Contact Us
Pacific Development Team
Te Ao Marama building, Arts Road, University of Canterbury, Ilam Christchurch.
Pacific Development Team
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch
New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 369 2775 ext. 92775
Email: pasifika@canterbury.ac.nz
Pacific Development Team

Riki Welsh
Kaihautū Taunaki Ākonga Director – Māori, Pacific & Rainbow Student Services


Keruby Ioane
Kaiurungi Pacific
Pacific Advisor




Pacific Liaison Officer
The Pacific Liaison Officer is the link between the University, schools, the Pacific community and prospective first-year students and is the first point of contact for Pacific students considering study at UC.

Alana Batcheler
Kaitohutohu Ākonga Pasifika | Pacific Future Student Advisor
Currently on Leave
Pacific Staff at UC

Dr Abby Suszko
Kaiārahi | Faculty of Science

Caroline Syddall
Pacific Library Liaison




Shonam Kumar
HR Systems and Information Coordinator

Siale Faitotonu
Technical Officer
Geomechanics laboratory Technician



Tara Ross
Senior Lecturer
Journalism / Internships Co-ordinator

Yvonne Crichton-Hill
Associate Professor
Head of Department - Social Work
Social Media
We are one of the most active and social teams on campus with regular events, get-togethers and other activities designed to support your success at UC. Follow our social channels to stay connected with the team and with other Pacific students at UC.
There are also Pacific student clubs on campus to offer support and friendship.
The Pacific Development Team run events throughout the academic year. See upcoming events on the UC Events system.