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 | Te Pūkenga are committed to supporting pacific ākonga and their academic success. Pacific ākonga are a vital part of community life at Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga. We have programmes, networks and a strong pacific team who work across our Porirua, Petone and Wellington 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 engagement advisors sit within the Pacific Team. Our Pacific engagement advisors are here to increase Pacific success through strengthening academic delivery, stakeholder relationships, building staff capacity and eliminating structural barriers.

Our dedicated engagement advisors Windy Sione, Tuga Mativa and Leisha Williams promote Pacific success by providing Pacific ākonga across our three campus’ with study support, advocacy, pastoral and cultural support throughout their learning journey. They also support tutors with their engagement of pacific ākonga. 

Ākonga Spaces

We have dedicated spaces for Pacific ākonga in Petone and Porirua. You will find a friendly and welcoming place to study, socialise or get advice and support. Come visit us. 

Ako Ake 

Location: Te Kete Wananga Foyer, A102, 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. 

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