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This focus resulted in more than $0.9 million of tertiary
education grants and scholarships being awarded, giving
688 tribal members a financial boost towards their
tertiary studies. The majority of recipients are studying
at undergraduate level while 116 are completing masters
degrees or higher.
Priority was given to those studying in the areas of health
and medical science, engineering, business management,
early childhood education and environmental science.
Supporting educational achievement in maatauranga Maaori
and Te Reo Maaori education is also a key area of focus
for Waikato-Tainui so $0.1 million was distributed to tribal
members studying specifically in this area.
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Apprenticeships
Three placements were offered to Waikato-Tainui rangatahi
to take part in the Electricity Supply Apprentice Programme,
delivered by Mighty River Power and Contact Energy. The
three year programme offers two specialisations, mechanical
or electrical engineering, and is designed to prepare
rangatahi for a successful career in the electricity supply
industry as an electrician, fitter or operator.
Cadetships
Waikato-Tainui is committed to creating and fostering
sustainable employment opportunities. This commitment
has resulted in partnerships with engineering specialists,
Aurecon New Zealand Limited, and world-leading seafood
supplier, Sealord.
From these partnerships two cadet programmes aimed at
rangatahi have been established. Both programmes fully
equip and prepare them for a career in the relevant industry
and upon successful completion of the programme also offer
the opportunity of full-time employment.
Taster Courses
In association with ESITO (Electrical Supply Industry Training
Organisation), Waikato-Tainui offers an annual five-day taster
course for secondary school students. Held at Hopuhopu,
the taster course provides rangatahi with the opportunity to
find out about the wide range of exciting and varied careers
involved in making, distributing and selling electricity to
homes and businesses around the country.
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Tamariki Ora
Waikato-Tainui is working with Child, Youth and Family
to help reduce the number of tamariki in state care. Both
organisations are developing a plan that will be based on
finding local solutions for local tamariki and ensure the best
possible care and protection is achieved.
Waikato-Tainui Games
Held every two years, the Waikato-Tainui Games is by far
the tribe’s largest and most popular event. This year’s event
attracted more than 13,000 competitors and spectators
who turned out to support their marae and enhance the
kaupapa of kotahitanga, whanaungatanga and Tainuitanga.
Turangawaewae Marae was crowned the overall winner with
Motakotako and Tokanganui-a-noho Marae being placed
second equal.
Whaanau Ora – Te Ope Koiora o Waikato-Tainui
In its second year of Programme of Action – Te Ope Koiora
o Waikato-Tainui has strengthened its support for whaanau
through advocacy, preparing whaanau plans and linking
services and opportunities. The whaanau centred delivery
model continues to ensure there are immediate and
responsive services and support. Te Ope Koiora continues
to focus in identifying those areas where the whaanau need
assistance and wherever possible use the skills and expertise
within the provider network to address and overcome barriers
and succeed.
Power pulling at 2014 Waikato-Tainui games.
