after graduation controversy
The University of Waikato has reinstated a marae graduation ceremony at its Hamilton campus after its initial removal sparked protests amongst students.
Read this story in te reo Māori and English here. / Pānuitia tēnei i te reo Māori me te reo Pākehā ki konei.
A newly pencilled in marae graduation ceremony was set to take place at the campus marae – Te Kohinga Mārama on April 17.
The university had initially planned to hold graduations at it’s new marae space The Pā, but was told in February it wouldn’t be finished on time so shifted all graduations to Claudelands’ Globox Arena.
Students described having no marae-based graduation ceremony this year as a “slap in the face”.
Te Waiora o te Whare Wānanga o Waikato – the Māori student cohort were pleased with the change of decision.
Link to article: Marae ceremony back on at Waikato University after graduation controversy | Stuff.co.nz
