Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey said of the team partnership: “The is committed to gender equity and social inclusion, and we are proud to support South Island wāhine competing under the Super Rugby banner. It is pleasing to see nearly a quarter of Ѳٲū contracted so far are UC-educated wāhine, paving the way for future generations.”
UC’s Kaihautū Taunaki Tangata, Director – Equity and Business Management, Rīpeka Tamanui-Hurunui added: “At UC, we value whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and tiakitanga, which are about valuing, empowering and caring for people and nurturing our resources. The principles of ‘Kia tika, kia pono, kia aroha – doing what is right with integrity and empathy’ underpin our values. Given what we stand for, supporting Ѳٲū is something we are proud to do, and is a positive step on the journey of building a more equitable Ōtautahi, and wider Aotearoa.”
