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Bachelor of Arts Graduates Who Have Made Their Mark
Bernice Mene, BA (1998)
Best known for her decade-long netball career, captaining the Silver Ferns in 1997, 2000, and 2001. Since retiring from international netball in 2001, Bernice has involved herself in a range of projects, including sports writing and Athlete Career Education work for the New Zealand Academy of Sport. She was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2002 for her sporting achievements.
Taika Waititi, BA (1997)
Taika Waititi is a film director, writer, comedian and actor who has gained an international following. He has written and directed a number of award-winning films and his second feature film Boy premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010, and won top prize in its section at the Berlin Film Festival. It has since become the highest grossing New Zealand film of all time. Earlier credits include being nominated Best Actor in the New Zealand Film Awards for his role in the film Scarfies and an Academy Award nomination for Two Cars, One Night.
Ross Mountain, BA (1969)
Ross is the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ross has had more than 25 years of experience in the fields of economic and social development, and humanitarian affairs. Ross served as President of the New Zealand University Students' Association from 1966-1967.
Piera McArthur, BA (1951)
Piera McArthur is a leading New Zealand painter whose original style is characterised by vibrant colour, movement and humour. She lived overseas for many years exhibiting in Paris, London, New York, Sydney and Moscow between 1975 and 1990. This established her career as a painter and also presented opportunities for cultural diplomacy and to enhance New Zealand‘s reputation internationally. In Moscow, Piera was the first New Zealander to have a solo show at the New Tretiakov Gallery. Over the past 20 years, she has exhibited extensively around New Zealand and undertaken commissions both locally and overseas.