The term “Union” can be a little scary. We don’t blame you for wondering, “should I join?” The truth is we aren’t that sort of a Union. We are a Student Association that exists because two other associations merged in the 70s. Think of it like a gender non-binary...
Kia ora, my name is Te Riria I am in my third year of a Bachelor of Environmental Planning: Te Ara Taiao Māori stream. I’m a director on the WSU board for 2021 which is mostly a kaimahi type of role, supporting events and being someone that students can...
It’s time we talked about the campus! More specifically it’s time you talked about the campus and we listened. Every year the WSU and the University run pockets of consultation with students. Some of this is done in feedback groups, some of it is in surveys, and a reasonable...
Tūrakirae ki runga, Paritū ki raro Kahungunu matangi rau, Wairoa tapoko rau Ka titiro whakarunga ki te maunga tiketike, ko Whakapunake Ka titiro whakararo, ko Te Reinga, te rerenga wai i rere mai i nga awa o Ruakituri raua ko Hangaroa. Koromiomio ana ngā wai o Te Wairoa, te...
Te Uranga It is an awesome opportunity to be across the many kaupapa impacting our University and to offer a voice on behalf of our tauira. In addition to being a WSU Director, I am the representative on Te Kāhuinga Tumuaki alongside, and chaired by, our wonderful VP...
Want to get involved and have a say about the important matters within the university? The WSU hears you, and has taken action! Whether you are a class representative, a student on the Divisional or Academic Board, or part of a student club, you are a leader in your...
As the President of the Waikato Students’ Union, I’m pretty much involved in every student representative role here at the University, from chairing the WSU Board of Directors, to sitting on Council alongside the likes of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, to Bus for a Buck night shifts during orientation!...
Trimester B, aye? We’ve all made it this far in the year and the end of the line is so close yet so far. For the new students just starting out their uni life, welcome! To returning students, welcome back I guess. In this edition, we are going to...
Kia ora koutou, ko Leah tōku ingoa Nō Māwhera me Tauranga ahau He kaiwhakaako hōkī ahau Hi all! My name is Leah. I was born in Greymouth along the West Coast of the South Island and now live in Tauranga. I am also a hockey coach! I am...
Talofa, kia ora! As your Pacific Director for 2021, my role is to simply be the bridge between WSU and the pacific students. My role is essential in communicating messages between the WSU and the pacific students and vice versa. I engage frequently with the Pacific Students Associations on...
