WSU President Ben “Pene” Delaney is running for New Zealand Union of Students’ Association Co-President.

The NZUSA represents the largest student body in the country, consisting of 15 student associations, which represent approximately 180,000 students (two thirds of all public tertiary-equivalent full-time students). The main goal of the NZUSA is to advocate the common and collective concerns of students around the New Zealand.

The role of Co-President is an immensely important position at NZUSA. It involves organising the daily business of the Federation office and representing tertiary students at a national level.

“I see NZUSA as a natural progression from being President of the WSU,” said Pene. “I believe I can add value to the organisation and, more importantly, to students.”

Pene has had a great number of roles at the WSU, including Vice President Māori, Mentor for the Waikato Management School, Tutor, and currently WSU President. He has also received a Masters of Management Studies with 1st Class Honours from Waikato University.