General President of Te Tira Ahu Pae, Jake Law

Q & A with the editor

MASSIVE’s Editor, Leila, recently got together with Jake to discuss what his first few weeks as General President of the student association has been like.

Leila: Kia ora Jake. How’s your first few weeks as president gone?

Jake: It feels like a wonderful opportunity- to be the first ever general president for the different campuses. It’s been energising, exciting, and I’m enjoying looking at how we can bring our diverse student communities together.

Leila: What does the new ‘Tripartite presidency’ mean?

Jake: It means wider representation for students, as we have me (General), Ramairoa (Manawhakahaere), and Aniva (Pasifika). We work together to advocate for the whole of the diverse student population across campuses and distance.

Leila: What do you like about working in student representation?

Jake: I’m a people-oriented person, I love opportunities to listen to other people, be transformative, support others. I really enjoy calling for better solutions for students and working with the university to achieve that.

Leila: Something we might not know about you?

Jake: I’m a massive K-Pop fan (points to poster on wall). Stray Kids, they’re probably my favourite band. I suppose that might be kind of niche in NZ.