Pasifika student alumni
We look to the stories of past students and staff—our gafa (genealogy)—to inspire and direct us, as we would with our tumbuna (ancestors).
Just as we look to and retell the stories of our tumbuna (ancestors) to inspire and direct us in our Pacific communities, we also look to the past students and staff of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for inspiration. They are our gafa (genealogy) here at the University.
With unique cultural understanding and Pasifika perspectives, our Pasifika alumni make a valuable contribution to their fields of expertise and communities. This, along with the University's great teaching and core values, make them highly sought after within New Zealand, Oceania, and the world.
Are you one of our Pasifika alumni? Contact pasifika@vuw.ac.nz to update your details or get involved.
Finding a different perspective
Studying Design at University allowed Petone to value new perspectives and ideas.
A love of music and a passion for numbers
Jasmine enrolled in a Bachelor of Music, but her love of maths was never far away. She sat in Discrete Maths classes and the subject "clicked straight away".
Bringing about social change
Hagen Neumegen is in his fifth year studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Politics and a Bachelor of Laws.
Rugby and achieving academic excellence
Arden brings his own education experience into his understanding of studying education and arts.
Encouraging people to consider postgraduate study
For Zefi from the Solomon Islands, the challenge of postgraduate study has been a welcome one, helped along with the support of her friends and colleagues.
International Relations meets music
Studying Arts at University has opened Adam's mind up to a world of possibilities.
Previous alumni
Read stories about our previous alumni