Richard Batley
It is a pleasure to
introduce the 2012 annual
report for Te Wānanga
o Aotearoa. Once again,
we have exceeded
expectations – financially
as well as educationally.
I pay tribute to our
staff for their efforts,
to management, and
to my fellow Te Mana
Whakahaere members
whose combined efforts
helped achieve these
positive results.
The global economy continued to have
a significant impact across the country
during 2012. These difficult times are
driving the Government’s focus towards
programmes that deliver employment
outcomes and lift youth participation
in tertiary education. We acknowledge
these aims and, as always, we will provide
programmes that lead to academic
fulfilment and meaningful employment.
We will also continue to explore options
to increase the number of young people
(particularly young Māori and Pasifika
males) we attract.
Assuring sustainability
Despite the tough economic climate, this
report records another period of strong
growth for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, and
I am delighted to announce a surplus
of $7.9 million for the past year. The
platform for our success continues to
be the high quality of education that
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa delivers to its
tauira. In order to remain world-class, we
continue to review, refine and develop our
programme portfolio. But, we also work
to ensure our financial operations are
robust and disciplined. Strong financial
management assures funds for our physical
assets – reinvestment in our campuses,
buildings and staff – and helps us meet the
challenges of the ever-changing tertiary
education scene.
It is also important for us to remember our
heritage. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is driven
by Māori principles and values and it is this
philosophy that sees us thrive.
Tā Te Heamana
Chair’s report
Te pŪrongo 2012
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