Site visit for Building Regula...
Our NZ Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (BRE) in-class stream of students had the opportunity to see their learning...
Early Childhood Education and Business Administration students showcased the culture by performing Around the World, which involved choosing a partner from the audience. The dancers donned beautiful ei katu, a garland of flowers, on their heads with traditional tivae vae (quilts) decking the walls of the student café.
Taking part in the commemorations were the Cook Island Consul General to New Zealand, Keu Te Karakia Mataroa, and the Cook Island Religious Advisory Council President, Pastor Mata Makara. The Master of Ceremonies was Abigail Haurua, who is studying the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4.
The day ended with a hakare or feast of rice, chop suey, chicken nibbles and potato salad. Some students sampled for the first time a banana dish called puke, donated by Pastoral Care and Student Support Specialist Fola Henry. The light delicacy is made by baking mashed banana blended with arrowroot and coconut cream.
