Friday, 5 February 2021, 12:08 pm
The Minister of Education has validated serious concerns
raised by Unitec’s Rūnanga and Māori staff collective Te
Roōpū Mataara.
In a response letter to former
Rūnanga Chair Tui Ah Loo, Minister Chris Hipkins stated
that his expectations in accordance with the Education and
Training Act 2020 had not been met. He also acknowledged
that the needs of Māori learners, staff, whānau and hapū
were not properly considered.
Former Rūnanga Chair
Tui Ah Loo says “
On receiving the Minister’s
letter I felt a deep sense of validation and affirmation
that our concerns have finally been upheld. I am
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