Talk:Ara Institute of Canterbury

List of notable alumni and staff

Some have articles and some don't. Staff:

• Sarah Pallett https://www.labour.org.nz/sarahpallett - Added
• Henry Sunderland - Art & Design

NZ Broadcasting School:

• Jack Tame - Moved to CPIT page
• Megan Annear - now Megan Mansell and moved to CPIT page
• Polly Harding, - moved to CPIT page
• Jenny Suo
• Megan Papas
• List of NZBS graduates: https://nzbs.com/our-grads/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.84.106.3 (talk) 22:31, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

MurielMary (talk) 09:26, 7 October 2020 (UTC)

There’s nothing wrong with red links in such a list as long as each has a reliable source. Schwede66 15:40, 7 October 2020 (UTC)

NASDA:

• Blackboard Theatre Collective - started by 4 NASDA graduates
• Adam Spedding

MurielMary (talk) 23:54, 5 April 2021 (UTC)

• Mark Solomon - can't find a source which states he is a graduate or former staff of CPIT/Ara. His career seems to have been with Ngai Tahu?
• Matty McLean, NZBS? confirmed as taught at CPIT by Paul Norris - see below
• Paul Norris https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/paul-norris/biography
• Linda Tame, Principal Golden Bay HS, former staff member KiwiKA (talk) 01:55, 7 April 2021 (UTC)

• Arts graduates mentioned in this article - need to check if they are notable enough for WP. https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2103/S00036/ara-art-graduates-from-present-and-past-enliven-the-city-contribute-to-the-citys-street-art-scene.htm MurielMary (talk) 10:22, 7 April 2021 (UTC) Wongi Wilson and Guy Ellis added to Christchurch Polytechnic Alumni - KiwiKA (talk)

• I added Kaye Woodward - guitarist and vocalist in The Bats (New Zealand band), English Language tutor. Is it okay to use a post in the Ara Library blog to verify Kaye is a tutor at Ara? I got a warning when I put it in.KiwiKA (talk) 02:50, 13 April 2021 (UTC)

• Anybody added as "notable" ought to be red linked as per WP:REDYES. And there should be a Wikidata entry created if there isn't one already. Can show you tonight how to do that (if you come to the meeting). Schwede66 02:03, 13 April 2021 (UTC)

Neil Dawson and Areta Wilkinson - no evidence yet that there were CPIT staff? MurielMary (talk) 11:28, 18 April 2021 (UTC)

• Neil is mentioned as working at CPIT in his Wikipedia article "and taught drawing and design at Christchurch Polytechnic from 1975 to 1983." cited from a Press article
• I updated Areta's Wikipedia with a citation to her thesis which lists her as a lecturer at CPIT from 2008 to 2009. Is that ok? KiwiKA (talk) 01:25, 29 April 2021 (UTC)

• I deleted the list of staff and the list of former staff. I have yet to see a university article on wiki that lists its staff; it is very strange. The list of former staff is double strange: who is that of use to? I didn't realize this discussion was in progress. Nevertheless, I don't believe it belongs. There is probably a guideline on this out there somewhere. --- Possibly (talk) 20:33, 20 May 2021 (UTC)

And here is the guideline, from WP:UNIVERSITY:

Noted people – This section should give a sense of the extent to which persons with well-known deeds or highly significant accomplishments are or have been associated with the school (as by attendance there or by being on staff or faculty). For most schools this might take the form of a list of people meeting Wikipedia's notability standards (each with perhaps a very brief descriptive phrase), where such a list would not be excessively long. For very old, very large, or very prestigious schools it may be more appropriate to use categories ("Alumni of", "Faculty of", etc. note that "Alumni" categories are only for former students, including graduates; current students are not considered alumni) instead, limiting the explicit list to very well-known persons (heads of state, historical figures, etc.) and adding a narrative summary of statistics on such things as Nobel Prizes, other prestigious awards, and so on.

