Welcome to Tūria—the WSBG blog

Welcome to Tūria – the WSBG blog. The aim of the blog is to provide you with advice, hints, and helpful resources.

Welcome to Tūria—the WSBG blog

Welcome to Tūria – the WSBG blog. The aim of the blog is to provide you with advice, hints, and helpful resources.

10 Jun 2023

Kia ora and welcome to Tūria—the Wellington School of Business and Government blog!

Whether you are just getting started in the exciting fields of business and government, or are an experienced professional looking to enhance your skills, Tūria is here to provide you with tips, advice, and resources to help you thrive academically and personally.

Tūria is a te reo Māori word which means ‘journey’ and reflects our mission of inspiring, guiding, and empowering you every step of your student journey with us.

Here you'll find a wealth of information from our passionate staff, alumni, and current students who have faced the same challenges you may encounter and are here to help you navigate them with confidence.

From tips for balancing work and study to career advice and inspiring graduate stories, we want to empower you with the information you need to make informed decisions and thrive in the dynamic world of business and government.

We are thrilled to have you join us on this platform and look forward to seeing where your study journey takes you!

The team behind Tūria

We're priviledged to work with a team of passionate student writers, who bring their fresh perspectives and unique voices to the blog and help inspire others on their study journey.

Brook-Lyn Buchanan

"Kia ora! I am currently in my final year of the Bachelor of Commerce, with a double major in Marketing and Management. I am originally from Whanganui and moved to Wellington for university. I am excited to write for Tūria and to develop my communicative skills while sharing my experiences. I hope to aid prospective students in navigating their academic journey."

Kiriana Welsh-Phillips

"Hey everyone! I'm 25 and a final-year Bachelor of Commerce Student. I have lived abroad and gained some life experience that has helped me excel in my education and career, and I hope to share these experiences with you. I'm also a 200-Level Marketing tutor so I hope to meet a lot of you in person soon!"

Emily Agate

"Kia Ora. I’m a second-year Bachelor of Communications student majoring in Marketing Communications with a minor in International Business. I’m so excited to be writing for Tūria, to connect more with the faculty and develop my skills. I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the journey business students face by exploring the ideas, themes, and questions they have."