(interview aired on 15/05/2025) 

Hatamara Titifanue Shaw is a proud Rotuman and Fijian student leader, hailing from the district of Malha‘a in Rotuma and the Yasawa islands of Fiji. 

Born in Fiji and raised in Wellington, Hatamara is in her fifth year at Victoria University of Wellington, pursuing a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Relations with a minor in Chinese language. 

Passionate about advocacy and representation, she currently serves as the Vice President of the Pasifika Students' Council, championing the voices and wellbeing of Pasifika students on campus.