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Dr Grant Klinkum

21 September 2026

Dr Grant Klinkum He aitu�, he aitu�.
Kua rere te pīwakawaka, kua koukou te ruru
He aitu�, he aitu�.

E te tiketike, e te teitei,
Haere, e haere me te moho
Haere ki te huinga o te rangi
Ki te tini, ki te mano e tiaki atu ana ki tua.

He aitu�, he aitu�.

With great sorrow, Ðǿմ«Ã½ acknowledges the life and service of former Chief Executive, Dr Grant Klinkum, who passed away on Friday 18 September.

Holding a wide range of professional roles in education - including 6 years as an Ðǿմ«Ã½ Deputy Chief Executive and almost 6 years as Chief Executive - Grant had an enduring commitment to supporting learner success and achievement, along with a strong belief that everyone has the right to benefit from education.

In his final message to staff, Grant reflected on Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s mission and ability to have an outsized impact on education outcomes. He also described his time leading Ðǿմ«Ã½ as a career highlight, helping to build a high performing and well-regarded entity that supports robust, reliable and relevant qualifications.

We send our deepest sympathies to Grant’s wh�nau.