Tertiary Education Grant & the Tertiary Excellence Scholarship
To improve the collective skill set of Ngai Tukairangi people
through the pursuit and the completion of tertiary qualifications.
Grants & Awards
2024 Grants currently closed
Previous Grant Recipients
2017
Education Grants:
Science Grant: Ruby Faulkner (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)
Business Grant: Ben Waters (Bachelor of Science – Accounting & Finance)
Cultural Grant: Waimiria Tutengaehe (Diploma in Maori Tourism)
Scholarship: Te Atiwei Ririnui (Masters Applied Indigenous Knowledge)
Education Grants | |
Marley AKURANGI | Diploma In Early Childhood Education |
Hipara AUGUST | Bachelor Of Teaching |
Chelsea BENTON | Bachelor Of Social Science (Hons) |
Luana BOEL | Bachelor Of Social Services |
Tyler COOK | Bachelor Of Sport & Recreation |
Tupaea CUMMINS | Carpentry L3 (Trade Certificate) |
Melissa DUNCAN | Graduate Diploma Of Secondary Teaching |
Teah ELLIOT | Health Sciences & The Bachelor Of Medicine |
Levi FARRELL | Bachelor Of Law |
Ruby FAULKNER | Bachelor Of Medicine & Bachelor Of Surgery |
Rhayne FISHER-MARAMA | Bachelor Of Health Science In Occupational Therapy |
Tanira FISHER-MARAMA | Bachelor Of Commerce & Bachelor Of Laws |
Arthur FLINTOFF | Bachelor Of Environmental Planning |
Tui HENRY | Bachelor Of Law |
Kimberlee HOHEPA | Bachelor Of Health Science In Nursing |
Nathan JAMES | Dilpoma In Marine Studies |
Janine KAPUA | Bachelor Of Arts & Business |
Ana KIRK | Bachelor Of Arts |
Te Ariki MANA | Bachelor Of Science |
Alice McLEOD | Bachelor Of Commerce |
Kataraina NGAIRO | Bachelor Of Education (Teaching) |
Ihaia NGATA | Bachelor Of Design |
Te Nawe NGATAI | Bachelor Of Computer Graphics Design |
Aroha NOANOA | Bachelor Of Nursing |
Ashlee PEACOCK | Bachelor Of Law & Social Science |
Kiri POIHIPI | Te Tohu Paetahi |
Dexter RAPANA | Bachelor Of Arts & Bachelor Of Law |
Te Atiwei RIRINUI | Masters Applied Indigenous Knowledge |
Susan ROBB | Bachelor Of Law |
Kayla RUSDEN | Bachelor Of Arts: Maori & Pacific Development |
Ruby SCHWENKE | Bachelor Of Arts |
Dariann SIGLEY | Bachelor Of Arts |
Ihaka SMITH | Bachelor Of Social Sciences |
Naomi SMITH | Bachelor Of Teaching |
Paula SMITH | Bachelor Of Law |
Corben SYDNEY | Bachelor Of Laws & Science |
Kahumoerangi TE KANI | Bachelor Of Science |
Maraea TIMUTIMU | Masters Of Fine Arts |
Tairongo TUHIWAI | Bachelor of Engineering |
Nikaelah TUKAKI | Bachelor Of Law |
Bronson TUTAKI | Bachelor Of Commerce |
Waimiria TUTENGAEHE | Diploma In Maori Tourism |
Marara VAN BUUREN | Bachelor Of Marine & Biological Science |
Danielle WAIARI | Bachelor Of Science (Biomedical Science) |
Veronica WAIARI | Graduate Diploma Of Chartered Accounting |
Te Aata WALDEN | Bachelor Of Social Sciences |
Benjamin WATERS | Bachelor Of Science in Accounting & Finance |
Kayla WATERS | Bachelor Of Pharmacy |
Joy WEBSTER | Post Graduate Diploma Psychology |
Lyla WOOLSTON | NZ Certificate In Tourism |
Tui YEAGER | Masters Of Educational Leadership |
Yangyang YONG | Bachelor Of Business & Law |
Community Grants | |
Awhina August | Matariki 2017 |
Helen Ellis | Te Kani Whanau Hui |
Hinenui Cooper | Na Te Komiti Whakahaere |
Matapihi Rangatahi | MatarikiX Conference x6 |
Nga Tai Pakeke O Ngaiterangi | To support Tutara Kauika at Matatini 2017 |
Matapihi Sports | Pa Wars 2017 |
Tauranga Moana Tumatauenga | Anzac Dawn Service |
Te Matapihi Kohanga Reo | Haerenga ki Ruapehu |
Tutara Kauika Kapahaka | Matatini 2017 |
Cultural Grants | |
Awhina August | Italian Summer Festivals |
Carlo Ellis | Kaumatua Korero Club |
Grayson Walker | Te Heke o Rangihouhiri |
Hinemarie Burton | Raising Success for Maori Children |
Kayla Kautai | 100th Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele |
Keriana Smith | Te Heke o Rangihouhiri |
Vicki Smith | Te Heke o Rangihouhiri |
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Sports Grants | |
Alexandria Ah Chee – Wilson | International Secondary School Netball Challenge Tornament |
Ani Dickson | Rugby & Netball Carnival, Gold Coast |
Bless Perese Elliot | Rugby Tournament |
Chelsea Jacobs-Prescott | Morehu Maori Youth Basketball |
Cijae Lovett | Rugby & Netball Carnival, Gold Coast |
Dion Newth | BMX World Championship |
Dylan Rogers-Pourau | 2017 Team RuLa U14 – Rugby League Tournament |
Jackson Reid | NZ U20 Mens Netball |
Johnlees Faulkner | 2017 Team RuLa U14 – Rugby League Tournament |
Josie Yeager | Rugby & Netball Carnival, Gold Coast |
Lily Houia | TCBA Under 11 Representative |
Nathan Wilson | Impact Basketball Academy |
Rahera Gear | Rugby & Netball Carnival, Gold Coast |
Rico Webster | First IV Rugby tour |
Sienna Taikato | U14 Girls National Talent Programme Camp |
Teneal Ah Chee | WIMA Junior Indoor Netball World Series |
Thomas Little John Cook | Rugby & Netball Carnival |
Tome Poona | 2017 Team RuLa U14 – Rugby League Tournament |
Tracy Jacobs | Morehu Maori Youth Basketball |
Veniss Thomas | Rugby & Netball Carnival, Gold Coast |
Xavier Reid | NZ U20 Mens Netball |
Zhaine Taikato | NZ Basketball Academy Varsity team |
Kaumatua Health Grants | |
Amelia Harrison | |
Bill Hiamoe | |
George Murray | |
Hae Hae Hepi | |
Harry Ngahere Ngatai | |
Lincoln Smith | |
