Internship project

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

Intern

Te Oranoa Matthews, The University of Auckland

Supervisor

Kerri-Anne Hancock, Te Kāhui Raraunga

Overview

Intern

Rihipeti-Paerau Forbes, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Supervisor

Professor Tahu Kukutai, University of Waikato

Overview

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This summer internship project researched how Auckland Museum could support Tiaki Taonga through museum practices, using Āta Tiaki Taonga Tuku Iho as an example framework.