Celebrating scholars: Back, from left, Bruce Clarkson (Waikato Regional Council), Dr Charles Lee (Waikato University), middle, Kimihia Solomon-Banks, Glenda Taituha (Waikato-Tainui), Tim Manukau (Waikato University), Aaron Barnsdall, Tui Barrett, Johnny Kenny (Regional Council), Tina Hille-Taylor, front, Mekayla Peneha, Hone Thompson (Tumuaki o te Kingitanga), Jasmine (Ngahuia) Young, Atawhai McDonnell, Tiffany Walker and Keana Hepi.