Netta Wilson | |
Rakapa Wikaira | |
Rangihurihia Oliver | |
Sam Smith |
2016
Education Grants 2016
Science Grant: Ruby Faulkner (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)
Business Grant: Ben Waters (Bachelor of Science & Computer Science)
Cultural Grant: Hipara August (Bachelor of Teaching)
Scholarship: No Recipient
Hipara AUGUST | Bachelor of Education (Teaching) |
Pumipi BAILEY | Bachelor of Information Technology |
Chelsea BENTON | Bachelor of Social Sciences |
Luana BOEL | Bachelor of Social Services |
Laurene BRYCE | Bachelor of Nursing |
Blake DOVEY | Trade Certificate Apprenticeship – Flooring |
Melissa DUNCAN | Graduate Diploma of Secondary Teaching |
Ruby FAULKNER | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
Fallon FAULKNER | Post Graduate Diploma – Health Science Nursing |
Arthur FLINTOFF | Bachelor Environmental Planning |
Jamie GEAR | Certificate Beautician and Cosmetology |
Chynna GLEESON | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
Te Arani HUIA | Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Arts |
Alisha KINNEAR | Bachelor of Nursing |
Johnsen KIWI-SCALLY | Bachelor of Business |
Jack MACLEOD | Bachelor of Commerce |
Te Ariki MANA | Health Science |
Alice MCLEOD | Bachelor of Commerce |
Kataraina NGAIRO | Bachelor of Education (Teaching) |
Mihikeita NGATA | Bachelor of Science |
Ihaia NGATA | Bachelor of Design |
Renee NGTAI | Post Graduate Diploma – Secondary School Teaching |
Sharne PHILLIPS | Bachelor of Nursing |
Dexter RAPANA | Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Arts |
Tarquin RETI | Bachelor of Oral Health |
Susan ROBB | Bachelor of Law |
Kayla RUSDEN | Bachelor of Arts |
Ruby SCHWENKE | Bachelor of Arts |
Dariann SIGLEY | Bachelor Arts and Classical Studies |
Paula SMITH | Bachelor of Law |
Sheralee TAARE | Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Level 7) |
Heremia TAINGAHUE | Bachelor of Teaching |
Adrianne TAUNGAPEAU | Doctor of Philosophy |
Tilisa TAUNGAPEAU | Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) |
Tairongo TUHIWAI | Bachelor of Engineering |
Nikaelah TUKAKI | Diploma in Law |
Marara VAN BUUREN | Bachelor of Marine Science & Biological Science |
Kodie VINCENT | Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Science |
Danielle WAIARI | Bachelor of Medicine |
Te Ata WALDEN | Bachelor of Social Sciences |
Kayla WATERS | Health Science |
Ben WATERS | Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Computer Science |
Joy WEBSTER | Post Graduate Diploma – Psychology Endorsement |
Sports Grants:
Alexandria Ah Chee-Wilson | 2016 NZ Under 21 Ladies Indoor Netball World Cup | ||
Armani Martelli-Ririnui | Waiariki Waka U15 Netball Representative | ||
Caitlin Miller | 2016 National Youth Championship Games – Touch |
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Hosea Watson | AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships |
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Kehu Butler | ISA World Surfing Championships |
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Nathan Wilson | NZ Under 23 Men’s Trans- Tasman Test Series |
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Taipohu Olliver-Samuels | 2016 Youth, Open, Masters Touch Nationals |
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Tamati Elliot | Rotorua Boys U14 Rugby Tour to Gold Coast |
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Te Aomihia Oliver-Samuels | 2016 Junior Touch Nationals |
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Trinity Miller | 2016 National Youth Championship Games – Touch |
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Wairui Roberts | Mt Albert Grammar U16/U18 Netball Development Trip |
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Cultural Grants
Coel Kerr | Paeroa College Student Exchange to China |
Courtney Brown | Aspiring Leaders’ Summit |
Manu-Tapuke Waretini | Cultural Exchange Tour 2016 to Vanuatu |
Te Kura o Matapihi | Vaka Eiva Regatta Rarotonga x 7 |
Community Grants
Matapihi Sports Pa Wars 2016
Rangataua Sports U11, U12, U13s Rugby Tournament
Rikihana Whanau Reunion Whanau Reunion at Hungahungatoroa Marae
Tauranga Girls College To support TWOM at 2016 Kapahaka Nationals
Tauranga Moana Tumatauenga Returned Services Inc Tauranga Moana Anzac Day at Romai Marae
Te Kura o Matapihi Vaka Eiva Regatta Rarotonga
Waipu Hauora Kaumatua Mid-Winter Ball
Kaumatua Health Grants
2015 2016 |
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Colleen Ritai | Rangihurihia Olivaer |
Georgina Florence Hicks | Rangipahoka Oliver |
Hetaraka Herbert | Ronnie Warangi Whao Reti |
Hohepa Ellis | Rose Ngatai |
Lincoln Smith | Te Rahingahinga Reti |
Lynette Ihaia | Vivian Kahi
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Mei Te Kani Rakapa Wikaira |
2015
Education Grants 2015
Science Grant: Ben Waters
Business Grant: No Recipient
Cultural Grant: Kenyon Shankie
Scholarship: Hikitapua Ngata
Bachelor of Social Work | |
Kohera ARCHER | Bachelor of Nursing |
Chelsea BENTON | Bachelor of Social Science |
Luana BOEL | Bachelor of Social Services |
Julia BORASTON | Bachelor of Arts – Political Science |
Graeme CASHMORE | Post Graduate Certificate – Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy |
