Langafonua Tonga Community Development Trust

30/06/2025

KAMATA HE 'AHO NI, 1 SIULAI, 'A HONO NGĀUE'AKI E NGAAHI LILIU MO E TU'UTU'UNI FAKALAO 'I NZ NI

1. Tu'utu'uni ki he kau ma'u'apí (landlords) ke nau taliui mo tauhi pau ki he lao ki hono fakanaunau ke māfana e ngaahi 'api nofo'angá pe Healthy Homes Standards. Kau ai hono fakanaunau māfana 'o e ‘ato, faliki, lotofale, falekaukau mo peitio). ‘Oku ‘i ai mo e ngaahi tu’utu’uni kehe. Talangata’a ki he laó ko e mo’ua!

2. Vahe livi fā'ele (parental leave) ‘oku hiki ia mei he $754.87 ki he $788.66 he uike, kapau ko e mātu’á ‘oku ngāue. Ko e mātu’a ‘oku ngāue pe ‘i ‘api (self-employed) ‘e hiki ‘enau vahé mei he $231.50 ki he $235 he uike. ‘Oku ‘i ai e ngaahi tu’utu’uni pau ki ai.

3. Kau kumingāue (jobseekers) ‘e tuku atu e uike ‘e 26 (fakafuofua ki he mahina ‘e 6) kenau kumi ngāue ai. Kimu’á na’e ta’u ‘e 1. ‘E malava ke holoki pe ta’ofi e vahe ‘a ha taha kumingāue kapau ‘oku ‘ikai ngelengele ke talangofua ki he ngaahi tu’utu’uni ‘a e lao!

4. Polokalama seivingi Kiwisaver ‘e holo e fakapale ‘a e p**e’angá mei he seniti ‘e 50 ki he seniti ‘e 25 (ki he tola ‘e 1 ‘a e tokotaha Kiwisaver), ‘a ia ‘oku holoki ‘e he p**e’angá ‘enau tokoní mei he $521.43 ki he $260.72 he ta’u. Kuopau ke a’u ho’o pa’anga Kiwisaver ki he $1,042.86 ka ke toki ma’u e fakapale ‘a e p**e’anga! Ko kinautolu ‘oku $180,000 pe lahi ange ‘enau vahé he ta’u ‘oku ‘ikai kenau toe ma’u e fakapale ‘a e p**e’anga!

5. Hiki mo e totongi ACC ‘aki e peseti ‘e 2.89% ‘a ia ko e $2418.55 he uike!

6. Hiki mo e totongi ‘o e ‘ū me’alele fetukutuku kakai tokolahi (pasi, lelue, vakatahi uta pasese - public transport) he ngaahi vahenga lalahi ‘i NZ ni, kau ai ‘a Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Otago, Christchurch (hiki peseti 2.2%) nautolu.

7. Hu’akau ‘e hiki mo ia. Kuopau ke lekooti ‘e he kau faamá ‘a e fetukutuku holo ‘o e hu’akaú ki tu’a pe ‘i loto faama!

8. Faka’atā ‘a e faito’o (drug) ki he fakaholo sinó mo e mahaki s**a (diabetes) ‘oku ui ko e Wegovy (‘oku toe ‘iloa pe ko e Ozempic) ke ma'u mei he ngaahi faletalavai (pharmacies). Ka ‘oku ‘ikai fakatau noa’ia. ‘Oku toki faka’atā (prescribed) pe ‘e he toketā ki ha taha ke ne ngāue’aki.

Ko Siulai ia mo hono ngaahi naunau!

21/05/2025

COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT COURSE

Polokalama ako ta'etotongi eni ma'a kinautolu 'oku nau kumi ngaue, pe mole 'a e ngaue, ke fakatoka ki ai ha kaha'u fo'ou. Pe ko ho'o fetu'utaki mai ki he 027 2766049 kau fakahinohino atu.

I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to change their career path. Graduates leave with the skills to work effectively in transport yards, depots, and on the road, or to move into further training or licensing.

