Our alumni

Around the globe, our remarkable and influential alumni are making an impact on their communities, countries and professions. Here are a few of their inspiring stories, with more exciting news and profiles to come.

Alex Tawharu

Alex Tawharu

Copywriter, Bastion Shine

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Advertising and Brand Creativity Major
Ashlee Tulloch

Ashlee Tulloch

Freelance Broadcast and Media Professional

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Radio and Audio Media Major
Bailey Palala

Bailey Palala

Mai Hot 20 Announcer, Mai FM/Mediaworks

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Radio and Audio Media Major
Ben Fitchett

Ben Fitchett

Account Supervisor, Sling & Stone, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Public Relations Major
Charlotte Newman

Charlotte Newman

External Communications Coordinator, Hato Hone St John

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Screen Production Major
Dean Talavera

Dean Talavera

Intermediate UX Designer, NZME

Bachelor of Business
  • Marketing Major
Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Digital Communication Major
Dhruti Kumar

Dhruti Kumar

Media Assistant, PHD

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Advertising and Brand Creativity Major
Gavin Sinclair

Gavin Sinclair

Senior Creative Copywriter, Global Media & Entertainment, London

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Radio and Audio Media Major
George Freeman

George Freeman

Broadcast Journalist & Producer, BBC, London

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Journalism Major
Grace Ulu

Grace Ulu

Senior Account Executive, One Plus One Communications

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Public Relations Major
Gyllian Falute Taei

Gyllian Falute Taei

Co-Founder, Sue Taei Ocean Fellowship

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Public Relations Major
Jaimee Lupton

Jaimee Lupton

Co-founder, MONDAY Haircare, Osana Naturals & Chalon

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Journalism Major
  • Public Relations Major
Jorja Parmentier

Jorja Parmentier

Event and Talent Coordinator, Mango Communications

Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Public Relations Major
Diploma in Arts
    Katy McMillan

    Katy McMillan

    Director, Global Sustainability Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca, London

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Public Relations Major
    Lauren Bartlett

    Lauren Bartlett

    Head of Marketing & Communications – UK/Europe, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, London

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Journalism Major
    Leena Tailor

    Leena Tailor

    Freelance Journalist, Los Angeles

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Journalism Major
    Louis Hartley

    Louis Hartley

    Consultant, GRC Partners + Porter Novelli

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Public Relations Major
    Makere Carroll

    Makere Carroll

    Kaitohutohu Whakapāpatanga/Communications Advisor, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    Malia Latu

    Malia Latu

    Communication and Marketing Advisor, Pacific Business Trust

    Master of Communication Studies
    Maryke Penman

    Maryke Penman

    Rugby World Cup 2021 Communications Manager, NZ Rugby
    Founder and Director, PlayMaker PR

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Journalism Major
    Melanie Dooley

    Melanie Dooley

    Senior Audio Producer, MediaWorks

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Radio and Audio Media Major
    Mengfei Liu

    Mengfei Liu

    Production Administrator, Young Vic Theatre, London

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    Ryland Hutana

    Ryland Hutana

    Content Producer, Māori Television

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Digital Communication Major
    Samantha Mills

    Samantha Mills

    Account Executive, Mango Communications

    Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Public Relations Major
    Tessa Williams

    Tessa Williams

    Marketing Manager – Australia, Gallagher Security, Gold Coast, Queensland

    Bachelor of Communication Studies and Bachelor of Business conjoint programmes
      Va’a Magalogo

      Va’a Magalogo

      Freelancer - Film and TV

      Bachelor of Communication Studies
      • Radio and Audio Media Major
      • Screen Production Major
       
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      Natalie Devery
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