Raising the Bar
Despite well-publicised concerns about the achievements of Maori and Pacific in education, the growing number of outstanding students gives Walter Fraser from the University of Auckland confidence their achievements will pave the way for many to follow
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Persisting all the way
24-year-old JORDAN SAMUELA is a recent graduate from the University of Auckland who has come through a lot in his educational journey. Persistence was the key to his success. He shares his journey with SPASIFIK
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Swimming with the big fish
Ivan Tava of Careers New Zealand introduces a series of stories about inspirational and talented Pasifika people as they journey along their career paths.
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Smooth Sailing for MITO Trailer Boat Apprentice
“MITO apprenticeships are a great way to go – they suit the way we work, and they’re definitely good for business.” - That’s the view of Lindsay Hollard, owner and manager of West Coast Marine in New Plymouth which specialises in servicing boat engines and supplying marine accessories.
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Early Childhood Education - Pasifika Style
If you’re looking to start your career in early childhood education, then New Zealand Career College (NZCC) is the right choice for you.
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Opening Doors
Despite a steady increase in numbers of Pacific and Maori graduates, factors outside their control often make it harder to enter the careers they’ve strived for. SPASIFIK founders Innes and Anne Logan recognised a need for graduates with real work experience, which is how the SPASIFIK Foundation was born.
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Yes for Pacific Talent to Shine
Pacific students are displaying the talent to be our entrepreneurs of the future as part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme
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NZIS on the move
The New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) expects 2012 will be bigger and better than ever having made key strategic decisions over its Auckland and Christchurch operations.
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Call to protect endangered Pacific languages
The Ministry of Education has held funding from Pacific Island language resources, causing wide protest amongst teachers, researchers and parents. Whitireia Polytechnic Journalism student KATIE MCALISTER reports
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From BEST to University
Tokelaun Samoan Lomitusi Tanielu says BEST Pacific Institute of Education fast tracked him to university Lomitusi ‘s decision to enrol and complete the Youth Guarantee Business Administration programme at BEST has secured him NZQA educational qualifications, university entrance and exciting career opportunities
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