Duration: 16 weeks full-time or 24 weeks part-time day classes
Cost: FREE*, no hidden costs (fees normally $3,300)
Location: NZ Welding School. 30a Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland
Phone: 0800 935 337

Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be 16 years or older
Have basic literacy and numeracy skills
Hold a full New Zealand Class 1 driver licence
Be physically fit and able to lift and move heavy objects, as required in the job
Be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident

This course includes 5 core modules:
CRT301 – Health and Safety (10 NZQA credits)
Understand safety legislation, hazard identification, driver health, and emergency procedures. Learn risk assessment and mitigation techniques relevant to transport and yard operations.

CRT302 – Regulations (10 NZQA credits)
Gain a working knowledge of road transport laws, permits, and documentation. Learn how to comply with legal requirements in yard operations and maintain accurate records.

CRT303 – Vehicle Systems and Technologies (10 NZQA credits)
Get practical with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Identify different commercial vehicle types and explore how to use transport technologies and forklift controls.

CRT304 – Loading Principles (15 NZQA credits)
Learn how to load, stack, secure and unload freight safely. Develop documentation and communication skills required for efficient and compliant yard operations.

CRT305 – Driving Strategies (10 credits)
Master driving techniques for different conditions. Learn to manage hazards, distractions, and safe vehicle control in real-world environments.

26/03/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

We're excited to announce the launch of our new mobile dental clinic that will bring essential oral healthcare directly to our communities across Auckland. "For many years our community has been asking for better access to affordable quality dental care, so it's been high on our strategic priorities.

Having the Mobile Dental Clinic delivered to us is going to be transformational for many of our families across Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland," said The Fono CEO, Fiugalu Tevita Funaki. Our purpose-built mobile clinic will help community members who face challenges accessing dental care due to transportation difficulties, financial constraints, or busy schedules. This exciting initiative makes quality dental care more accessible for everyone.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
A key focus of our mobile dental clinic is to provide earlier dental care for children. By reaching children sooner, we aim to reduce the number of young patients needing dental treatment under General Anaesthetic in Auckland hospitals. We will be working together with other providers, including the Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS), to improve timely access and oral health outcomes for children and adolescents across the region.

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬
This mobile dental clinic is part of a broader government commitment to improving oral health. The 2022 Budget included $12 million for 20 new mobile dental clinics to increase access to oral health services for children and adolescents with the highest health needs. We are proud that The Fono was chosen as a provider for this initiative due to our understanding of Pacific cultural needs and our community-focused approach. Pacific communities were identified as a priority for the initial phase of this investment.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬
"Our mobile dental clinic represents a significant step forward in addressing oral health disparities in our communities," says Gillian Wilson, The Fono Dental Services Manager. "By bringing these services directly to neighbourhoods and community gathering places, we're removing many of the obstacles that prevent people from receiving timely dental care."

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
Our mobile dental team will provide:
Dental check-ups
Cleanings
Fillings
Oral health education
Our experienced dental professionals are committed to providing culturally responsive care that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮
Following its official launch, the mobile dental clinic's first public appearance will be at ASB Polyfest 2025 on April 4-5 at Manukau Sports Bowl, where attendees can visit for free oral health checks and information.

We will initially partner with Early Childhood Centres and local church groups, which are important community hubs for many Pacific families. This approach makes dental care available in familiar, trusted places where community members already gather.

As the service grows, we will share information about locations and scheduling. Keep an eye on our website and future newsletters for updates on when the mobile dental clinic will visit your area.

26/03/2025

𝐎 𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐢 𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨 𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

I wanted to take the opportunity to recognise the leadership and stewardship of a great mentor and inspiration to many in our Pacific realm, Fep**ea’i Margie Apa. For us within Pacific Health, Fep**ea’i’s role as CEO for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora was the realisation that ‘nothing is impossible’ for our people. As a professional public service leader, she managed a complex system with deep expertise, excellent communication skills, collaboration, tenacity and strength. Fep**ea’i is a long-term champion of our communities and Pacific equity within health.

Dr Dale Bramley (Ngā Puhi) is now Interim CEO, as recruitment for a permanent replacement gets underway. Many of you will know Dale from his work as CEO in Waitematā District Health Board.

