40 Under 40

Selected in 2025, read profiles on 40 of our inspiring young alumni who shine in both their professional and personal lives.

This category showcases alumni who have challenged the status quo and features Urologist and Robotic Surgeon Akbar Ashrafi.

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Alumni who have harnessed new opportunities and blazed trails. Director and Designer, Layla Kaisi, is featured.

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Jen Jones, Founder and Director of Auckland Design Week, is profiled in this group which highlights alumni changing behaviours and changing the world.

Our influencers

Specialist Sport and Exercise Physician John Nuukai Ward is one of our inspiring humanitarians.

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Aspiring musicians, creatives and artists make up this category which includes soprano Madison Nonoa.

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Our CEOs, General Managers and Consultants, including Dan Teo, CEO and Managing Partner of Radically Consulting.

Business leaders
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An index of all our 40 under 40 alumni, from 2017 to 2025.

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Six of our 40 under 40 in conversation with journalist Andrew Patterson. Available for free on Soundcloud.

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About our 40 under 40 programme, and how you can make a nomination.

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