16yo student from Otaki off to study at Yale

17/09/2011 1:11:53 a.m.

piki wrote:

the two bushes (and?)?? Mana maori! you have something they'll never be able to represent. Yeah, you are in a unique situation, bruv. Tumeke.

1/08/2010 8:02:04 p.m.

Charlotte Harata Rurehe wrote:

Tena koe Nga-Rauuira, just wanna wish you well on your journey you are a true young achiever for all young Maori who would like to persue a career in politics, ka pai boy love te whanau Rurehe o Murupara.

24/06/2010 8:16:59 p.m.

Uncle Sam & Sally & Family @ Auckland wrote:

We're very proud of your achievements Nga-Rauuira. You are such a great role model for your young siblings & we wish you the best with your studies at YALE! Arohanui xxxxx

22/06/2010 11:31:02 a.m.

Waips wrote:

Mean eah Wena!!!! Keep it up e te whanaunga Muj Love from da Family

31/05/2010 7:31:52 p.m.

Mama wrote:

Tena ra koutou, Ngaa Rauuira is our son, a big brother, mokopuna, uri, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, fellow student and protege. I just want to thank everyone for their positive and encouraging comments. Education for all children is one of the most important opportunities that we can create for them no matter how lofty the mountains are. I hope that the message we as a family are promoting is being heard and considered, that is - A Maori Education Pathway is a way forward for those who wish to aspire in the same way, Kohanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Maori, Whare Waananga and beyond. Kia Kaha tonu atu! Naa Maakarita.

31/05/2010 11:44:01 a.m.

Ruz wrote:

Well done to this Maori lad. A fantastic achievement.

30/05/2010 8:04:40 p.m.

Tarn wrote:

It's such a shame he has to go out of Aotearoa to further his education. I hope the minister of education saw this story. Your really changing history for maaori nephew very proud of you Nga Rauira nga mihi nunui ki a koe me tou whanau katoa.

30/05/2010 6:02:25 p.m.

Te Ihiroa wrote:

from aged 12 he was accepted at Te Wananga O Raukawa in Otaki, He Graduated at aged 13 for Maatauranga Maaori.. His first kura kaupapa was Te Rito and he and his family moved to Napier to another kura near Pirimai called Te Ara Hou, at the end of the year he was rewarded for high school DUCKS. At aged 15 he was accepted to Yale university over at the states.. Right now this is his second time at the states. When theres a wish,Theres a well Kia Kaha Brother.. I hope you read this.. ohh and ring us up so i can tell yous what to buy for me...

28/05/2010 10:17:22 a.m.

Mark wrote:

Go, you good Maori kid, you! You'll do NZ proud, I would think.

27/05/2010 7:17:32 p.m.

Meb wrote:

Nga Rau-Wira deserves such a bright future. He is charismatic, humble, and will bring freshness and diversity to such a historic and prestigious school. Truly inspiring, I wish him all the best!