16/09/2024

🇹🇴🇹🇴 TAU-MALŌLŌ …AI PE ‘AE NAITE KO TOMISONI. ‘OUA NA’A TOE FAI MAI IA KIHE ‘EIKITAU ‘AE MATE MA’A TONGA. 🇹🇴🇹🇴

16/09/2024

The MMT 🇹🇴🇹🇴 KOULA SPECIALTY TRY🇹🇴🇹🇴

31/08/2024

31/08/2024

31/08/2024

Kangaroos been waiting since 2019 to avenge their historic loss to Tonga at Eden Park 🇹🇴🇹🇴

Kangaroos forward Cameron Murray has declared that Australian players have “unfinished business” when they take on New Zealand and Tonga in this year’s Pacific Championships.

30/08/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐤𝐨 '𝐚 𝐞 𝐓𝐍𝐑𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐤𝐨 𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐚'𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 '𝐢 𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐑𝐋

Kuo hoko ‘a e 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈 (𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈) ko e sino p**e faka’ofisiale ia ke ne fakafofonga’i e ‘akapulu liiki ‘a Tongá ‘i he 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 (𝐈𝐑𝐋), fakatatau ki he tu’utu’uni kuo nau tukuange mai ki he mitiá he uike ni.

Ko e tu’utu’uni ko ení ‘oku fakapapau’i ai ko e 𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈 te ne tokanga’i e liiki ‘a Tongá ‘i he fe’auhi ipu Pacific Nation Cup hili ia hono kapusi ‘a Tonga mei he memipa ‘i he IRL he 2019.

Kuo fili ai ‘e he 𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈 ha kau talekita poate ‘oku nau ma’u e naunau fe’unga ki hono fakalele mo tokanga’i e liiki ‘a Tongá ‘i he levolo kotoa pe. Fakatatau ki he fakamatala ‘a e IRL na’e ‘osi fai e fealea’aki ‘a e poate fo’oú mo e p**e’anga, pea kehe pe ‘enau femahino’aki mo e IRL.

Ko e sino fo’ou ko ení tenau fengāue’aki ai mo e ngaahi kalapu fakalotofonua. Ko e Timi Fakafonuá tenau kau atu ki he fe’auhi ipu ‘a mamani RLWC2026 ‘o tataki ‘e he 𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈.

Pehē ‘e he Sea ‘o e IRL, Troy Grant, ko hono tali faka’ofisiale ‘a e 𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈 ke hoko ko e sino p**e ‘o e liikí ‘i Tonga ko e sitepu mahu'inga ia ki he fakalakalaka ‘o e va’inga fakalotofonuá mo e teuteu ‘a e Timi Fakafonuá ki he Ipu ‘a Māmani 2026.

“Ko e konisitutone ‘a e 𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈, fa’unga, poate fili, Timi Fakafonua mo e poupou ‘a e ngaahi kalapú ‘oku hā mai ai ‘e maau mo ola lelei”, ko Grant ia.

Ko e Sea ‘o e poate 𝐓𝐑𝐋𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈 ko Lord Fakafanua, sea ‘o e falealea pea kau atu ki ai mo e kau talēkita tau’atāina, kau fakafofonga ‘o e ngaahi kalapu fakalotofonuá kaepehē ki he Timi Fakafonua.

“‘Oku ou fakamālō ki he Pule’anga Tongá ‘i he ‘enau poupou talu mei he 2019, tautefito ki he Ipu ‘a Māmani ‘i he 2022, pea ‘oku mau ‘amanaki lelei ki he fengāue’aki mo poupou’i ‘a e timi Tangata mo Fefine ‘a Tongá ‘i he fe’auhi Pacific Championships ‘oku teu hoko mai”.

𝑲𝒐 𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝑹𝑳𝑿𝑰𝑰𝑰 ‘𝒐𝒌𝒖 𝒌𝒂𝒖 𝒂𝒊 ‘𝒂 𝒆:

𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐮’𝐚𝐭ā𝐢𝐧𝐚 - Lord Fakafanua ko e Sea Falealea Tonga

𝐊𝐚𝐮 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐮’𝐚𝐭ā𝐢𝐧𝐚- Michael Whitten KC, ko e loea mei Victoria mo Tu’i Fakamau Lahi mālōlō ‘a Tonga, pea mo Viliami Takau, ko e CEO ‘o e Potungāue Takimamata mo Folau’eve’eva ‘a Tonga.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐚 - Scott Clark, p**e ‘a e timi Tangata Fakafonua na’e fili ‘e he kau va’inga Timi Fakafonuá ki he poate. Ko e CEO foki ia ‘o e kalapu Redcliffe Dolphins DRLFC.

