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.

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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.

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Meet some of our Pacific students

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.

Hope Manaakitia Korewha

She loves art, says Hope Manaakitia Korewha who studied a Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata and is now enrolled in a Master of Visual Arts.

Levili Leilua

He is looking forward to contributing to the success of the New Zealand Warriors Women’s team, says Levili Leilua who recently became the team’s head trainer.

Anamaria Rogovakalali

Her Master of Laws helped her gain a broader and deeper understanding of international trade laws and their impact on commercial transactions, says Anamaria Rogovakalali.

Rinesh Sean Rattan

What he enjoys most about his job is the chance to learn new technologies, says Rinesh Sean Rattan who is now a technology consultant focusing on cybersecurity.

Aleynna Ulberg-Nand

Nursing is deeply personal to her, says Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) student Aleynna Ulberg-Nand who plans to use her nursing skills to support Pacific people.

Monique Oyagawa

There have been many pinch-me moments since she joined Remix Magazine in 2021 as part of her AUT business workplace experience, says Monique Oyagawa.

Warren-Tui Togiatama

The AUT sport, exercise and health team is world-class, says Warren-Tui Togiatama who is now in the final year of his Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Management.

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.

Anna Taufao

She wakes up every day happy to be in the job she is in, says Anna Taufao who studied mathematical sciences and is now a financial crime investigator at Westpac NZ.

William Lotawa

He is proud to support the communities he lives in, says William Lotawa who is now a rotational occupational therapist for Te Whatu Ora – Waitemata.

Lealani Siaosi

What she loved most about her studies was the practical teaching approach, says Lealani Siaosi who studied a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Television and Screen Production.

Amelia Rose Lingbu

Being able to work with people is one of the things she loves most about being an interpreter, says Amelia Rose Lingbu who studied a Graduate Certificate in Arts.

Namulau’ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele

Technology is for people, says computing alumna Namulau’ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele who was named Young New Zealander of the Year 2025.

Crystal Verry

Studying business was an easy decision, says Crystal Verry who is studying a Bachelor of Business in Marketing with a minor in Management and Leadership.

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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.