Pacific student support

At AUT we’re committed to empowering Pacific communities through education. We offer a range of support services and networks to our Pacific students though the Student Hub. These include:

  • Networking and study groups
  • ‘Fono rooms’ – areas you can meet others, relax or study on campus
  • Leadership opportunities

More about Pacific at AUT

David Firisua Jr
Hinengarangi Makoare
Bronson Wilson
Hulu Tu'inukuafe
David Firisua Jr
Great graduatesDavid Firisua JrBachelor of Business
Certificate in BusinessComing to AUT to study business was the start of a new chapter in his life, says David Firisua Jr, a former football player from the Solomon Islands.Coming to AUT was the start of a new chapter in his life, says David Firisua Jr, a former football player from the Solomon Islands. Now studying a Bachelor of Business, David is already applying what he has learnt in class to run his own business. His company, EventNZ Limited, specialises in sports event and tournament hosting, and he appreciates that AUT has enabled him to balance study with running his own business.
Hinengarangi Makoare
Great graduatesHinengarangi MakoareBachelor of ScienceWorking with the environment is her goal, says Hinengarangi Makoare who is studying a Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Geospatial Science.Working with the environment is her goal, says Hinengarangi Makoare who is studying a Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Geospatial Science.
Bronson Wilson
Great graduatesBronson WilsonContent Coordinator, Viacom International Media Networks, AmsterdamBachelor of BusinessHe has found his dream job, says AUT business alumnus Bronson Wilson who now works for media giant Viacom International Media Networks in Amsterdam.He has found his dream job, says AUT business alumnus Bronson Wilson who now works for media giant Viacom International Media Networks in Amsterdam.
Hulu Tu'inukuafe
Great graduatesHulu Tu'inukuafeMaster of Communication Studies
Bachelor of Communication StudiesLearning about interactive media was eye opening, says digital media student Hulu Tu’inukuafe who has created an app to showcase Tongan food and culture.Learning about interactive media was eye opening, says digital media student Hulu Tu’inukuafe. In her second year at AUT, she took a paper on interactive media, and was fascinated by the creation of apps and how they help people in their everyday lives. She soon decided that she wanted to make an app that represents her, and went on to create an app about Tonga to provide visitors with information about the island and Tongan culture.
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