Whitireia and WelTec: Whitireia Foundation Scholarships Enable Study For Nearly 900 Students Across 20+ Years
From nursing and paramedicine to construction, hospitality, IT and more, the Foundation鈥檚 impact spans a wide range of industries. More than half of all scholarship recipients have gone on to study in healthcare and social services, helping to fill essential roles in our communities.
NZSO: International Star Conductor Andr茅 De Ridder Appointed New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Music Director
Maestro de Ridder, who made his NZSO debut with an acclaimed three-concert festival in 2023 will become the NZSO鈥檚 first Music Director since Edo de Waart finished in 2019. His appointment comes amid continued international demand for his stylistic versatility, from Baroque to contemporary music.
Huia Publishers: 鈥楾his Is A Dream Fulfilled鈥 – T膩 Hirini Moko Mead Launches Most Extensive Work At 98
In this book, T膩 Hirini defines m膩tauranga M膩ori as the beating heart of culture 鈥 living, interconnected and all-encompassing. Highlighting how new knowledge is integrated, he also explores how successive generations have contributed to the growth and refinement of m膩tauranga M膩ori in a rapidly changing world.