Young Tauranga man selected in Tuia Mayoral Mentoring Programme
22 Feb, 2021 12:47 AM
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Western Bay mayor Garry Webber with Tuia Programme participant Anaru Palmer. Photo / Supplied
Bay of Plenty Times
Tauranga s Anaru Palmer has been selected to be mentored by a mayor for a year in hopes of working towards his dream of being an international relations and indigenous rights ambassador.
Palmer, 20, was selected as a participant in the 2021 Tuia Mayoral Mentoring Programme to work alongside Western Bay of Plenty mayor Garry Webber.
The Tuia programme handpicks outstanding rangatahi Māori who have the potential to contribute to their community.