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Our People

We have been fortunate to have a variety  people from various industries as guest lectures, who have brought with them their experiences and knowledge from their field of expertise.

Digital Media:

• Sam Balzer – Worked with Weta Productions as a Generalist and is now a 3D Animation Lecturer for Lifeway College
• Harsh Borah – Modeling Specialist
• Jason Marlow – Motion Designer and Lighting Specialist
• Jonathon Mafi - Worked as a Rigger with Oktobor Studios and is now a 3D Animation Lecturer with Lifeway College  and is the founder and owner of  Pod Lance.
• Jordan Olsen – Oktobor Studios, Composting Technical Director
• Brett Purmal – Programme Development
• David Tsui – Oktobor Studios – CG Generalist
• Eric Farmer – Huhu Studios – VFX Specialist
• Daniele Toastie - Weta, CG Supervisor
• Scott Spence -  Weta, Modeller
• Shem Dawson - Cerebal Fix, Gaming specialist

Ministry:

• Alexis Waterhouse - A Girl Called Hope
• John Ferguson - Healing Ministries
• Michael Frost - Alphacrucis
• Jan and Trevor Yaxley - Lifeway College Founders
• Sharon and Paul Bohane - LIFE Pastors
• Campbell Bond - LIFE Pastors
• Luka Robinson - Hope Center
• John Ferguson - Healing Ministries

Guest Lecturers

Craig Hansen

Med.Mgt(Hons),BA.,DipTchg

Principal

Craig has been in education for over 20 years as a teacher, Principal, ICT Director, Board Chairman and entrepreneur in both the University and private tertiary environment. As a father of three keen learners, Craig is most interested in harnessing interactive technologies such as gaming, online eTools such as blogs and animation to facilitate the learning experiences of students. His PhD is researching the transformative power of education in the Creative Industries.

Lifeway College staff have formed a holistic approach to education, teaching universal life skills in our NZQA approved academic programmes. This continues to provide a distinct contribution to tertiary education, producing graduates who positively impact the industry and economy of New Zealand. Lifeway College staff come from various back grounds and industries and bring with them sought after skills, attributes and qualifications.