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
Press Release – Te Roopu Mataara The Minister of Education has validated serious concerns raised by Unitecs Rnanga and Mori staff collective Te Rop Mataara. In a response letter to former Rnanga Chair Tui Ah Loo, Minister Chris Hipkins stated that his expectations in accordance …
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.
Press Release – Maori at Unitec Further resignations have been tendered from the Rnanga, in the wake of what has been described as institutional racism at Unitec. Following the departure of Chairperson Tui Ah Loo on Friday, also resigning is the Deputy Chair, Megan Tunks, …
Further resignations have been tendered from the Rūnanga, in the wake of what has been described as “institutional racism” at Unitec. Following the departure of Chairperson Tui Ah Loo on Friday, also resigning is the Deputy Chair, Megan Tunks, and Rūnanga member and Principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi, Hare Rua.
Press Release – Maori at Unitec
Further resignations have been tendered from the Rūnanga, in the wake of what has been described as “institutional racism” at Unitec. Following the departure of Chairperson Tui Ah Loo on Friday, also resigning is the Deputy Chair, Megan Tunks, and Rūnanga member and Principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi, Hare Rua.
In her resignation letter Megan Tunks says, “I cannot be part of an institution that perpetuates structural inequities and racism”.
These three Rūnanga members have deep connections to Māori education communities in West Auckland, and are appalled at the blatant disrespect and disregard for Māori in recent months. On Friday, the ceremonial removal of a photo of Sir John Te Ahikaiata Turei from the Unitec Boardroom by the Turei whānau, was one of the most serious and significant things Māori can do to show a breach of trust and confidence. Over 300 people gathered in support and solidarity of the Turei whānau