Vanessa COTTERILL | Master of Science-Research & Biological Sciences Thesis |
Ruby FAULKNER | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
Arthur FLINTOFF | Bachelor of Environmental Planning |
Stevie-Jean GEAR | Bachelor of Social Work |
Chynna GLEESON | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
Edward HAKOPA | Bachelor of Administration |
Nikora HEITIA | Te Ahu Taiao – Bachelor of Environmental Studies |
Alisha KINNEAR | Bachelor of Nursing |
Alice MADSEN | Bachelor of Law and Commerce |
Chanz MIKAERE | Diplma of Applied Animation 2D |
Hikitapua NGATA | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) |
Mihikeita NGATA | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
Renee NGATAI | Bachelor of Sport and Leisure |
Te Nawe NGATAI | Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design |
Maria NUKU | Legal Executive Diploma |
Ngahuia ORMSBY | Bachelor of Nursing |
Tamoko-o-te-Rangi ORMSBY | Master of Energy – Certificate in Proficiency |
John PELASIO | Master of Arts in Maori Development |
Sharne PHILLIPS | Bachelor of Nursing |
Ebony RAMEKA | Bachelor of Social Work |
Monique RANGI | Masters of Maori Studies |
Tarquin RETI | Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health |
Ruatahapari SADLIER | Cert in Preparation for University Study |
Sita SHANKAR | Bachelor of Social Work |
Kenyon SHANKIE | Masters of Musical Arts |
Dariann SIGLEY | Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) |
Ihaka SMITH | Bachelor of Education (Primary) |
Naomi SMITH | Bachelor of Teaching |
Tania SMITH | Post Graduate Certificate – Specialist Practice Mental Health & Addiction Nursing |
Sheralee TAARE | Bachelor of Applied Science (Social Work) |
Heremaia TAINGAHUE | Bachelor of Primary Education |
Taehuri TARAWHITI | Certificate in University Preparation – Bachelor of Management Studies |
Aurere THATCHER | Te Tohu Paetahi – Bachelor of Arts |
Veronica WAIARI | Bachelor of Business |
Te Aata WALDEN | Bachelor of Social Work and Psychology |
Ben WATERS | Bachelor of Science |
Pania WATSON | Bachelor of Physical Education (Hons) |
Andrea WEBSTER | Grad Diploma Teaching & Learning (Primary) |
Joy WEBSTER | Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) |
Sports Grants
Hosea Watson | NZ Golden Gloves Boxing |
Elizabeth Poona | BOP U19 Mixed – Touch NZ Nationals Tournament |
Tinaya Poona | BOP U19 Mixed – Touch NZ Nationals Tournament |
Tawhiao Morrison | BOP U19 Mixed – Touch NZ Nationals Tournament |
Armani Martelli-Ririnui | U15s Aotearoa Maori National Netball Tournament |
Reimana Prescott | Junior National Touch Championships 2015 |
Kelly Egan | National Women’s Evergreens National Softball Tournament |
Renee Ngatai | NZ Maori Women’s Hockey Affiliates Tournament |
Nadia Hubbard | NZ Junior Elite Squash Squad 2015 |
Corban Taumahi Selwyn | Rotorua Boys High School Rugby tour to Argentina |
Wiremu Mark Te Mete Ngatai | Te Wharekura o Mauao – Gold Coast Rugby Carnival |
Danielle Waiari | National Age Group Swimming Championships |
Alexandria Wilson | 2015 Junior Indoor Netball Tri-Nations |
Nathan Wilson | 2015 Junior Indoor Netball Tri-Nations |
Drew Ofanoa | Trans Tasman Waka Ama Festival |
Josef Jungwirth | Aotearoa Maori Surfing Team – Melanesian Cup |
Isaiah Gavin | Bay of Plenty U13 Boys Hockey Development Rep Team |
Kehu Butler | Junior World Surf Competition |
Ihaia Ngata | Aotearoa Maori Surfing Team – Melanesian Cup |
Tome Poona | Pikiao U12 Rugby League tour to Australia |
Tamati Elliot | Bay of Plenty Roller Mills U13 Rugby |
Kahumoerangi Te Kani | NZ Junior Women’s Development Volleyball Team 2015 to Australia |
Reyne Maaka | Bay of Plenty Roller Mills U13 Rugby |
Hineturama Josie Yeager | 2015 Basketball NZ Junior Secondary Schools Premiership |
Jared Ngatai | Tauranga Boys College Rugby 1st XV tour to UK |
Maaia Reid | Secondary Schools Surfing Championships |
Cultural Grants
Te Kura o Matapihi x 5 | Junior Vaka Eiva Regatta |
Jamaine Maihe Tawa | Tama Tu: In the Footsteps of the Maori Battalion |
Nikau Reti-Beazley | 2016 Spanish Language and Culture Trip to Spain |
Wlliam Ngatai | Tauranga Boys College Rugby 1st XV tour to UK |
Isaiah Gavin | Rotorua Intermediate Cultural Exchange and Vaka Eiva Waka Ama Competition |
Riri Ellis | Indigenous Resilience Conference, Canada |
Meremaihi Aloua | Indigenous Resilience Conference, Canada |
Kura Benton | Indigenous Resilience Conference, Canada |
Community Grants
Nga Tai Pakeke o Tauranga Moana | Te Matatini 2015 |
Tauranga Moana Tumatauenga Inc | Anzac Day Commemoration Wreaths |
Te Wharekura o Mauao | Gold Coast Rugby Carnival |
Hungahungatoroa Marae | Painting Wharekai |
Matapihi Sports | 2015 Inter Marae Pa Wars |
Te Kohanga Reo o Matapihi | Haerenga ki Tamaki Makaurau |
Waipu Hauora | Kaumatua haerenga to Wellington |
2014
Education Grants 2014 | |
| Kohera ARCHER | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Julia BORASTON | Bachelor of Arts – Political Science and International Relations |
| Graeme CASHMORE | Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
| Serena ELLIS-WHARE | Diploma of Art & Creativity |
