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.
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Staff and Student Profiles
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.”
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.