Pacific Student Support
Pacific Students
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Talofa ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Mauri, Talofa koutou katoa, Halo Olaketa, Noa’ia.
Whitireia and WelTec are committed to supporting Pacific ākonga and their academic success. Pacific ākonga are a vital part of community life at Whitireia and WelTec. We have programmes, networks and a strong Pacific team who work across our Porirua and Petone campuses to help you succeed.
Support
Our dedicated Pacific team are here to support and help you throughout your learning journey. We host cultural and hauora activities with a mix of ‘in person’ and ‘online’ events to connect ākonga (students) and kaimahi (staff).
Academic/Engagement Advisors - Pacific
Our Pacific advisors Windy Sione, Tuga Mativa, Leisha Williams and Temehari Laumemea promote Pacific success by providing Pacific ākonga across our three campus’ with study support, advocacy and pastoral care throughout their learning journey. Tuaine Robati, Senior Academic Advisor, supports ākonga at Porirua and onsite in Rarotonga. The team also support tutors with their engagement of Pacific ākonga.
Get in touch
Windy Sione
Location: Petone Campus, Pacific Centre at Ground Floor of Tower Block
Email: windy.sione@weltec.ac.nz
Phone: 021 446 705
Tuga Mativa
Location: Petone Campus
Email: tuga.mativa@weltec.ac.nz
Phone: 0272318629
Leisha Williams
Location: Whitireia Campus, Room A065
Email: leisha.williams@whitireia.ac.nz
Phone: 027 403 8996
Health and Wellbeing Support - Pacific
Wai Ora is a primary mental health and hauora service for Pacific students. Wai Ora supports the wellbeing of students and is dedicated to equipping students with the tools needed to take care of their hauora. Individual or group sessions are welcome. Wai Ora is available through the week across campus.
- Petone Campus, Pasifika Centre, Monday and Tuesday: 9am - 2pm
- Whitireia Porirua Campus, Ako Ake, Wednesday and Thursday: 9am - 2pm
Tangimoana TeMoananui
Location: All campuses
Email: waiora@wandw.ac.nz
Phone: 027 216 2038
Wai ora services is now joined by pacific counsellors Rose Nimarota, Alapua Poasa, and Jahaziel Natanielu. Connect with the team below.
Rosa Nimarota
- Available: Mondays
- Location: Porirua Campus, A Block behind Ako Ake
- Contact details: rosa.nimarota@wandw.ac.nz, 0277740701
Ākonga Spaces
We have spaces on campus to enable ākonga Pacific to talanoa and study. Check out the Pasifika Centre in the Petone Campus and Ako Ake at Whitireia Porirua Campus.
Ako Ake
Location: Te Kete Wananga Foyer, A102, Whitireia Porirua Campus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-6pm. Weekends 7am-6pm
Pasifika Centre
Location: Student Hub, Ground Floor of Tower Block, Petone Campus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. After hours by appointment.