| Ruby FAULKNER | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Arthur FLINTOFF | Diploma In Environmental Management Level 6 |
| Chynna GLEESON | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Hayden HENRY | Master of Maori Studies |
| Cyrus HENRY | Certificate 4 in Dance |
| Pirihima HITCHMAN | Diploma in Applied Tourism Management |
| Hakaraia JACOBS | Bachelor of Arts |
| Johnsen KIWI-SCALLY | Bachelor of Business |
| Paranihi LOVETT | Bachelor of Biological Science |
| Hemi MCLEOD | Certificate in Vocational Skills |
| Nigel MORUNGA | Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
| Zachary NEVISON | Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing and Accounting |
| Hikitapua NGATA | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Mihi-Keita NGATA | Certificate in Health Science |
| Renee NGATAI | Bachelor of Sport and Leisure |
| Sonia OAKES | National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work L4 |
| Levi OAKES | 2014 Certificate in Fitness Level 4 |
| Ashlee PEACOCK | Conjoint Bachelor of Law and Social Science |
| John PELASIO | Master of Arts in Maori Development |
| Sharne PHILLIPS | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Tarquin RETI | Bachelor of Health Science |
| Ruby SCHWENKE | Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Arts |
| Sita SHANKAR | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Tania SMITH | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Ihaka SMITH | Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
| Wiremu SMITH | Bachelor Environmental Studies – Te Ahu Putaio |
| Naomi SMITH | Bachelor of Teaching |
| Ebrahim SOLOMAN | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Edward STOCKMAN | Certificate Hospitality Level 3 |
| Katerina TAIKATO | NZ Diploma inEngineering (Civil) Level 6 |
| Denise TAIKATO | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Parewhati TAIKATO | Bachelor in Maori Art – Raranga |
| Hone TAUNGAPEAU | Bachelor of Urban Planning |
| Adrianne TAUNGAPEAU | Doctor of Philisophy – Business Management |
| Rawinia TERRY | Masters of Education Adult Numeracy and Literacy |
| Veronica WAIARI | Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major) |
| Benjamin WATERS | Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major) and Bachelor of Science (Computer Science Finance) |
| Jason WATERS | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Civil Engineering |
| Jerome Noa WEBSTER | Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design |
| Joy WEBSTER | Bachelor of Arts – Pyschology Major / Maori Minor |
| Jordan WOODHOUSE | Diploma of Tourism – Flight Attending |
| Sports Grant | |
| Tinaya Poona | National Touch Tournament – U19 mixed |
| Elizabeth Poona | National Touch Tournament – U19 mixed |
| Tawhiao Morrison | National Touch Tournament – open mens |
| Armanii Martelli-Ririnui | U13 Maori National Netball Tournament |
| Kieran Oleary | Australian U19 Softball Tour to Canada |
| Kehu Butler | Vissala ISA World Junior Surf Championships |
| Isaiah Faulkner | Kura Kokiri Cultural Tour 2014 to Arizona |
| Tome Poona Jnr | Waikato BOP Football Elite Development Pathway |
| Danielle Waiari | National Age Group Swimming Championships |
| Kahumoerangi Te Kani | Age Group Volleyball High Performance Training Camp |
| Casey Lewis | NZ Youth Mens U18 Volleyball to Oklahoma |
| Tera Reed | North Harbour Netball U19 Basketball |
| Ihaia Ngata | NZ Surfing Scholastic Competition |
| Hosea Watson | NZ Golden Gloves Boxing |
| Community Grant | |
| Hayden Henry | Tanetanga Wananga, Various |
| Riri Ellis | Sponsorship – Aotearoa Maori Netball Organising Committee, Tauranga |
| Waipu Hauora | Whanau Day 2014, Matapihi |
| Tauranga Moana Tumatauenga Returned Services Inc | Anzac Parade & Dawn Service, Whareroa Marae |
| Te Kura o Matapihi | Cultural Exchange Tour 2014 to Rarotonga, Rarotonga |
| Helen Te Kani | Mana Wahine Netball Team – 1/2 Iron Maori Registration, Hastings |
| Whareroa Kohanga Reo | Signage for “Te Kohanga Reo o Whareroa”, Tauranga |
| Tri-Papamoa Incorporated | Iron Maori Registration, Nelson |
| Matapihi Sports | To Host Pa Wars 2014, Matapihi |
| Nga Tai Pakeke o Tauranga Moana | Te Matatini 2015, Christchurch |
Cultural Grant | |
| Ihaka Smith | Mataatua Kapahaka Regionals, Tauranga |
| Tamati Elliot | Cultural Exchange Tour 2014 to Vanuatu, Vanuatu |
| Aria Henry | World Hip Hop Championships, Las Vegas |
| Miringiwai Gardiner | Kura Kokiri Cultural Tour 2014 to Arizona, Arizona |
| Kyrho Faulkner | Kura Kokiri Cultural Tour 2014 to Arizona, Arizona |
| Hoani Tutakangahau | Cultural Exchange Tour 2014 to Vanuatu, Vanuatu |
| Tarere Thatcher | Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Fringe Festival 2014, Scotland |
| Tamanui Yeager | Junior Vaka Eiva Regatta, Rarotonga |
| Te Kura o Matapihi x 5 | Junior Vaka Eiva Regatta, Rarotonga |
2013
Education Grants 2013
| Dayna BROWN | Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) |
| Emma BROWN | Bachelor of Engineering BE(Hons) |
| Cheryl CAMP | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Awhina DICKSON | Bachelor of Maori Performing Arts |
| Hineteora DICKSON | Diploma in Te Reo Maori |
| Tirikawa DICKSON | Bachelor of Applied Management |
