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Tautiaki | Warden

Luke Morrison profile photoLuke Morrison

Luke joined 192 Castle College as Tautiaki in 2022. He is an Otago graduate and has experience in a variety of previous roles within the University of Otago, including Tautiaki of other Colleges.

Luke has responsibility for the overall running of the College, including managing pastoral care and the welfare of residents.

Tautiaki-Piki | Deputy Warden

Dasha Joseph Fernandez profile photo.Dasha Joseph Fernandez

The Tautiaki-Piki is an integral part of the management and pastoral care team.

Dasha assists the Tautiaki to oversee all aspects of the college. She also leads the Kaiāwhina Whare | Sub-Warden team.

Dasha has a centred focus on providing academic support to our residents and assists with all aspects of tauira hauora | wellness of life.

Tautiaki-Kaiāwhina | Assistant Wardens

192 Castle College has two Tautiaki-Kaiāwhina.

The Tautiaki-Kaiāwhina support the staff team in resident pastoral care and hauora | wellness of life.

They also organise the College social calendar and the Inter-College Competition, so if you have ideas of fun college events, they are the team to see.

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Kaiwhakahaere | Administrator

Our administrator is based at reception and will be your go-to person for college life queries.

They will be able to assist with parcel collection, accommodation fee payments, and any other general queries.

She is at reception between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Kaituitui Rauhaka | Facilities Co-ordinator

Duncan Lindsay

Duncan is responsible for the overall management of the College buildings and grounds, including the running of college utilities, repairs, and maintenance.

Kaiwhakahaere Ratoka Kai | Food Service Manager

Dylan Henry profile photo.Dylan Henry

The 192 Castle Kitchen team is headed by Dylan, who has won numerous awards for his culinary abilities. Keeping the college well-nourished is the goal and the friendly staff are happy to look after any dietary requirements or any other queries about kai.

Kaiāwhina Whare | Sub-Wardens

Kaiāwhina are senior students who have experience of residential and university life. They are the most visible peer role models and community leaders that our residents have the chance to regularly interact with during their first year at university.

Supportive, friendly, and knowledgeable our Kaiāwhina are a link to people and resources both within the University and the wider community. Kaiāwhina at 192 Castle share their experiences with residents to help them, as they navigate and adjust to University and College life.

Dynamic and committed, they add great value to the 192 Castle College experience.

What can our Kaiāwhina help you with?

  • General pastoral care
  • Academic support
  • First aid
  • After-hours issues
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