Professor Palatasa (Tasa) Havea’s career has been dedicated to advancing the Pacific community and the dairy industry in New Zealand. As Dean Pacific at Massey University since 2020, he has led transformative initiatives that have dramatically improved Pacific students’ education outcomes. His leadership in the New Zealand dairy industry has led to groundbreaking technologies, generating substantial economic returns. Recognized for his contributions, he was honoured with the Queen’s Medal, MNZM in 2018. He is committed to fostering diversity, building capacity, and driving positive change in education, governance, and community development, demonstrating his career-long commitment to impactful, outcome-driven initiatives.
This page was updated in October 2024.
