<p>Whakauae recently marked Stacey Ranginui&rsquo;s decade with the organisation with mihi and the gifting of a taonga. Research Centre Director, Dr Amohia Boulton presented Stacey with the taonga after first reflecting on the many and valued contributions she has made to Whakauae since her appointment as assistant office administrator in 2009. Stacey is currently Whakauae assistant accountant. She is also the IT &lsquo;go to person&rsquo; - regularly called upon to &lsquo;troubleshoot&rsquo; the various technical challenges the team comes up against.</p>

<p>Over the past few years, Stacey has been juggling her busy Whakauae role with her wh&#257;nau and sports commitments as well as with tertiary study. Earlier this year she graduated from UCOL Whanganui with the New Zealand Diploma in Business, the New Zealand Diploma in Management and the UCOL Diploma in Accounting. She is now working towards a Bachelor of Business Studies degree as well as studying te reo M&#257;ori with Te W&#257;nanga o Aotearoa (Whanganui).</p>

<p>These along with some of Stacey&rsquo;s many other achievements were highlighted by Whakauae colleagues during the celebration to mark her 10 years with the organisation.</p>