𝐊𝐚𝐮 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢- Tevita Vaikona, to'a va’inga fakafonua mālōlō ma’a Tonga mo Super League pea taukei ‘i he ngāue fakaako mo sipoti pea ko e ‘ofisa fale’i fakatekinikale ma’ae kalapu Ha’apai RL Club; Pita Vakautakakala, ko e sekelitali ‘a e kalapu Ha’akame Broncos RL Club, pea mo Hola ‘Otuafi, ko e palesiteni ‘o e kalapu Ha’ateiho Crusaders RLC.

“ ‘Oku fakamo’oni’i ‘e he Poate fo’oú ‘a e poupou ‘a e IRL, APRL mo e Pule’anga ‘o Tongá ki hono toe fokotu’u ‘a e Kautaha Fakafonua ki he ‘akapulu liikí ‘i Tonga ni. ‘Oku mau fakataumu’a ke faka’aonga’i kakato ‘a e faingamalie ko ‘ení ke tokangataha ki he ngaahi me’a ‘oku mahu’ingá mo hono langa fakalakalaka ‘o e sipotí ki he lavame’a ‘a e kau va’inga lolotongá mo e kaha’u”, ko Lord Fakafanua ia.

(𝙈𝙖'𝙪'𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙤: 𝙬𝙬𝙬.𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙡.𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩)

28/08/2024

Australia vs Tonga: The Long-Awaited Rematch!

Since their historic defeat to Tonga at Eden Park in 2019, the Kangaroos have been waiting for their chance to settle the score - it’s finally here! Mal Meninga's team is set to take on Tonga at Suncorp Stadium, determined to avenge that unforgettable loss. But standing in the way is the mighty Red Sea of the passionate MMT Fans ready to cheer on their beloved team and to defend their legacy!

Will the Kangaroos break through the Red Sea? Don’t miss this thrilling showdown!🇦🇺 vs. 🇹🇴

It’s been a minute! We are back with our new official look and amping to reunite with our people!
Time to dust off the flags, soup up the car, paint the house, paint your neighbours house, paint your workplace. Rep the bloodline. The Red Sea returns 🇹🇴
Hit up Ticketek New Zealand for Kiwis match
Tickets for Kangaroos match coming soon
Let the Hype begin!

19/08/2024

𝐓𝐞𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐢 '𝐚 𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢 𝐥𝐢𝐢𝐤𝐢 𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐚 '𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐨 𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐰𝐢𝐬

‘Oku ‘amanaki ke fetaulaki ‘a e timi liiki fakafonua ‘a Tonga mo e Kiwis ‘a Nu’usila ni ‘i he ‘aho 2 ‘o Novema, fakatatau ia ki he fakamatala ‘a e kautaha ongoongo 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛 he ‘aho ni.

Ko e taha eni ‘o e ngaahi tesi fakavaha’a p**e’anga ‘a e Kiwis mo ‘enau faiako fo’ou ko 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 ‘a ia ‘oku ne fetongi ai e faiako motu’a ko Michael Maguire.

Ne kamata foki ke ‘iloa e timi liiki fakafonua ‘a Tonga ne ‘iloa ko e 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚’𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 (𝐌𝐌𝐓) ‘i he fe’auhi ipu ‘a māmani he 2017 ne nau uipi’i ai e Kiwis ‘i Hamilton ‘aki e kai 28-22.

Ne nau hoko mai ai pe ki he sitetiume Mt Smart ‘o semi fainolo ai mo England ‘o nau fo’i 20-18.

‘I he 2019 ne ake mai e 𝐌𝐌𝐓 'o fakamamahi'i 'a e timi Kangaroos ‘a ‘Aositelelia kapehe ki he Lions ‘a Pilitania ‘i Eden Park.
Teuteu pe ki he lele fuka mo e teka faliki kulokula ‘a loto ‘Okalani ‘i Novema 😀