ASA Prizegiving 2024

2024-12-07

ASA held its very first prizegiving in 2017, with only 11 students. On Saturday, we celebrated a successful year for our 136 students, representing 77 Pasifika families from around the Manawatū. We extend our gratitude to all who joined us for this momentous occasion and for those who took part in the ceremony. We particularly thank: Rev. Sesipā Mausia (Methodist Church NZ - Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa) for blessing the ceremony. Keynote speaker - Veronica Maka-Lui (Fellow and CPEng of Engineers Australia) Opening remarks - Hon member of parliament for Palmerston North Tangi Utikere We look forward to this event every year and are grateful to the organisations that give generously, enabling us to host such an event. Gold Sponsor: Massey University - Pacific Silver Sponsor: NZQA, Sweet Pressure (Pūtahi Manawa - Healthy Hearts for Aotearoa NZ), Palmerston North City Council, Homebuild Homes Bronze Sponsor: UCOL, Papaioea Pasifika Community Trust - PPCT, Te Mataora MPTT (Maori & Pacifika Trades Training) , Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, Manawatū Business Chamber More photo's to follow.