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

Shaye Va
Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke
Marryanne Galumalemana
Shaye Va
Great graduatesShaye VaCentral Interceptor Environmental Graduate, Watercare Services LimitedBachelor of ScienceHer love of the ocean is what encouraged her to study science, says Shaye Va who completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology.Her love of the ocean is what encouraged her to study science at university, says Shaye Va who completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology. After graduating from AUT in 2020, Shaye now works as an environmental graduate at Watercare Services Limited and enjoys being involved in one of the largest projects in New Zealand.
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Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke
Great graduatesElizabeth Na’asipa TolokeMaster of Gastronomy
Bachelor of ArtsThe biggest misunderstanding about food is that food is only there to eat, says Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke who came to AUT to study culinary arts & gastronomy.The biggest misunderstanding about food is that food is only there to eat, says Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts, followed by a Master of Gastronomy. She has been impressed by the support she received throughout her studies, says Elizabeth who is expecting to graduate with her master’s degree later this year.
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Marryanne Galumalemana
Great graduatesMarryanne GalumalemanaYear 7 and 8 Teacher, St John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolBachelor of EducationShe is glad she had the courage to follow her dream to become a teacher, says Marryanne Galumalemana who completed a Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching).She is glad she had the courage to follow her dream to become a teacher, says Marryanne Galumalemana who completed a Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) and is now a teacher at St John the Evangelist Catholic School in Otara. After deciding to come to AUT because she could study at the South Campus, which is close to her home, she wouldn’t hesitate to recommend AUT’s Bachelor of Education to others.
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