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Photo: Mr Riki Teteina – NEW Principal of Newton Central School |
Today I was blessed to attend the Powhiri of Mr Riki Teteina who is the new Principal of Newton Central School. It was a beautiful ceremony and the students and staff were amazing.
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Photo: Faatili Iosua Esera – Principal Sutton Park School – speaking on behalf of NZPPA |
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Photo: Riki Teteina making his opening address |
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Photo: Whaea Hoana Pearson laying down the challenge to Riki |
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Photo: Members of the NZPPA and NZPF and Jacinda Ardern (MP) with Mr Riki TeteinaRiki is of Cook Island heritage and acknowledged his family and his links to his Cook Island side in his opening address.
This brings the number of Pasifika Principals in Auckland to 30 and the number of Pasifika Principals of Cook Island Heritage to 5. |