Pacific at AUT

This is your place to thrive. Support built with Pacific communities. Research tackling what matters to our people. Vā Pasifika spaces where you belong, Pacific leadership programmes that lift you up. Your community's behind you – and your future's ahead of you.

Office of Pacific Advancement

Support at AUT

The Office of Pacific Advancement champions Pacific success - whether you're a student, staff member, or part of our wider Pacific community. We're here to support you at Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau - Auckland University of Technology.

Vā Pasifika - Pacific student support

The team who offers support at AUT

We have a team of Tauarua dedicated to supporting Pacific students across all three campuses. From academic and financial support to pastoral care and kai, our Vā Pasifika spaces are here to help every Pacific student throughout their university journey.

An Ocean of Flavours at AUT

Hospitality, tourism and events

Renowned chefs from around the Pacific recently came to AUT to exchange skills and knowledge with top New Zealand chefs – and culinary arts students.

It’s Niue Language Week

AUT is proud to celebrate Niue Language Week by showcasing four proud Niuean students adorned in their traditional kahoa hihi.

It’s Fijian Language Week

AUT is proud to celebrate Fijian Language Week alongside three AUT students of Fijian heritage for whom tabua are a sacred taonga.

The Self-Funded Vaka

Business

The annual Kōrero/Talanoa event brought together Māori and Pacific industry and community experts, entrepreneurs, whānau, alumni and students.

Meet some of our Pacific students

Kilakupa Marryanne Gulo-Vui

She wanted to play a part in Papua New Guinea’s developing ICT sector, says Kilakupa Marryanne Gulo-Vui who came to AUT as an international student.

Joshua Turia

He first discovered AUT and the geospatial science programme when he attended a regional GIS conference hosted by the university, says Joshua Turia.

Dilon Kumar

The numerous opportunities he has access to are what he loves most about his studies, says Dilon Kumar who is completing a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Marketing.

Solomone (Mone) Kaloni Timani

Podiatry student Solomone (Mone) Kaloni Timani came to AUT with a powerful mission: to ease the burden diabetes places on Tongan families.

Ivy Lyden-Hancy

She would like to see more Māori in the academic field, especially as lecturers, says Ivy Lyden-Hancy who is studying a Bachelor of Arts in History and Māori Media.

Malia Siufanga

Hospitality has always been her passion, says Malia Siufanga who is studying a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Hospitality Management.

Sauiluma Tiatia

Postgraduate study appealed to her because she wants to pursue midwifery research in the future, says Sauiluma Tiatia who is studying a Master of Health Practice in Midwifery.

Hannah Felise-Clarke

Watching her son struggle with mental health and addiction inspired her to understand how to offer support, says Hannah Felise-Clarke who studied health science.

Hannah Cartman

Hannah Cartman may have only finished her sport management degree a few years ago, but she has already had the chance to work with two very different national sporting bodies.

Rachel Suesue

Caring for her family through illness sparked her passion for wanting to help others, says Rachel Suesue who studied a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing).

Shae Parsons

A passionate advocate for AI and the positive impact it can have, Shae Parsons loves being at the intersection of people and technology.

Melanie Goodwright

She has loved the content her programmes have covered, says Melanie Goodwright who came to AUT to study public and environmental health.

Xaeda Dilirang Hokulele Ikertang

Her studies will help her contribute to her home country Palau in meaningful ways, says Xaeda Dilirang Hokulele Ikertang who is studying mechanical engineering.

Deeana Turner

Deeana Turner decided to retrain as a midwife after many years of working in customer service and call centre roles.

Robin Leaton

He enjoys helping people return to their peak performance, says physiotherapy alumnus Robin Leaton who now leads a specialist rehabilitation clinic.

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Eke Tangaroa

Eke Tangaroa is a unique programme designed to increase the number of Māori and Pacific academics at AUT by appointing early career academics and supporting them to establish research-active academic careers.