My read of this is that it is OK to include a list of notable staff or alumni. What was in the article was a bit indiscriminate; about 60% of those listed were not linked to articles. I guess I would be OK with restoring just the notable ones. On the whole though, I think these lists are supposed to be very discriminating and very short. --- Possibly (talk) 20:43, 20 May 2021 (UTC)

I would support restoring the faculty list, but restricting it to those individuals who have an article or where notability is without question. In the latter case, this should be shown by a red link and an accompanying entry should be created at Wikidata (if there isn't one already), as I've said twice before. Schwede66 20:29, 21 May 2021 (UTC)

OK, so are we in agreement that a list of notable staff (current and former?) can be included in the article provided the people on the list either have an article already or have established notability but no article yet? Seeking opinions from KiwiKA Schwede66 Possibly. TIA! MurielMary (talk) 03:49, 24 May 2021 (UTC)

• I'd agree with that. Schwede66 03:54, 24 May 2021 (UTC)

The following is a list of staff that were removed for reconsideration / wikipage creation / deletion etc. KiwiKA (talk) 02:23, 1 June 2021 (UTC)

Current staff

• Selena Chan recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Tertiary Teaching 2007
• Katharina Jaeger (born 1964) – artist, sculptor
• Kim Lowe – artist, Olivia Spencer-Bower Award 2019 recipient, lecturer in School of Art and Design[9][10]
• John Maillard – photojournalist, author,[11][12] photography lecturer[13][14]
• Vernon Midgley – tenor and voice lecturer
• Cameron Pearce – jazz trumpeter, arranger, composer, music arts lecturer[15][16][17]
• Gwyn Reynolds – saxophonist, composer, programme leader in music arts[18][19]
• Bruce Russell (musician) (born 1960) – experimental musician, author,[20] Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Canterbury and principal academic in School of Art and Design[21]
• Scott Taitoko – jazz trombonist, musical director, member of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra,[22] senior academic in music arts[23]
• Kate Taylor[24]-singer, vocal coach, event coordinator, vocal programme leader in music arts
• Sandra Thomson – artist, printmaker, Olivia Spencer-Bower Award 1993 recipient, drawing and printmaking lecturer[25]
• Vicki Wilkinson-Baker – journalist, journalism lecturer[26]
• Kaye Woodward – guitarist and vocalist in The Bats, English language tutor[27][28]

Former staff

• Graham Bennett (sculptor) (born 1947) – sculptor, lecturer at CPIT School of Art and Design
• Doug Caldwell (born 1928) – jazz pianist, composer, author, jazz lecturer
• Penny Carnaby – emeritus Professor Digital Knowledge Systems at Lincoln University, National Librarian from 2003–2010, and Christchurch Polytechnic library manager
• Denise Copland – artist, lecturer at Ilam School of Fine Arts 1982-1984, lecturer in School of Art and Design, Christchurch Polytechnic until 2006
• Bing Dawe – artist, sculptor, recipient of the Wallace Art Award 1999, lecturer in Craft Design / School of Art and Design 1989-2017
• Neil Dawson (born 1948) - sculptor, awarded New Zealand 1990 Commemoration medal, lecturer in School of Art and Design 1975-1983
• Ross Gray (born 1945)[29] – artist, lecturer in School of Art and Design
• Cheryl Lucas[30] – artist, awarded 2019 Creative New Zealand Craft / Object Fellowship,[31] lecturer in School of Art and Design
• Richard Marrett[32] – musical director, vocal coach, pianist, arranger, conductor, former manager of the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) and Ara Music Arts programmes.
• Monte Ohia (1945–2008)[33][34][35] – education leader, Māori Party candidate, Te Pou Matua/Kaiarahi at Christchurch Polytechnic 2005–2008
• Hana O'Regan (born 1973) – Māori language advocate, author, dean of Te Puna Wānaka Māori language studies, director of Student Services
• Sarah Pallett – New Zealand politician, midwifery lecturer
• Tahu Potiki – Maori Leader, Chair of the Ngai Tahu Development Corporation, Kaiarahi at the CPIT
• Neill Pickard (born 1943)[36] - awarded QSM in 2008 for services to jazz education,[37] founder of jazz school at Christchurch Polytechnic[38][39]
• Tom Rainey (born 1962)[40] – multi-instrumentalist, awarded ONZM for services to music, Head of Department of Creative Industries 2012–2019[41]
• Michael Reed (born 1950)[42][43] - artist, senior academic in School of Art and Design
• Areta Wilkinson (born 1969) - jewellery and conceptual artist, lecturer in School of Art and Design 2008-2009

