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Tamoko Ormsby was in his first year of
studies when he thought about building
“some kind” of energy generating device
for marae. That was four years ago and
it was a dream he came close to realising
recently when he was judged along with his
classmates, on a project they completed as
part of his Bachelor of Engineering course at
the University of Auckland.
“We got to build miniature wind turbines
which we then had to present to a panel.
And you know what, we actually generated
real energy. My group placed third overall.
Making the real thing and seeing it work
on an actual marae… well, that would be
something.”
Tamoko was one of 15 rangatahi who
received a scholarship or internship last
year through the Waikato Raupatu River
Trust programme. Over the summer he was
placed with Hamilton-based consultancy
Beca so he could get an insight into his field
of study in practice.
“I learnt so much from the guys at Beca
and they inspired me to keep my dream
alive and do as well as I can with my
studies. I made some great networks and
maybe one day they’ll help me build the
real thing.”
2014 Waikato Raupatu River Trust
schlorships and internships listed on
page 28.
ta mo k o o r m s b y
Beca Consultancy, Hamilton Internship
DREAMS
THEY INSPIRED
ME TO KEEP MY
alive
