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Meet Jeff Wilson: Our New Academic Lead
Growing up in the small coastal village of Waiomu on the Thames Coast, Jeff spent his childhood between the sea and the bush behind
Class of 2024 Graduation
The Fale o Samoa in Māngere was filled with joy and celebration on December 12, 2024, as Oceania Career Academy (OCA), Aotearoa's only Pasifika-owned
The Panuve Brothers’ Journey
Simione and Owen Panuve, brothers from Haveluloto, Tongatapu, have found their passion in the trades at Oceania Career Academy (OCA). Inspired by their builder
Picnic Tables donated to Māngere Town Centre
Residents in Māngere may have noticed some changes to the town centre streetscape. Ten new picnic tables, created and donated by OCA students, now
Graduate Story: David Taumoe’anga
Before joining OCA, David Taumoe’anga considered himself to be a normal kid looking for a future - but he was unsure of what to
Student Profile: Penisimani Sili
He may not have found the support he needed at high school, but after enrolling at OCA, Penisimani Sili (Peni) has become unstoppable. Happier
Graduate Story: Ezra Cossill
At age 18, Ezra Cossill can’t imagine doing anything else other than what he does now as an apprentice carpenter/builder. Of Samoan and European
Student Profile: Steve Mafi
Tongan student Steve Mafi always knew he wanted to be a builder. Practical-minded and good with his hands, Steve has dreamed of working in construction
