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Rangahau · Internship project

HE ARA PŪKEKO: PATHWAYS TO MĀORI DATA FUTURES

About this research

Intern

Wallis Oldham-Malcolm, Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, University of Waikato

Supervisor

Kerri-Anne Hancock, He Aho, Te Kāhui Raraunga

Overview

This internship focused on the creation of a ‘supervisor’s package’ to support He Ara Pūkeko, an apprenticeship programme. 

The programme is a 9 month employment based apprenticeship, focused on enhancing Māori futures within data. He Ara Pūkeko sits within a matrix of other practical initiatives, working towards the ultimate goal of supporting iwi data needs.

This internship focused on the creation of a ‘supervisor’s package’ to support He Ara Pūkeko, an apprenticeship programme.

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