| Harmony DINSDALE | Diploma in Tourism |
| Kiamaia ELLIS | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Tyla FARRELL | Diploma Sport & Fitness Education |
| Fallon FAULKNER | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Ruby FAULKNER | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery |
| Ross FLINT | Pre-Trade Carpentry |
| Chynna GLEESON | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Hayden HENRY | Masters of Maori Studies – Kaitiakitanga |
| Carol HODGE | Diploma of Nursing |
| Joelene HOLT | NZ Diploma in Business Studies |
| Marama LOVETT | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Violet MAHANGA | Diploma in Te Reo Maori – Potahu Whakahaere |
| Alice MCLEOD | Bachelor of Business Analysis |
| Hemi MCLEOD | Certificate in Worshop & Repair |
| Nigel MORUNGA | Bachelor of Teaching |
| Zachary NEVISON | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Hikitapua NGATA | Bachelor of Engineering BE(Hons) |
| Amanda NGATAI | Diploma in Business L6 |
| Renee NGATAI | Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies |
| John PELASIO | Bachelor of Communications |
| Patrick POIHIPI | Bachelor of Education |
| Kane RUDOLPH | Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies |
| Peter RUDOLPH | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Matekahika SAMUELS | Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
| Kenyon SHANKIE | Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Music |
| Ihaka SMITH | Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
| Naomi SMITH | Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
| Tania SMITH | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Wiremu SMITH | Bachelor of Environmental Studies |
| Ibrahim SOLOMON | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Kryselle SWINTON | Bachelor of Applied Management |
| Denise TAIKATO | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Katerina TAIKATO | NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) Level 6 |
| Parewhati TAIKATO | Diploma in Maori Art (Raranga) Toi Paematua Raranga |
| Adrianne TAUNGAPEAU | Doctor of Philosphy – Management |
| Puawai TAWA-BUTLER | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Aurere THATCHER | Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies |
| Jason WATERS | Bachelor of Engineering |
Sports Grants
Jackson Ellis Australian Junior Beach Volleyball, Melbourne
Tawhiao Morrison National Touch Tournament, Auckland
Tinaya Poona U15-U17 Touch Nationals, Papamoa
Elizabeth Poona Jnr U15-U17 Touch Nationals, Papamoa
Danielle Waiari National Age Group Swimming Nationals
Stephen Dempsey NZ Secondary Schools Waka Ama Championships
Marara Bowater-Van Buuren NZ Secondary Schools Waka Ama Championships
Kehu Butler World Junior Surfing Championships, Nicaragua
Hemi Himon-Hyland Touch NZ Development Tour, Qeensland, Australia
Trinity Miller Go Kan Ryu Karate World Cup 2013
Caitlin Miller Go Kan Ryu Karate World Cup 2013
Reece Worrell Taupo Regional U19 College Basketball Championships
Page Wiringi U19 NZ Hockey Tour
Tera Reed U17 Womens Basketball Oceania Qualifying Champs
Ihaia Ngata Rugby U15 National Invitational Tournament
Mihikeita Ngata Upper North Island Secondary Schools Netball Tournament
Tamanui Yeager U12 Tauranga City Basketball
Josie Yeager Vaka Eiva Waka Ama regatta
Veniss Thomas U13 Tauranga City Basketball Championships, Dunedin
Community Grants
Waipu Hauora Matapihi Community Day
Hoe Aroha Wnanau o Mauao Vaka Eiva Waka Regatta
Te Matapihi Kohanga Reo Opening of kohanga builiding
Matapihi Sports Pa Wars 2013
Whareroa Kohanga Replace 7 x child carseats
Te Kura o Matapihi Te Kura o Matapihi Centennial 2013 book launch
Cultural Grants
Aria Henry Street Dance NZ National Championships, Auckland
Devlin Te Kani Street Dance NZ National Championships, Auckland
Hemi Rolleston Maori Leaders Bootcamp, Stanford University
2012
Education Grants 2012:
Alice MCLEOD | Certificate in University Preparation and Bachelor of Business Management |
Brody RIKIHANA | Certificate in Audio Engineering |
Carol HODGE | Diploma of Nursing |
Cheryl CAMP | Bachelor of Nursing |
Chynna GLEESON | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
Cynthia CLAY | Bachelor of Nursing |
Denise TAIKATO | Bachelor of Nursing |
Douglas PATERSON | Diploma in Applied Sport & Exercise Leadership (Level 5) |
Edward HAKOPA | Poutuarongo Toko Mana, Bachelor of Administration |
Emma BROWN | Bachelor of Engineering |
Fallon FAULKNER | Bachelor of Nursing |
Graeme CASHMORE | Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
Hayden HENRY | Bachelor of Social Studies |
Hayden JACOBS | Bachelor Environmental Management |
Hemi MCLEOD | Certificate in Carpentry Levels 3 & 4 |
Hikitapua NGATA | Bachelor of Engineering |
Hinekaha ENOKA | Bachelor of Matauranga Maori |
Hineteora DICKSON | Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) |
Ibrahim SOLOMAN | Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery |
Jamie FLINT-ROLLESTON | Bachelor of Arts – Te Reo Maori |
Janet FARRELL | Bachelor of Education |
Joe-anne WALTERS | Graduate Diploma in Teaching |
John PELASIO | Bachelor of Communications |
Julia BORASTON | Bachelor of Law |
