PACIFICA Hutt Valley Branch

28/08/2026

VA'INE NETWORKING & AGM

Meitaki ma'ata to everyone who joined us for our event on Monday night. It was a great opportunity to connect, reflect and look ahead to the year ahead.

We also acknowledge and thank our outgoing executive members for their service and contribution over the last 3 years:

President: Tapu Vea
Co-Secretary: Sinapi Taeao
Treasurer: Sarai Tiata-Penita

Congratulations to our newly elected executive team:

President: Justine Taito-Matamua
Secretary: Melemo Mataele
Treasurer: Gail Ah-Hi
Public Relations Officer: Moushmi Fa'amate
Events Coordinator: Yet to be filled
Youth Representative: Yet to be filled

We look forward to continuing the work, creating opportunities and building a strong network for Pasifika women across Te Awa Kairangi.

Interested in getting involved, joining our branch or filling one of our vacant roles? Get in touch with us via DM or email [email protected] 🧡

17/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🧡

Your community. Your voice. Your growth. Your people.

Come along and:
• Meet other Pasifika women
• Connect and build relationships
• Share your voice and ideas
• Develop confidence and leadership skills
• Get involved in our community

Monday 24 August 2026 | 6PM–8PM
The Angus Restaurant, Carnmore Hotel, Lower Hutt

All Pasifika women welcome.

Haven’t registered yet? Register now: tinyurl.com/pacificahv

14/08/2026

Are you a Pasifika woman in the Hutt Valley? 🌺

Come along to our Va’ine Networking & AGM and connect with other Pasifika women, build relationships, celebrate our cultures and be part of shaping the future of PACIFICA Hutt Valley.

Whether you’re new to PACIFICA, a returning member, or simply curious about what we’re about, all Pasifika women.

📅 Monday 24 August 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Angus Restaurant, The Carnmore Hotel

Register now: tinyurl.com/pacificahv

Come along, meet new people, and be part of the next chapter of PACIFICA Hutt Valley 🧡

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

An honour and absolute pleasure to host 100+ Central Region PACIFICA va’ine toa from across the region, right here in the mighty Te Awa Kairangi, for our Central Region Mini Conference today 🧡🩷

A day filled with connection, culture, learning, laughter and sisterhood.

For our small branch, this is a day that will forever go down in history. We are so proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful to everyone who showed up and helped bring this vision to life.

Meitaki ma’ata, fa’afetai tele lava, mālō ’aupito and thank you all for being part of a very special day 🌺

06/07/2026

Mauri everyone, happy July!

Grateful to reach this side of 2026. Praying you and your families are well.

We have our Hutt Valley Branch catch up & check in next week:
📅 Monday 13 July
⌚️ 6.30pm start
📍 Sacred Heart College LH (65 Laings Rd), staff room
📝 Agenda items - mini-conference update, upcoming events & catch up
🥘 Please bring a plate to share for dinner.

RSVP by reacting with a ❤️

Any questions/concerns feel free to get in touch 🙌🏽

Looking forward to fellowship with you all x

Ko rabwa 🧡

Tapu Vea
PACIFICA Inc. Hutt Valley Branch President

23/03/2026

𝐏.𝐀.𝐂.𝐈.𝐅.𝐈.𝐂.𝐀. 𝐈𝐧𝐜. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟔, 𝟱𝗽𝗺.
Preference will be given to current PACIFICA members or close family of PACIFICA members.
Application forms can be accessed via this link: https://www.pacifica.org.nz/grants

P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Inc. (PACIFICA) is a non-profit community organisation that was founded in 1976 with a network of branches throughout Aotearoa-New Zealand. Our 22 branches operate in our three designated regions, Northern, Central and Southern.
From 2002 to 2010, PACIFICA branches fundraised to build an education fund to provide educational grants to assist Pacific students with their educational development and to help fulfil their dreams and aspirations. PACIFICA has been distributing these grants since 2010.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟐 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
1. 𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑨 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔
🌺 Value: $2,000.00 per grant
🌺 2 x grants available per region: Northern Region, Central Region and Southern Region
🌺 For Pacific women studying at undergraduate level who need some financial support to continue their tertiary education.
2. 𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑨 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔
🌸 Value: $650.00 per grant
🌸 2 x grants available per region: Northern Region, Central Region and Southern Region
🌸 For Pacific females in Year 12 who need some financial support to continue their secondary education.

Please forward any enquiries to [email protected]

01/12/2025

Manuia le Kerisimasi, Kilisimasi Fiefia, Manuia te Kilihimahi, and Happy Festive Season! 🎄🎁

We would love for you to join us for our Christmas Dinner on Monday, 16 December at The Empire (Est. 1950), 175 Jackson Street, Petone, starting at 6:00 PM.

This invitation is open to all Pasifika women, mamas, and girls of the Hutt Valley. Come along for an evening of fellowship, alofa, warmth, and thanksgiving as we celebrate the season together.
Note: This is a PYO (Pay Your Own) event.

Reserve your dinner ticket here:

Join us for a fun Christmas Dinner with P.A.C.I.F.C.A Hutt Valley – good food, laughs, and great vibes!

08/09/2025

P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Hutt Valley Branch Membership – Registrations & Renewals Now Open! 🌺

Why join us?
Be part of a vibrant sisterhood where Pasifika women in Te Awakairangi – Hutt Valley come together to share life, uplift one another, and walk this journey side by side.

This is your safe and sacred space to be empowered, to learn, and to grow — Hutt Valley styles! ✨

Membership benefits include:
✅ Local events for Pasifika women, by Pasifika women
✅ A strong network of support, encouragement, and empowerment
✅ Opportunities to connect across generations — māmā, aunties, daughters, and youth

Membership options:
Life Member – Free
Ordinary Member (26 years +) – $50
Young PACIFICA Member (16–25 years) – $20
PACIFICA Youth (12–15 years) – Free

👉 Register today via the link: https://forms.gle/ifGcaCbyrjjdZcoT7