
When a private tertiary institute was declared open in 1990 by then Governor General, Sir Paul Reeves, it was a landmark event in the educational history of New Zealand. Hear Hiroyasu Tsumakura tell how one person’s vision came true, leading to the establishment of IPU in Palmerston North, and enabling other private institutions to open and make significant economic and cultural impacts to New Zealand society.
Image courtesy of IPU.