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Acknowledging Dame Karen Poutasi

3 January 2026

Kua hinga he t�tara i te wao nui a T�ne.

It is with great respect and sorrow that the Ðǿմ«Ã½ whÄ�nau acknowledges the passing of Dame Karen Poutasi. 

Dame Karen led our organisation for 14 years from 2006 to 2020, joining Ðǿմ«Ã½ during a period of significant challenge and guiding the organisation with clarity and purpose.  She will be remembered for her unwavering focus on the quality of education provision and the introduction of digital NCEA assessment, along with her commitment to equity and her compassion for people.

We send our deepest aroha to Dame Karen’s wh�nau, including her treasured mokopuna.

E te m�reikura, moe mai r� i te moenga roa.