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Let us Rise Together

Let us Rise Together

“Don’t let anyone say that you cannot achieve what you set your mind to… Go forth, blaze the trail and let us rise together.” Nadeen Papali’i, alumna from our 2013 Cohort, is currently Year 13 Dean and Director of Health Science Academy at Tangaroa College, and discussed her latest initiative, the Talanoa Cafe, on Radio 531pi this week.

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