Kane RUDOLPH | Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies |
Katerina WAIARI | Certificate in Technology Level 4 |
Kayla HEMANA SMITH | National Certificated in Salon Support Level 3 |
Kenyon SHANKIE | Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce |
Lorraine HAKOPA | Bicultural Practice Social Work |
Maraea TIMUTIMU | Graduate Diploma in Teaching |
Merie TAYLOR | Bachelor of Teaching |
Monique RANGI | Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Maori Performing Arts |
Nigel MORUNGA | Bachelor of Teaching |
Parewhati TAIKATO | Toi Paematua Raranga Level 4 |
Patrick POIHIPI | Bachelor of Teaching |
Ross FLINT | Certificate in Sports Leadership(Applied) Level 4 |
Ruby FAULKNER | Health Science Pre-Medicine |
Samuel PATERSON | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
Sarah ROBERTS | Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) |
Shaina RIRINUI | Certificate in Hairdressing Level 4 |
Takutai WATTS | Diploma in Raranga |
Tania SMITH | Bachelor of Nursing |
Te Ruapeka TAIKATO | Bachelor of Hapu Development |
Tirikawa DICKSON | Bachelor of Applied Management |
Tyla FARRELL | Diploma in Sport & Fitness Education |
Tyler RUDOLPH | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
Violet MAHANGA | Post Graduate Maori Management & Diploma in Te Reo Maori |
Wiremu SMITH | Te Ahu Taiao |
Zachary NEVISON | Bachelor of Commerce and Administration |
Sports Grants:
Harmony Dinsdale | BOP U19 Mixed Touch Rugby Nationals Palmerston North$250 |
Danielle Waiari | NZ Age Group Swimming Championships Wellington $350 |
Anaru Tarawhiti | |
Tara Reed | NZ U16 National Junior Basketball Australia $500 |
Jackson Ellis | |
Trinity Miller | |
Caitlin Miller | |
Liam Oleary | Australian U19 Softball to Argentina $500 |
Kieran Oleary | Australian U19 Softball to Argentina $500 |
Mihi-Keita Ngata | North Island Secondary Schools Netball Auckland $350 |
Cultural Grants
Khyla Rosana Rupapera | |
Te Kura o Matapihi – 12 Students | Cook Island Cultural Exchange $2,400 |
Ruatahapari Sadlier-Morunga | Kapahaka Group Tour to China $500 |
Aria Henry | |
Ria Hall | Production of Bilingual album “Rules of Engagement” $500 |
Community Grants
Te Runanga o Ngaiterangi Iwi | RENA Iwi recovery assistance $5,000 |
Hungahungatoroa 1B2B2 Trust | Landscaping & beach access $500 |
Tutara Kauika Kapahaka | Mataatua Kapahaka Regionals, Omaio $500 |
Te Toka Tu Kapahaka | Mataatua Kapahaka Regionals, Omaio $500 |
Matapihi Sports | To host Pa Wars 2012 |
Marae Grants
Hungahungatoroa Marae $50,000 |
Waikari Marae $50,000 |
Whareroa Marae $50,000 |
Previous EXcellence award Recipients
2019 - Tongakaiwhare Tony Gear Scolarship of Excellence
Juanita Hepi – Masters of Maori & Indigenous Leaders
2018 - Potahi Gear Scholarship of Excellence
Tipene Merritt – Phd – Law
2017 - Mahaki Ellis Tertiary Excellence Award
Te Atiwei Ririnui – Masters Applied Indigenous Knowledge
2015 - Ngaroimata Cavill Tertiary Excellence Award
Ngaroimata Cavill
Kuia Rangatira ō Ngai Tukairangi
Hikitapua Ngata
Bachelors in Engineering (Hons)
This year, Hikitapua Ngata was the proud recipient of the Ngaroimata Cavill Tertiary Excellence Award. This scholarship offered a helping hand in the form of financial aid, which contributed to his journey towards completing an Honours degree in Engineering at the University of Waikato.
The Ngaroimata Cavill Excellence Award recognises individuals who are studying in a field that deserves special recognition, and also acknowledges the ability for people to demonstrate excellence within their chosen field of knowledge. This award was created in the memory of Kuia Ngaroimata Cavill, a woman whose nature so elegantly expressed the importance of whanaungatanga and tikanga Māori within our community and hapū.
Ngaroimata was affluently knowledgeable in the history of our Iwi, our hapū, our surroundings, and our traditions as indigenous peoples. These aspects have allowed for her memory to live on, having been expressed in the forms of academic papers, waiata and books such as the Waitangi Tribunal evidence for Ngai Tukairangi Hapu, and Taku Tau Kahurangi: He kohinga waiata tawhito mō Ngāi Te Rangi, Tauranga Moana.
In her lifetime, she impacted our whanau, communities, hapū and Iwi through her leadership, her values, and her ability to share these. In a compelling way, she also ensured that our Marae; Whareroa, Hungahungatoroa, Waikari and Maungatapu were emanating and embodying mana in every way possible. In her actions, she sets
a high expectation for future emerging community and hapū leaders. In that sense, we hope that with our assistance, provided we have Kuia Rangatira such as Ngaroimata to look up to, that Hikitapua, along with many others, are one day able to give back to our community as selflessly as she did.
Hikitapua Ngata descends from a long line of academics, beginning as far back as his Great Great Grandfather -‐ Sir Āpirana Ngata. He is the grandson of Ngai Tukairangi trust shareholder Hikareia Ellis, and the son to Riri Ellis. Riri is an individual whose efforts as an active community member go far beyond just the borders of our Matapihi village. These efforts have no doubt influenced his drive to do well.
