The k\u0101hu is symbolic of our potential \u2013 so let it soar<\/h2>\n
Over the past two days, we have seen huge potential \u2013 and not just potential, but activation of that potential in a range of places and spaces. So I want to acknowledge those of you who have presented, and commend my academic colleagues and our business partners for co-presenting with students. We are growing the very potential our proverbial saying is referring to, and if the work and ideas they shared is anything to go by, the future is bright!<\/p>\n
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P\u0101napa Ehau speaks about overcoming environmental and economic challenges through a grassroots approach.<\/p><\/div>\n
There is potential in our ability to co-create, share and deliver curricula within the ITP sector \u2013 but also, as we heard from M\u0101ori Television\u2019s Keith Ikin, there is potential to continue to work with industry. We have very similar challenges in that we both need to reach a target audience, connect with the people, and ensure what we are developing is relevant and of value to our stakeholders. Even in our challenges, there exists potential to change, to develop, to adapt to an ever-changing environment.<\/p>\n
We saw in P\u0101napa Ehau\u2019s presentation<\/a>\u00a0the grassroots approach Hikurangi Enterprises is taking to overcoming environmental and economic challenges. We also understood the potential of a motivated group of just five individuals, determined to develop what could be a huge business opportunity in small towns such as Ruatoria.<\/p>\n In every presentation, that potential is not some far-off idea, but something that is being activated. It is being realised in the small and great contributions we make to our respective disciplines, and our connectiveness with industry.<\/p>\n We are richer and more inspired to continue our work because of the potential that lives in what we often see as \u2018business as usual\u2019. I encourage you all to continue to rise above the challenges we face on a daily basis, and allow yourself to be sustained by the creative, innovative ideas that exist within your work.<\/p>\n Unitec’s Interin Chief Executive, Merran Davis, welcomes participants to Ka Rewa.<\/p><\/div>\n Our Interim Chief Executive Merran Davis mentioned in her opening address<\/a> the partnership agreement Te Noho K\u014dtahitanga<\/a>. Within this partnership agreement between Unitec and M\u0101ori, there are five principles: Ng\u0101kau M\u0101haki, Nohotahi, Kaitiakitanga, Wakaritenga, Rangatiratanga.<\/p>\n Rangatiratanga is often used to denote autonomy and leadership, or to bring groups of people together towards a common goal or purpose. When done well, collaboration with others can lead to gratifying outcomes. The Ka Rewa: M\u0101ori Innovation symposium was another opportunity for Unitec to demonstrate capability in our engagement with te ao M\u0101ori and m\u0101tauranga M\u0101ori.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s ITP Research Symposium provided an opportunity to focus on M\u0101ori innovation, to connect those in our sector, to showcase the leadership that each of our presenters is providing to their discipline. Throughout the symposium, we demonstrated how we are all leaders in our own right, and the importance of owning the space we\u2019re in \u2013 in a way that keeps staff, their kaupapa and our students safe. Encourage each other to be bold enough to make a stand for what is tika and pono.<\/p>\n Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora, researcher and academic, is also the co-director of Ng\u0101 Pae o Te M\u0101ramatanga, New Zealand\u2019s M\u0101ori Centre of Research Excellence (Ng\u0101 Pae). She provided food for thought, asking the forum to consider what sort of world we\u2019re preparing our tauira for, and what this means for M\u0101ori leadership in the future. As educational providers, we understand we can make a significant contribution to preparing tomorrow\u2019s leaders: transformation through education.<\/p>\n Ng\u0101 Pae sponsors a number of projects that value m\u0101tauranga M\u0101ori, and connect experts in collaborative projects. This provides the opportunity to engage in a meaningful way with our community, and create pathways that support wh\u0101nau, hap\u016b and iwi aspirations for self-autonomy. We can determine our own futures as lensed through a M\u0101ori world view, upheld by shared M\u0101ori values and principles with positive outcomes for M\u0101ori.<\/p>\n Arguably, our students engage in various phases of rangatiratanga. For instance, their decision to study. In 2017 and 2018, M\u0101ori students at Unitec made up approximately 12% of West Auckland\u2019s total student population. This is proportionate to the M\u0101ori population living in our traditional catchment area: Auckland central and West Auckland.<\/p>\n Another way rangatiratanga is realised is through M\u0101ori students\u2019 completion of their qualifications at L1-L8. We strive to ensure our graduates leave Unitec work-ready, and gain employment in health, trade and business, which are among New Zealand\u2019s areas of greatest demand for employment.<\/p>\n Presenters from Otago Polytechnic provided much inspiration. Kelli Te Maih\u0101roa, Director of M\u0101ori Research, and Tumuaki Te K\u0101hui Whet\u016b, and their student and staff colleagues, presented Te K\u0101hui Whet\u016b: M\u0101ori Learners Flourishing as M\u0101ori. They outlined a suite of programmes that contributed towards M\u0101ori learners flourishing and succeeding as M\u0101ori.<\/p>\n Brook Grant speaks at Ka Rewa, the 2018 ITP Research Symposium.<\/p><\/div>\n At Otago Polytechnic, more than 20% of Capable NZ<\/a>\u00a0learners are M\u0101ori, and the presentation highlighted some of the innovative reasons for their programme and student success. One reason is the programme\u2019s kaupapa M\u0101ori approach and work-based pedagogy. M\u0101ori students identified these aspects of the programme as beneficial to their learning journey.<\/p>\n The Unitec marae, aptly named Te Noho K\u014dtahitanga, bought us all together to celebrate some exciting projects, growth and development from across the sector. Brook Grant<\/a>, Management Consultant at GHA and an independent financial commentator, provided the context for the significant M\u0101ori contribution to the economy. \u201cWith more than $15 billion of assets and investments currently under management by M\u0101ori collectives, and the size of the M\u0101ori economy estimated at more than $50 billion and growing quickly, iwi and M\u0101ori groups have a substantial \u2013 and increasing \u2013 economic power base.\u201d<\/p>\n Nohotahi gives us an opportunity to share best practice, innovate and remain responsive to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders. We want to build a workforce with skills and knowledge that meet the need of their chosen field of study or professional practice. We also expect that we deliver an enjoyable, rich and deep learning experience for our students.<\/p>\n We must continue to practice Nohotahi \u2013 working together, collaboration. It is imperative that we, like M\u0101ori Television, are reflective in our practice, honest about what we are good at and what we need to work more on, and courageous enough to make bold changes to ensure we remain relevant and have a clear purpose.<\/p>\n Must we be expert at everything? Are we willing to recognise the potential for sharing curriculum delivery? What new teaching, learning and research approaches do we need to account for during programme or course design? How can we be more responsive to the needs of our stakeholders?<\/p>\n The second and final part of TeUrikore Biddle\u2019s reflections on Ka Rewa will be posted in early 2019.<\/b><\/p>\n To watch footage of other Ka Rewa speakers, visit Unitec’s ePress YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Earlier this year, Unitec showcased stories of M\u0101ori innovation as it hosted the annual ITP Research Symposium. 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Nohotahi (co-operation)<\/h2>\n
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