Pairama Wright (left), EIT's CEO Chris Collins and Jazz Singh. Photo SuppliedEIT graduates Jazz Singh, Pairama Wright and Wendy Jarnet are this year's valedictorians. Of Ngāi Tahu, Ngā Ruahine, Swiss, Scottish and Irish decent, Wright (Bachelor of Arts, Māori, Honours) staircased from a level 2 certificate to his Bachelor in Arts (Māori) Honours. He's now studying towards a Master in Professional Practice at EIT, delving into research of Māori language revitalisation. Singh, (Bachelor of Business Studies), who was "over the moon" to be selected as a valedictorian, will address multiculturalism, diversity, and the value of scholarships that allowed him to travel overseas.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 23, 2021 23:15 UTC