Hikitapua has demonstrated excellence both academically and creatively, evident through his university achievements, and the launch of his first business – an independently run clothing brand. These attributes of his have so easily led to various accolades within these fields. This was exemplified recently when he was granted the award for the overall Rangatahi of the year at the 2015 Tauranga Moana Rangatahi Awards. His current abilities along with his insightful demeanour provide a solid foundation for who he is, and what he has managed to achieve in his short life.
Ngai Tukairangi is proud to award Hikitapua with the Ngaroimata Cavill Excellence award, as it not only represents a token of support towards building a Māori professional, but it also symbolises an investment into his future as a role model for our Māori youth to come.
2014 - Toa haere Faulkner Tertiary Excellence Award
Toa Haere Faulkner
Koroua Rangatira
Adrianne Taungapeau
Completing PhD in Māori Leadership
In 2014, Ngai Tukairangi Trust awarded Adrianne Taungapeau with the Toa Haere Faulkner Excellence Award. It was given to her as a token of support to assist her in her efforts towards completing her PhD in Māori Leadership.
Ngai Tukairangi Trust awards these excellence scholarships to individuals who show erudition within their chosen fields of education. In saying that, these recipients must have also shown evidence of community involvement, through ways of whanaungatanga, and must protrude values that will one day benefit the hapū and its people. Despite Adrianne’s absence from our Ngai Tukairangi local community, it was made obvious that her efforts within her own were suited to what was required of a scholarship applicant.
This particular scholarship was created in the memory of Toa Haere Faulkner. As an individual, he showed a strong sense of righteousness, accompanied by a yearn for self-‐determination. These personal attributes of his, in addition to the manaakitanga he felt for his people, land and community, led him on to pursuing politics. In his lifetime, he frequently involved himself in Waitangi Tribunal Claims, he sought justice in as many places that he could, and he stood up for the rights of his own. Toa will be remembered for his work to do with Matapihi land block rates, his ability to be both socially and politically
involved in his community, and most importantly, for his argumentative yet generous demeanour.
Adrianne Taungapeau is the grand-‐daughter of Rongopai Hemi Haika, a previous shareholder who passed them on to this daughter, Adrianne’s mother. Their lineage and association with Ngai Tukairangi Hapū is an intriguing story, which eventually lead her ancestors to reside in Waikari.
Like Toa, Adrianne was raised in small rural communities. Growing up, she was bought up in between the small township communities of Whangaruru in Te Tai Tokerau, and Whangarei. Here she was raised by her parents, two very important individuals in her life that were able to install the importance of education within their growing offspring. To this day, Adrianne is a living example of that, evident in her studies towards attaining her PhD in Māori Leadership. Adrianne’s parents were heavily involved within these communities, essentially helping to create environments that stressed whanaungatanga and manaakitanga. There is no doubt that Adrianne herself adopted these values during her upbringing.
Adrianne and Toa are likened. Both are individuals who rely on whanaungatanga as a base for a great communal set up, and also share an interest in Māori development through all aspects of life.
Adrianne is currently writing her thesis on Māori Leadership within a business context, however has a strong focus on the leadership of Māori women within the tertiary education sector. With this scholarship, we hope that Adrianne is able to impose the values she has learnt throughout her life, and the lessons learnt from her time studying/participating in Māori development, on and with our community in the days to come.
2011 - Hinerau Huia Te Kani Tertiary Excellence Award
Kia Maia Ellis
Masters in Maori Studies
In 2011 Ngai Tukairangi Trust was proud to award Kia Maia Ellis with the Hinerau Huia Te Kani Tertiary Excellence Award to support her work to gain a Masters in Maori Studies.
Ngai Tukairangi Trust has a long history of supporting tertiary studies and previous recipients of this particular award have been Marama Lambert (2004) in memory of Wiparera Te Kani and Meremaihi Aloua (2010) in memory of Hauoterangi Rikihana.
In 2011 the Trust recognises the contributions of one of Ngai Tukairangi’s much loved kuia Hinerau Huia Te Kani who was renowned for her unwavering commitment to our marae and hapu. She was admired for her support to her husband Turirangi Te Kani enabling him to achieve many things for Maori . Hinerau was a pillar of strength in her own right and served as an inspiration for many young Maori women in Matapihi and beyond.
Kia Maia Ellis is a mokopuna of Steve Ellis and Riri Te Whara Te Kani with Riri in particular being a well renowned kuia instrumental in establishing Hungahungatoroa Marae. Her parents Matiu and Kay live next to the marae and both are very proud of her achievements thus far . They look forward to seeing her flourish as she reaches her goals. Kia Maia is a young mother of one son, Te Ohomairangi, to her partner Hemi Callaghan.
Kia Maia is proud to report that some of the recommendations in her thesis are already being implemented for the benefit of Tauranga Moana. Her recommendations have been designed to assist with the management of customary fisheries and nominated kaitiaki in the region. Kia Maia has been involved with facilitating the Tauranga Moana Iwi Customary Fisheries Trust, updating the Rohe Moana Management Plan and liaising with customary fishing database developers.
Ngai Tukairangi Trust congratulates Kia Maia on her work thus far and is sure that this award will inspire her to forge on with her work with the dedication, resilience and determination demonstrated by Hinerau in her time.
2010 - Te Hauoterangi Rikihana Tertiary Excellence Award
Meremaihi Ngatai-Aloua
Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Maori
For only the second time since its inception in 2005, the Ngai Tukairangi Trust awarded Meremaihi Aloua with an excellence award. The Ngai Tukairangi Ahu Whenua Trust, which is located in Matapihi, Mount Maunganui and associated with the Ngai Tukairangi
hapu of Ngai Te Rangi has been providing tertiary scholarships for more than a decade. But, in 2004 the trustees decided that a special award should be created to provide more financial assistance to students and to utilise the award as a way to recognise our esteemed leaders who passed. In 2003, Wiparera Te Kani, one of the founding trustees passed away and in 2004, the first award was provided in his honour. Marama Lambert, a practicing optometrist, wanted to undertake pharmacology training to prescribe medicine to her clients. An intensive one year programme was required and the Trust backed her in her quest.
