Ngatokorima Tautaitini is no stranger to seizing opportunities
set before him. With his optimistic and self-motivated personality,
he aims to learn from every situation. Displayed in his application
to become a First Foundation Scholar, was strong evidence that he
has learnt a number of transferable skills in his high school years
as an active member of his school and church.
Ngatokorima 's leadership potential began to shine as a leader of
the school's Bring It On group in 2010 and 2011. Also in 2011, he
won the Yr 11 Scholar of the Year award. His Dean described him as
an intelligent, quiet and focused student, "with the ability to
achieve highly."
In selecting Ngatokorima, Coca-Cola Amatil said "we get the
incredible opportunity to take Ngatokorima under our wing.
Tau demonstrated a fantastic spirit and an attitude that belied his
situation and age. He is most definitely a credit to his family and
we are sure he will soon further exemplify himself as a credit to
First Foundation and our organisation."
Ngatokorima Tautaitini plans to study towards a Bachelor of
Engineering at The University of Auckland, starting in 2013. It is
his dream to gain a degree and to become a hydraulics
engineer.