Dr Fa’asisila Savila
researchers
Dr Jacinta Oldehaver
Dr. Jacinta is a Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy and the Associate Dean of Pacific descent with Tongan/Samoan/German heritage. With more than 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher in the primary sector, she has held middle leadership positions overseeing a large syndicate of teachers. Her expertise includes leading initiatives in literacy, health, and physical education….Continue Reading Dr Jacinta Oldehaver
Dr Sereana Naepi
Dr. Sereana Naepi is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences. Dr Sereana conducts research into equity in higher education on both national and international scales, utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to narrate the experiences within universities and the broader higher education and research sectors. Her work is dedicated to ensuring that all learners, faculty, and staff receive the education system they deserve. Dr. Naepi is presently a Rutherford Discovery Fellow, exploring the intersection of neoliberalism and equity in higher education….Continue Reading Dr Sereana Naepi
Dr Karamia Müller
Dr. Karamia Müller is a Pacific academic specializing in indigenous spatial concepts. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries, her research focuses on the authentic integration of indigenous methodologies and design practices to foster resilient futures amidst societal disparities. Her interests lie particularly in the application of Māori and Pacific values within architectural contexts. Dr. Müller’s scholarly pursuits extend to the exploration of contemporary Pacific architecture and art, the contributions of women to architectural and artistic production in the region, as well as the utilization of social media and digital technologies by Pacific communities to shape digital spaces…Continue Reading Dr Karamia Müller
Dr Caleb Panapa Marsters
Dr Caleb Marsters is a Lecturer at Te Wānanga o Waipapa, School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies. Of Cook Islands Maori (Takitumu, Rarotonga, and Palmerston) and NZ Papa’a descent, Dr Caleb has a background in community and public health. His research focuses on Pacific wellbeing, men’s mental health, positive youth development, Pacific education, and sports in the Pacific. …Continue Reading Dr Caleb Panapa Marsters
Dr Sam Manuela
Dr Sam Manuela is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology for the Faculty of Science. He is also the Associate Dean Pacific for the Faculty of Science Administration at Waipapa Taumata Rau. His research interests include social psychology and the Pacific Peoples psychology…Continue Reading Dr Sam Manuela
Dr Marcia Leenen-Young
Dr. Marcia Leenen-Young is a Senior Lecturer and historian specializing in Pacific Studies at Te Wānanga o Waipapa, School of Māori and Pacific Studies, Waipapa Taumata Rau. Dr. Leenen-Young has a diverse academic background, encompassing the histories of ancient Greece and Rome as well as the learning and teaching of Pacific students. …Continue Reading Dr Marcia Leenen-Young