The next award was dedicated to another esteemed leader of our community, Hauoterangi Dickson, father of Brian Dickson, Chief Executive of the Ngai Te Rangi Runanga and Ngareta Timutimu, a past senior lecturer at Awanuiarangi. However, for the last three years, the trustees have been wishing to give out the award but many of the applicants were not deemed excellent. This year was different, and at the annual general meeting of owners, the trustees were proud to award the scholarship to Meremaihi Aloua to support her attendance at Te Panekiretanga o te Reo, in Napier.
Meremaihi is a mokopuna to Kihi and Maria Ngatai both well known kaumatua of Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Ranginui. Her mother – Puharangi Ngatai – recently passed away would have been very proud of her daughter.
Meremaihi has a real passion for Te Reo and this coupled with her love of whanau and community means there is a great likelihood our support will lead to inspiration, mentorship and contribution back here to the people of Ngai Tukairangi. Already she stepped up to the mark, by co-tutoring the local Matapihi kapa haka group in the Tauranga Moana festival held over labour weekend.
Meremaihi has indicated that the grant will help her with transport and attendance costs to enable her to complete the course and gain the most from the learnings she will receive.
We look forward to hearing from Meremaihi as she progresses, seeing her utilise this opportunity to better the people of Ngai Tukairangi and involving her in the future journey of the Ngai Tukairangi Trust. Congratulations Meremaihi and we look forward to sharing your success.
Meremaihi’s award is dedicated to remembering Hauoterangi Rikihana. He was a generous man who gave of his time unreservedly for matters related to whanau, hapu and Iwi. Always seen supporting the paepae tapu at Whareroa, Waikari and Hungahungatoroa, you could see why the alignment of Meremaihi with our koro as the exemplar of community heart in action is obvious. A fluent native speaker of Te Reo himself, Hauoterangi is a testiment to the type of man everyone aspires to be; a humble, humorous and dedicated whanau, hapu and marae gentlemen.
2005 - Wiparera Te Kani Tertiary Excellence Award
Marama Lambert
Optometrist
It’s been some time since the Trust awarded Marama with its first tertiary excellence award. We wanted to see how she is going and found a nice little write up about her progress on the Careers Services website.
Marama Lambert is the daughter of Mere Lambert (Te Kani) and Len Lambert and mokopuna of Turirangi and Hinerau Te Kani. She is one of three children who have all worked hard in their chosen careers and when she was successful as the excellence recipient, it was because she was pursuing a qualification that set her apart from others. That qualification was a post-graduate diploma in optometrists that enabled her to prescribe medicine to her clients. At the time that Marama was awarded this tohu, she was the only Maori in the country pursuing this additional qualification. She may well probably be the only Maori in the country with that qualification as well. The award is for a sum of $5000.00.
The following excerpt from the Careers Services korero.
Marama Lambert says the best thing about being an optometrist is having a chance to make a difference. “It is the kind of job where you actually make an impact. If someone can walk out of here with the right glasses and say „Wow, this is so amazing’, you never get sick of it.”
For Marama, every customer presents a new challenge. “Every eye test is like detective work. If a person can’t see you have to ask why. Although with a lot of people you could correct the problem with glasses, there are others who you need to test to make sure that their eyes are healthy. There are sneaky things that you miss if you‟re not careful, like glaucoma. If you don‟t look for the signs, like pressure inside the eye, you could actually misdiagnose glaucoma.”
As an optometrist, you need technical knowledge to get the right results, but Marama says you also need great people skills to communicate those results. “You‟ve got to be a people person to do this job. I mean, every day that‟s all you ever do. Sure, you test their eyes and there is the technical aspect to it, but if you get all the right results and you don‟t portray those to the person and make them understand what they need, then they‟re going to walk out of here none the wiser.”
As for the future, Marama would like to build up her skills in the speciality areas of optometry. At the moment she is taking a course that will allow her to move towards therapeutics, so that she can write prescriptions for eye-related problems, not just glasses and contact lenses. “This course has a mainly practical approach where I‟ll observe an eye surgeon. Then I have an oral examination and after that I can prescribe! It‟s very exciting.”
Marama’s career progress since 2005 Completed a postgraduate diploma in ocular therapeutics in 2006, after 18 months of part-time study and full-time employment. Is now qualified to prescribe eye medications such as antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatories. Marama’s increased knowledge means she feels more confident making referrals to ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for more complex eye problems. Hopes to increase her knowledge in areas of interest, including behavioural optometry and complex contact lens fittings.Enjoys working in a profession that will continue to evolve as more drugs become available, and looks forward to people in her profession developing a closer tie with eye specialists.
Marama says, “the best thing is being able to treat red-eye problems, a condition I see regularly in the practice. This can involve removing foreign objects from the eye, or treating more serious cases like inflammation inside the eye and corneal ulcers.”
Marama’s award was dedicated to remembering Wiparera Te Kani. He was a founding trustee of our Trust, and also a first cousin to Marama’s grandfather, Turirangi Te Kani. Wiparera gave endlessly of his time to our community, our marae and to the hahi Ratana. Wiparera Te Kani passed away in 2003, and this award helped acknowledge the work that he did as a hapu and tribal leader. As well as receiving an award for pursuing a pathway in education that is a cut above others, the recipient is reminded to reflect upon the person and their traits in remembering what types of leaders we are hoping to develop in the future through our scholarship programme. Wiparera was survived by his wife Carol and his two adult sons, Neil and Louis.
Community Grant
To recognise and support the efforts community organisations/groups/marae in their endeavors.
Culture Grant
To support and assist the development of and flourishing of our culture and tikanga as a hapu and wider community.
Sports Grant
To recognise and support outstanding sporting participation and achievement.