Risabh Bastola
Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) ākonga
From Nepal to New Zealand: Risabh Bastola’s journey in science and self-discovery.
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Staff and Student Profiles
Fatima Haddadian
Nursing Graduate
Growing up in Shiraz, Iran, Fatima always had a nurturing spirit. Whether caring for her grandparents or being the ‘caretaker’ among her friends, she had a passion for helping others.
Marcus Flintoff
Veterinary Nursing Lecturer
Marcus Flintoff has more than 14 years of teaching experience. He is a Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing. This year, he began a new journey with Te Atakura. His work has earned him recognition from UCOL and the New Zealand Veterinary Nurses Association.
Davis Ferguson
Bachelor of Nursing ākonga
Davis Ferguson's journey to becoming the Te Rūnanga Tauira Chairperson is inspiring.
Morgan Beugelsdyk
Bachelor of Nursing ākonga
Morgan Beugelsdyk’s journey into nursing is deeply rooted in a lifelong passion and a series of profound life experiences.
Sam Shortall
Automotive Engineering ākonga
Sam's fascination with cars, particularly those from the 1960s, and his love for all things automotive led him to enrol in the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering at UCOL.
Esmay Krause
Early Childhood Education ākonga
“The universe is built on relationships. It’s about how stories are told and passed down. This is how we honour my culture and Te Tiriti.”
Ngakita Ngatai
Graduate of Bachelor of Nursing
Recent graduate Ngakita Ngatai believes that everyone deserves fair and equitable treatment when accessing healthcare, which motivated her success in her nursing studies at UCOL Wairarapa.
Niels Huibers
Hospitality Lecturer
The Dutch have an adoration for coffee and for Niels Huibers, this love ignited a whole career.