University pays tribute to student killed in crash

Police have confirmed that the woman killed in a car crash south of Auckland on Friday was Felicity Paige Wren, a third-year Bachelor of Design (Honours) student in the College of Creative Arts at Massey's Wellington campus.

Ms Wren, 20, was travelling in a car that collided with a truck on State Highway 27 in the Hauraki District. A friend and fellow student travelling in the same car received minor injuries.

Ms Wren, originally from Dunedin, was travelling from Wellington to Auckland to participate in Fashion Week as a photographer.

On behalf of Massey University, Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey conveys his deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Ms Wren's family, friends and students and staff who knew her.

College of Creative Arts Pro Vice-Chancellor Associate Professor Claire Robinson says she was an extremely talented and popular student. "She was described as sparkling and talented and was very well liked by staff as well as students."

Wellington campus registrar Deanna Riach says support services have been put in place at Wellington and, because a large number of Design students are in Auckland for Fashion Week, also at the Albany campus. The support services are available for staff as well as students.

A memorial service will be held at the Wellington campus later in the semester. Most students are off campus as this is the mid-semester break but will be returning next week.