Contact Us
Pacific Development Team
37 Creyke Road, 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

Pauline Luafutu-Simpson
Director of Pasifika Development

Riki Welsh
Business Manager & Team Leader





Tanoa Tulia
Te Waka Pākākano Communications and Administration Coordinator
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
Pacific Liaison Officer
Pacific Staff at UC

Dr Abby Suszko
Kaiārahi | College of Science

Caroline Syddall
Kaitiaki Ratonga Rangahau
Librarian
New Zealand & Pacific

Joeana Togiaso
Lecturer (Teaching and Admin Only)



Mosese Fifita
Technician - Structures Lab


Shonam Kumar
HR Systems and Information Coordinator

Siale Faitotonu
Technical Officer
Geomechanics laboratory Technician



Tara Ross
Senior Lecturer
Journalism / Internships Co-ordinator

Dr Yvonne Crichton-Hill
Senior Lecturer
Social Work Programme Coordinator
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.