A family-centred approach to delivering key services in education, health, economic development, culture and leadership has proven to be beneficial to the Sa Petaia family in Wellington, operating under the name Vinepa Trust. Pasifika Futures Small Grant Fund helps to support the Sa Petaia family and other small community and family organisation. Gabrielle Sisifo-Makisi (Gabby)… Read more »
Whānau Ora aids tivaevae revival
Porirua Cook Islands women gather every Wednesday at Te Akapuanga Hall in Cannons Creek to revive one of Cook Islands treasures, the tivaevae (quilt), for an exhibition planned in July. With the help of Taeaomanino Trust, these women were provided with sewing machines, scissors, cotton and materials through Whānau Ora fund to do what they… Read more »
Wellington Samoan speech contest
Tauvaga Tautalaga Samoa, sponsored by Pasifika Futures, saw the region’s most talented young speakers compete with the theme “Ma’au i lou ofaga. Maua’a lou faasinomaga” which translates to ‘Keeping your identity alive to thrive’ at Mungavin Community Hall in Cannons Creek, Porirua on 23 June. The three categories of speeches were 3 minutes for juniors,… Read more »
Wellington Tonga Youth Awards
Pasifika Futures is proud to be part of the awards celebration for Tongan youth and their achievements at the recent inaugural Wellington Tonga Youth Awards, held at Te Wharewaka o Poneke in Wellington on 24 June. The Wellington Tongan Council Leaders organised the first ever Wellington event which recognises Tongan youth and acknowledges the contribution… Read more »
Register Now for the Whānau Ora Conference
Registration is open for the Pasifika Whānau Ora Conference 2017 which takes place on the 31st July and 1st August at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington. This conference brings together Whānau Ora partners and key agencies to acknowledge the commissioning work undertaken during the last three years, to share experiences, and to celebrate… Read more »
16 June 2017: ‘From Work to Wonder’ Whānau Ora Conference
Reviewing the evidence, innovative work and planning for the future will be the centre of Pasifika Futures’ Whānau Ora Conference, to be held at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington on 31 July and 1 August. Whānau Ora partners and key agencies will come together to acknowledge the commissioning work undertaken during the… Read more »
How are we doing? report released
Pasifika Futures recently released a report that reveals the current state of New Zealand’s Pacific community. The report provides a current statistical overview of Pacific peoples in New Zealand and is based on data published by a range of organisations, including Statistics New Zealand, MBIE, New Zealand Parliament, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry… Read more »
Vege-cation wins People’s Choice Award
An innovative vegetable garden programme in Marlborough that aims to get healthy, nutritious food into Pasifika homes was recently voted as people’s choice. The Kimi Hauora Marlborough (PHO TRUST) vege-cation project, funded by Pasifika Futures Whānau Ora programme, is the winner of the People’s Choice Award and Best Presentation at the 2017 Nelson-Marlborough Health Quality… Read more »
Support for solo mum
You often hear that a mother’s heart is always with her children. Akateni Teiti, Cook Islander, lives in South Auckland with children aged 4, 3 and 1 has the a heart of a breadwinner mom. Last year, Akateni’s partner died suddenly and it took a big toll on her young family. “Our circumstances changed dramatically…. Read more »
Sports Day shares health message
This ANZAC Day, Pasifika Futures sponsored the Wellington Tongan Council Sport Day, targeting youth in Wellington. The Council is promoting family wellbeing and the importance of staying fit and healthy from a young age. The organiser of the event Violani ‘Ilolahia Wills says that it offers Tongan children and their parents an amazing health resource,… Read more »