Kiharoa Iversen-Reeder
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Global Internship in Bangkok
Introduction
Kia ora
Ko Mauao tōku maunga
Ko Mātaatua tōku waka
Ko Waitoa tōku awa
Ko Tahuwhakatiki tōku marae
Ko Ngā Potiki tōku hapū
Ko Ngāi te Rangi tōku iwi
Ko Ngongotaha tōku maunga
Ko Te Arawa tōku waka
Ko utuhina tōku awa
Ko Paratehoata tōku marae
Ko Ngāti Tunohopu tōku hapū
Ko Ngāti Whakaue tōku iwi
Ko Kiharoa Iversen tokū ingoa.
I am currently finishing off a Master of Arts in Education. My thesis focuses on sport, mātauranga Māori, and refugee resettlement. Prior to that, I completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in History, Education and Māori Studies.
Outside my studies, I play hockey at the premier club level as a regional representative for North Harbour and New Zealand Māori.
I look forward to this opportunity to share mātauranga, tikanga and te reo Māori with the people of Thailand and gain knowledge of their language and culture.
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Week Two and Three Adventures
Introduction Hello and welcome to my blog for week two and three in Bangkok. There is never a dull day in Thailand when there is so much to experience, with a range of activities to keep you entertained when you get some time away from work. These last two weeks have been full on to…Continue…
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Week One in Bangkok
Kiharoa Iversen New Years Hello and happy New Year’s from Thailand! This first week in Bangkok was definitely a new experience for me. Getting the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture and environment was somewhat surreal, especially in a continent I have never been to. We arrived here on the 30th of December,…Continue…