Pan African Community Centre

13/05/2026

Meet Ps Peter Aupaau (Pita Aupaau)

Ps Peter Aupaau from Holy Living Ministry Samoan Church based at the Pan African Community Centre is a valued member of the wider Centre support network and Advisory Board, contributing consistently behind the scenes to help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised community environment.

An ordained Church Pastor with strong community values, Ps Peter supports the Centre across health & safety, facilities support, operational coordination and community mentoring initiatives. He also provides adult oversight and supervision for the Centre’s Youth Empowerment & Mentoring Programmes, helping reinforce child protection, safety and accountability standards while supporting young people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

While the youth lead and drive many of their own initiatives independently, Ps Peter helps provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages positive participation, mentorship and community connection.

As part of the Centre’s Advisory Board, Ps Peter contributes to strengthening Afro-Pacific relationships by helping identify shared cultural values, traditions and approaches that bring diverse communities together.

Ps Peter is also part of the Pan African Community Centre Auckland Emergency Management Team Whau Community Emergency Readiness Network serving as the immediate onsite response lead during hub activations and emergency situations.

In addition, he coordinates the Centre’s Junk2Gold community support initiative in partnership with Junk2Go Rubbish Removal, helping connect donated household items with families and community members in need across Auckland.

Known for his calm presence, reliability and willingness to serve, Ps Peter continues to play an important role within the wider ethnic community village helping strengthen inclusive spaces across Auckland.

We also acknowledge and thank the Whau Local Board for supporting security and community safety initiatives connected to the Centre.
Foundation North
Ministry for Ethnic Communities
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
Waitakere Ethnic Board
The Trusts
SLNZ Helpline

12/05/2026

Congratulations to Senior Sergeant Loveleen Kaur on this incredible achievement and recognition within New Zealand Police 👏🏾
Representation matters. Leadership matters. Visibility matters.
It is always encouraging to see women from diverse ethnic communities stepping into leadership roles and serving communities across Aotearoa New Zealand with professionalism, dedication and commitment.

Also wonderful to see this recognition highlighted as part our Monthly Police Ethnic Social Cohesion meeting engagement and celebration of diverse leadership within Aotearoa New Zealand.

Well deserved recognition👏🏼
Whau Local Board
Auckland Council
Foundation North
SLNZ Helpline
Radio54 African PanoramaLive
Ministry for Ethnic Communities

12/05/2026

Congratulations to Senior Sergeant Loveleen Kaur on this incredible achievement and recognition within New Zealand Police 👏🏾
Representation matters. Leadership matters. Visibility matters.
It is always encouraging to see women from diverse;ethnic communities stepping into leadership roles and serving communities across Aotearoa New Zealand with professionalism, dedication and commitment.
Well deserved recognition 👏🏾

12/05/2026

New Zealand Police Ethnic Leaders Social Cohesion Meeting 12 May 2026
Western Springs, Auckland

Another valuable evening connecting with community leaders, NZ Police, and partner agencies through the ongoing Leaders Social Cohesion meetings.

These gatherings continue to provide an important space for relationship building, dialogue, collaboration and strengthening connections across Auckland’s diverse communities.
Appreciate the time, effort and ongoing engagement from everyone involved in organising and supporting these meetings.
Thank you NZ Police, Inspector Andrew Lui, Sergeant Kevin Deng, Auckland Transport, community leaders and all attendees for a constructive and welcoming evening.
SLNZ Helpline
Jay Lioness Nara

11/05/2026

Meet Ketina Chivasa
Also known by many as Advocate Ketina Chivasa KC
Ketina is the Co-Founder and Current Chair of the Pan African Community Centre (PACC), Registered Nurse, Co Director of NZ Infection Prevention & Control Consultancy (NZIPC), Certified Healthcare Auditor, Radio Broadcaster on Radio54 African PanoramaLive, ordained Evangelist, ultramarathon runner, mother and grandmother.

Known for her strong sense of justice and willingness to ask uncomfortable questions, Ketina continues to advocate for authentic representation, inclusion and meaningful participation for African and diverse ethnic communities across Aotearoa.

A passionate believer in leading by example, she uses movement, running and community participation as part of her leadership approach, helping create spaces where people feel genuinely seen, heard and connected.

Ketina is also very passionate about speaking openly (including lived experiences) on difficult but important issues often left unspoken within communities, including family violence prevention, exploitation, consent, accountability, women’s wellbeing, Mental Health, racism and protecting vulnerable people, youth and families.

Ketina was recently selected to represent Athletics New Zealand at the IAU 24 Hour Asia-Oceania Championships in Japan and also helped establish Parrs Park parkrun, promoting inclusive community wellbeing with strong NZSL and multi-ethnic participation.

She is also well known for reminding audiences that Africa is a continent made up of 54 diverse countries each with its own cultures, languages and identities.

"When communities are intentional about inclusion, people show up."

Whau Local Board
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
Ministry for Ethnic Communities
Foundation North
Waitakere Ethnic Board
Whau Community Emergency Readiness Network
Auckland Council
Running Events
SLNZ Helpline
Jay Lioness Nara

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, aunties, foster mums, spiritual mums and women quietly carrying others through life every single day 💐🤍
Motherhood comes in many forms through birth, sacrifice, nurturing, guidance, love, prayer, community and simply being there when someone needs you most.

Today we celebrate the strength behind the smiles, the sacrifices nobody sees, the endless worrying , the resilience, the love and the grace that mothers carry every day.

Thinking also of those who find today difficult 💔

Those grieving, missing their mothers, longing to become mothers, navigating loss, or carrying silent pain. You are seen too.

May today bring Love, Peace, Rest and Appreciation to all mothers everywhere 🙏

Jay Lioness Nara

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

Today representatives from the Pan African Community Centre are attending the Te Tiriti o Waitangi facilitator training workshop at Melville Cricket Pavilion.
Always important to keep learning, listening, reflecting and strengthening our understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history, relationships and shared responsibilities 🤝🇳🇿🌍
Beautiful way to start the morning too… even welcomed by a beautiful weather.
Jay Lioness Nara

06/05/2026

Soccer for Youth in Action ⚽️

Proud to see this in partnership with Local Soccer Clubs creating opportunities and pathways for our youth !

This is what it looks like when young people take initiative 👏🏽
No waiting. No excuses. Just showing up, playing hard, supporting each other and building something positive together.
From drills to game time, the energy, teamwork and leadership on display says it all.
Well done to all our youth who continue to step up and make these sessions their own. This is bigger than football… it’s confidence, connection and community.
Keep showing up. Keep growing.