Nelson s Victory Primary School welcomes new principal Dan George (right). “Even though I’m not Māori, it was an amazing experience,” Santos told those gathered at the pōwhiri. “Take care of him . or else.” Victory Primary School teacher Nelson Teariki led the welcome, with chief executive of Ngāti Rārua, Shane Graham, also speaking at the pōwhiri, attended by scores of community members including principals from schools in the Nelson City Community of Learning/Kāhui Ako ki Whakatū. George said he felt humbled, privileged and excited by his welcome. “From the moment I stepped through the doors into this hall, I felt like I was home.