organisational values that are inherent in
our mission. This further marginalises those
who have already been side-lined by a
secondary education system that somehow
continues to remain oblivious to the
needs of a significant proportion of those
whom it has been charged with educating,
especially those tauira enrolled in our level
1 and 2 programmes. Although hindered by
the contestable process, we will continue to
the best of our ability to offer educational
opportunities for these tauira.
Negotiating a viable future
With the Level 1 and 2 Review process
complete, we entered negotiations with
the Tertiary Education Commission for
our new Investment Plan 2013-2015. Our
latest plan presents a new reality for our
organisation. In particular, our future targets
will drive us to increase the proportion of
tauira aged less than 25 years from 13%
in 2012 to 25% in 2015. By 2015, we will
also be required to restrict the number of
tauira who hold a qualification at level 2
or above from enrolling on a level 1 or 2
programme. Put into effect, 90% of tauira
enrolling at level 1 or 2 will need to have
a qualification no higher than level 1,
preventing many tauira from accessing our
entry-level mātauranga Māori programmes.
By the same date, our Māori tauira will be
required to achieve performance parity
with our non-Māori tauira.
With the exception of limiting uptake
of our level 1 and 2 programmes, the
Government’s targets align with our own
aspirations, particularly as we begin
working towards fulfilling Te Rautakinga.
Although some goals will present
significant challenges, we accept these
as we continue to strive to achieve Te
Uaratanga (our organisational mission).
As we look to the future, our organisation
is well placed to continue providing the
unique brand of inclusive and highly
relevant education for which we have
already built a solid reputation. We will
also continue to develop initiatives that
acknowledge the critical importance of
providing robust academic and pastoral
tauira support systems combined with
welcoming and supportive environments
and programmes that provide holistic
(rather than insular) outcomes. Te
Wānanga o Aotearoa has been delivering
these components as part of its quality
educational experience for more than two
decades in alignment with Te Kaupapa (our
philosophy) and Ngā Uara (our values). We
will continue to develop our knowledge
and experience in these areas in the
coming years.
Acknowledging
our greatest asset
In the meantime, I thank everyone who
has contributed to our great results in
2012. To our tauira, thank you for choosing
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as your place
of higher learning as you work towards
fulfilling your dreams. We have enjoyed
having you in our whānau and we look
forward to your return.
I send my thanks to members of Te Mana
Whakahaere, members of Te Rautiaki
Mātauranga (our academic board),
members of Te Ārai Tūpono (our audit and
risk committee), members of the board of
Open Wānanga Limited, and kaumātua and
kuia of Te Kāhui Amorangi o Te Wānanga o
Aotearoa. Thank you also to iwi, and hapū
across the country who have contributed to
the success of our organisation.
But most of all, I send my sincere gratitude
and my aroha to each and every one of
whakapono
te
Te pŪrongo 2012
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