The Scholarship is generally awarded to a thirdyear student of law studying at Victoria University of Wellington. Both academic ability and financial need will be taken into account when awarding the Scholarship

Scholarship Recipient

Traceyanne Herewini

Traceyanne Herewini Bachelor of Arts – Maori & Psychology 2007 Massey University Albany graduation

Ko Ohautieke, Rangitumau nga maunga Ko Towai me Ruamahanga nga awa Ko Karangahape me Nga Tau E Waru nga marae Ko Kaitangata me Ngati Hamua nga hapu Ko Ngati Kahu ki Whangaroa, Rangitane me

Ngati Kahungunu nga iwi Ko Mataatua, Ngatokimatawharoa, Kurahaupo,

Takitimu nga waka Ko Tupe raua ko Potangaroa oku rangatira Ko Kevin Herewini raua ko Helen Herewini (nee Thorby) oku matua Ko Traceyanne Herewini ahau

My working career has been as a primary teacher for ten years both mainstream and Maori education. Then I decided I wanted a less stressful job and ‘stumbled’ into working in mental health since 1998. No, it is not less stressful, however, it has moments of being exceedingly rewarding. I have worked culturally, clinically and both in mainstream Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Psychosis Early Intervention and an adult Maori Mental Health Service known as Moko Services. I am currently working as a Keyworker in a Maori Mental Health Service, Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) in Point Chevalier, Auckland. Meanwhile, after thirteen years of part-time study I finally completed my BA, double major in Psychology and Maori in November 2006 and graduated in April 2007, no mean feat given some of the barriers along the way of feeling ‘dumb and stupid’; changing papers on a whim; other work-related study along the way; work and location changes and finally the mortgage and bills! Some of the highlights along the way have been the whanau support and scholarships. Yes, frozen meals and convenient excuses of not doing lawns and gardens have helped too. I am fortunate to have been a recipient of various scholarships within the Trust since college and at different times while doing my undergraduate study and hope to again when I become a full-time student in the future. I am proud to say I have learned and grown so much. Over the last three years I gained some mastery of changing C’s into A’s, completed my undergraduate degree, did some co-author work in a MOH guideline and currently have a chapter contribution that is being published into a psychotherapies textbook in Melbourne. I did find my voice and gained confidence in the land of academia. I can recommend attending graduation, the highlight was my nieces and listening to them planning their academic pathways and which hat they wanted to earn (not just for the fashion, also what they meant)!!! My future plan is typically the long way of Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Masters and Doctorate. While I contemplate whether Clinical Psychology is me or not I am certainly looking forward to earning an eclectic Doctorate. Last year was filled with lots of highs and lows, all goals were achieved but not necessarily to the extent I had become accustomed to. Ultimately, one of the many things that makes my heart sing is working with people, especially in the areas of education and health. This year I am doing two university papers closer to my heart, Maori mental health and neuropsychology. So, here’s putting it out there – hard work and determination will reap rewards. I am also aiming for a balanced life of work, home and study and all of the domains of te whare tapa wha (Durie, 2000). I am sure this will not be the last time I will be in touch and look forward to future partnerships with the Trust. Ka tika hoki mou tou awhina, tautoko ki ahau. Tenei te mihi ki oku tipuna, whanau, hapu, iwi – kia kaha, kia toa, kia maia, kia manawanui. No reira,

Ki mai ki ahau e aha te mea nui o tenei ao

If you asked me what is the greatest thing of this world

Maku e ki atu – He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

I reply it is people, it is people, it is people