Commerce students secure top three placings at Pursuits Competition
Posted on September 24, 2025
Macleans College Commerce students proved their skill and determination at this year’s New Zealand Commerce and Economics Teachers Association (NZCETA) Pursuits Competition, hosted by the University of Auckland Business School.
Competing against some of the best schools in the region, they delivered outstanding results across all disciplines.
The Business Studies team placed second, while both the Accounting and Economics teams secured third place. These achievements highlight the knowledge and teamwork of the students.
The competition tested participants in a range of challenging areas. Business Studies focused on marketing, strategy and operations. Accounting required strong skills in financial reporting and decision making. Economics examined complex topics such as inflation, trade and economic growth.
These outstanding results reflect the high standard of learning within the Commerce faculty and the commitment students bring to their studies. They represented Macleans College with confidence and enthusiasm throughout the competition.
Team members
Business Studies: Flynn Healy (Mansfield House), Leyla Shahbazpour (Upham), Soren Spong (Hillary), Rain Lin (Snell) and Selina Wang (Kupe).
Accounting: Jervis Lai (Mansfield), Louis Li (Mansfield), Kelly Ma (Upham), Chenyou Song (Mansfield) and Lucas Xiao (Rutherford).
Economics: Ben Honey (Rutherford), Aaron Huang (Rutherford), Alex Rose (Hillary), Henry Luo (Mansfield) and Cecilia Ma (Mansfield).