Sources needed

Great to have the alumni list growing! It's worth also checking that the WP article for the alumni mentions that the person is an Ara/CPIT graduate e.g. the articles for Kris Faafoi and Ben Boyce don't mention this. Need to find a source and add the fact (and source) to their articles. MurielMary (talk) 03:33, 7 April 2021 (UTC)

Have added information and citations in articles verifying Kris Faafoi and Ben Boyce are graduates of NZBS.KiwiKA (talk) 20:24, 11 April 2021 (UTC)

Current staff

• Nick Hollamby - https://www.showbiz.org.nz/nick-hollamby/ https://www.iabarcelona.com/teaching-staff/nick-hollamby

The Barcelona source suggests that he's left Ara and now in Barcelona. So is he former staff? MurielMary (talk) 10:26, 18 April 2021 (UTC)

• Henry Sunderland
• Tim Budgen Art & Design motion design tutor does heaps with music videos, lighting etc.
• Christian Carruthers - tutor at Art & Design but has done a lot of animation for TV and music vids.

Former Staff - need evidence of work at CPIT / Ara

• Irihapeti Ramsden -can't find source stating she was former staff KiwiKA (talk) 23:26, 11 April 2021 (UTC)
• Elfie Spiewack - https://www.elfispiewack.com/cv.html- Can we use their online CV?

No, it's not independent. MurielMary (talk) 10:36, 18 April 2021 (UTC)

• Bruce Aitken - http://www.lenlyefoundation.com/blog-item/23/

Alumni - need evidence of being a graduate of CPIT / Ara

• Iain McGregor https://metronews.co.nz/article/life-behind-the-lens https://www.nzgeo.com/photography/life-on-expedition/ https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/85864612/iain-mcgregor-from-the-press-wins-top-photo-award
• Greg Yee - http://www.gregyee.co.nz/ Can we use the artist's own biography as evidence?
• Dane Madgwick - concept artist, illustrator, Bachelor of Animation 2005 https://conceptartworld.com/artists/dane-madgwick/ https://www.theloop.com.au/DaneMadgwick/portfolio/Illustrator/Wellington
• Akina Edmonds - actor Bachelor of Performing Arts 2008 https://gcm.co.nz/artists/akina-edmonds https://www.theshows.co.nz/akinaedmonds
• Winnie Chin, Ara graduate and sometimes tutor
• Georgia Currie Fashion graduate who won Westpac Young Designer
• Kophie Hulsbosch Ara Design graduate

KiwiKA (talk) 20:28, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

NZBS graduates - sources needed

A NZBS facebook post names the following finalists for the 2021 NZ Radio Awards as NZBS graduates. We would need to find a more reliable source than fb though to verify that they are graduates:

• Aaron Dahmen
• Alex Lansdown
• Alistair Cockburn
• Amy Tempero
• Anan Zaki
• Anastasia Loeffen
• Anna Henvest
• Asha Abdi
• Bel Crawford
• Ben Boyce
• Ben McDowell
• Braydon Priest
• Brynee Wilson
• Caitlin Cherry
• Carwen Jones
• Casey Sullivan
• Charlotte Cook
• Chris Goodyear
• Chris Key
• Claire Chellew
• Clint Roberts
• Conan Young
• Connor Kitto
• Dayna Ruka
• Edward Swift
• Eleisha Foon
• Elliot Smith
• Emma Duffy
• Finn Caddie
• Grace Rhynd
• Guy Mansell
• Hillary Schroeder
• Jack Honeybone
• Jason Winstanley
• Jess Taylor
• Joesph Shuker
• Juliet Wrathall
• Lisa Owen
• Logan Church
• Louis Herman-Watt
• Louise Ternouth
• Matthew Pledger
• Meg Mansell
• Megan Papas
• Mitchell Fulton
• Nick Baldwin
• Nikita Leck
• Raynor Perreau
• Reagan White
• Ryan Foster
• Ryan Maguire
• Rykah Hadaway
• Sarah Nickson-Clarke
• Stew Melrose
• Tom Harper
• Troy Scott
• Vaughan Smith
• Victoria Harwood
• Will Johnston
• William Ray

Winners announced 10th June 2021 MurielMary (talk) 10:22, 18 April 2021 (UTC)