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
Pauline Luafutu-Simpson
Director of Pasifika Development
Riki Welsh
Kaihautū Taunaki Ākonga Director – Māori, Pacific & Rainbow Student Services
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
Senior Liaison Officer
On Parental Leave
Pacific Staff at UC
Dr Abby Suszko
Kaiārahi | College of Science
Caroline Syddall
Pacific Library Liaison
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
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.