Meet our students and graduates

Find out why current students and graduates with Pacific backgrounds choose to study with us and what they say about the experience.

Growing up education always played a crucial role within Mele's family, read how Pasifika Success helped her accomplish her academic goals.

Read Mele's story.

After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at UoA, Brogan decided he wanted to use the skills he had learnt to give back to his community.

Read Brogan's story

Portia's biggest motivation for becoming a teacher is her nana who is still currently a teacher and has been in the field for over 30 years now.

Read Portia's story.

One night Alphonso felt a calling for something different, after starting to feel unfulfilled in his job. His wife suggested a Post Graduate Diploma.

Read Alphonso's story.

The Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education provided La Chey with the knowledge and skills she needed to enter the workforce with confidence.

Read La Chey's story

Completing a Foundation Certificate has given Tomasi Vu a headstart when it comes to the first year of his Bachelor of Social Work.

Read Tomasi's story
Deputy Principal Frank Tasi

Deputy Principal Frank Tasi

Frank Tasi is inspiring children at the Tokoroa school where he is now Deputy Principal.

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Clarissa Mafoe says enrolling in the BSportHPE was the best decision she ever made because it opened doors to opportunities that she never knew existed.

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Eileen Mahe – Advisor in Primary Health and Urgent Care

After spending ten years in frontline statutory social work Eileen enrolled in the Master of Social Work to extend her knowledge and challenge herself.

Read Eileen's story
Pelimani Fisi'iahi – Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

While studying at South Auckland Campus, Pelimani made a whole new whānau of classmates, support staff and lecturers.

Read Pelimani's story

Studying a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary has helped Robert prepare mentally and emotionally to support young students in their learning.

Read Robert's story

After graduating with a Master of Educational Leadership in 2015, Melini Fasavalu is now a Principal at Waimahia Intermediate School in South Auckland.

Follow Melini’s journey

Studying the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary opened Brosnon's eyes to local education issues and fuelled his passion for learning.

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Fredrick Simpson

Fredrick Simpson’s Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) has prepared him to be a positive role model for Pasifika young men.

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