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.
Hospitality Lecturer
The Dutch have an adoration for coffee and for Niels Huibers, this love ignited a whole career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies Graduate
Majoring in Business & Systems Analysis, as well as Project Management, Fili hopes her journey will inspire other Pasifika people to continue their education and take up an interest in the IT industry.
Senior Lecturer of Photography
With over 30 years of industry experience, including nine solo exhibitions, a Silver Spool 'Master of Photography with Distinction' award and published photography books, Ian Rotherham is a pro with a camera
Mentorship Programme
Launching earlier this year at UCOL in Whanganui, the Tuakana Teina mentorship programme has taken off and proven to be a huge success among ākonga Māori (Māori learners).
NZ Diploma in Photography student
After recently finishing her New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6), Chelsea Uncles isn’t holding back.
Early Childhood Education Lecturer
Horowhenua Early Childhood Kaimahi Melissa Lepper (Ngā Puhi), never imagined she would work in tertiary education before coming to UCOL Te Pūkenga.
NZ Certificate of Plumbing learner
Looking for a positive career path change, Manish decided to enrol in the NZ Certificate of Plumbing at UCOL Te Pūkenga.
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