Pacific at AUT

This is your place to thrive. Support built with Pacific communities. Research tackling what matters to our people. Vā Pasifika spaces where you belong, Pacific leadership programmes that lift you up. Your community's behind you – and your future's ahead of you.

Office of Pacific Advancement

Support at AUT

The Office of Pacific Advancement champions Pacific success - whether you're a student, staff member, or part of our wider Pacific community. We're here to support you at Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau - Auckland University of Technology.

Vā Pasifika - Pacific student support

The team who offers support at AUT

We have a team of Tauarua dedicated to supporting Pacific students across all three campuses. From academic and financial support to pastoral care and kai, our Vā Pasifika spaces are here to help every Pacific student throughout their university journey.

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Eke Tangaroa welcomes 2026 kaihoe

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Kickstarting the year for young leaders

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AUT celebrates 2026 UniPrep graduates

Graduates of AUT’s transition to university programme, UniPrep, have gained a head start on their tertiary journeys.

Meet some of our Pacific students

Monique Oyagawa

There have been many pinch-me moments since she joined Remix Magazine in 2021 as part of her AUT business workplace experience, says Monique Oyagawa.

Falo Fifita

He loves that engineering is about solving problems and improving people’s quality of life, says Falo Fifita who is studying civil construction engineering.

Ledwina Katuke

Her interest in holistic wellbeing inspired her to study a Bachelor of Health Science, says Ledwina Katuke who is currently in the third year of her degree.

Aleynna Ulberg-Nand

Nursing is deeply personal to her, says Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) student Aleynna Ulberg-Nand who plans to use her nursing skills to support Pacific people.

Dilon Kumar

The numerous opportunities he has access to are what he loves most about his studies, says Dilon Kumar who is completing a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Marketing.

Elly Hukui

For Elly Hukui, going back to study was a big step forward, and she loved the opportunity to fulfill her long-held dream of becoming a primary teacher.

Warren-Tui Togiatama

The AUT sport, exercise and health team is world-class, says Warren-Tui Togiatama who is now in the final year of his Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Management.

Anna Taufao

She wakes up every day happy to be in the job she is in, says Anna Taufao who studied mathematical sciences and is now a financial crime investigator at Westpac NZ.

Rinesh Sean Rattan

What he enjoys most about his job is the chance to learn new technologies, says Rinesh Sean Rattan who is now a technology consultant focusing on cybersecurity.

Hannah Felise-Clarke

Watching her son struggle with mental health and addiction inspired her to understand how to offer support, says Hannah Felise-Clarke who studied health science.

Xaeda Dilirang Hokulele Ikertang

Her studies will help her contribute to her home country Palau in meaningful ways, says Xaeda Dilirang Hokulele Ikertang who is studying mechanical engineering.

Zak Tulua

He would love to see more culturally diverse events in his home community of Ōtara in South Auckland, says Zak Tulua who is studying event management.

Ulima Tofi

His time at AUT shaped his passion for Māori and Pacific communities, says Ulima Tofi who completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and a Master of Health Practice.

Tane Wolfgramm

For Tane Wolfgramm, being able to create content for some pretty famous sports teams has been a dream come true.

Fawaz Khan

He knew he wanted to get into the construction industry right after school, says Fawaz Khan who dreams of a career in quantity surveying or project management.

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Eke Tangaroa

Eke Tangaroa is a unique programme designed to increase the number of Māori and Pacific academics at AUT by appointing early career academics and supporting them to establish research-active academic careers.