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The governance area has
provided an opportunity for us
to demonstrate how we, as the
tribe’s research and academic
arm, can bring together research
and programme delivery in
ways that are directly useful
for our tribe. This reinforces
the emphasis our founder, the
late Sir Robert Mahuta, placed
on there being “no research
without development and no
development without research”.
One of our challenges has
always been and continues to be
making ourselves relevant to our
people. We cannot be everything
to everyone and nor do we
seek to be. We are committed
to supporting delivery on the
objectives of Whakatupuranga
2050 and thus serving the tribe
in our growing area of strength,
that being in research and
focused programme delivery
that supports tribal aspirations.
For us, that is about growing our
leaders, growing our governance
capacity and capability and
setting a solid foundation
for the success of our future
generations.
We are grateful for the
continued support of our
patron, Kiingi Tuheitia, Te
Kauhanganui, our tribal
members and relationships
and networks that extend
nationally and internationally.
John Heremia
Chairman
Waikato Endowed Colleges Trust
Dr. Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai
Academic Director
celebr ating success
Last year, the College celebrated the
graduation of its second MBA cohort. The
development of our future leaders has always
been a key focus area for us and the MBA
programme is one key programme that
enables this to happen.
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