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.
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Staff and Student Profiles
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.”
Milana Mariu-Reade
Diploma in Creativity (Music) Ākonga
The wings of a future star have begun to grow for Milana Mariu-Reade, a UCOL music ākonga, who at 17, was cast in one of the leading roles in Act Three’s upcoming production of Kinky Boots at the Regent on Broadway.
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.
Rihari Peeti
Graduate of Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness and Sport)
From UKIDS early learning to UCOL graduate, Rihari Peeti's journey has led him full circle. With a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness and Sport) in hand, Rihari now helps others understand how to move their bodies for wellbeing.
Niels Huibers
Hospitality Lecturer
The Dutch have an adoration for coffee and for Niels Huibers, this love ignited a whole career.
Gary Whiting
Graphic Design lecturer
Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr Cliff Whiting, Gary Whiting has dedicated his life to educating the next generation of artists in Aotearoa.
Coral Hanna
Student Success Senior Manager
Not many people love their workplace enough to choose it as their wedding venue, but after over 20 years helping ākonga at Whanganui UCOL navigate the twists and turns of life, it was the perfect choice for Student Success Senior Manager Coral Hanna.
Grace Souness
Diploma of Veterinary Nursing Graduate Valedictorian
Graduating is an exciting time, and even more so when you get a surprise email telling you that you’ve been named as Valedictorian for the Manawatū campus.
Kayla Clark
Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Graduate
For someone who had never considered childcare as a career path, Kayla Clark has ‘absolutely loved’ her time studying the Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care.