21/10/2025
Tokelau Taupo Community Newsletter
Issue #1 – October 2025
Mālō ni Tokelau Taupo!
We’re excited to bring you the first edition of our community newsletter—a fresh way to stay connected, informed, and inspired as we rebuild and strengthen our Tokelau community here in Taupo.
Highlights from Our October 15th Meeting
New Leadership Panel Elected
We warmly welcome our new committee:
Chairperson: Faleti Lepaio
Treasurer: Gaualofa Nanumea
Secretary: Jess Robertson-Wylie
A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing leaders for their dedication and service. Mālō te tauivi!
Financial Update
We’re currently working to clear up around $7000 plus in outstanding bills. With a new treasurer in place, we’ll have updated financials ready for our next meeting.
Upcoming Fundraisers
Let’s come together and have some fun while raising funds:
Dance & Games Night – Friday, 8 November
Bingo Christmas Get-Together – Friday, 6 December
Thursday Night Housie – Starting early 2026
Hall Hire Process
New templates for hiring Tokelau Hall have been approved to keep things organized and transparent. More info coming soon!
Community Notices
Newsletter & page - We’re launching both to keep everyone in the
loop. Check us out ! Te Tokotoko ote Tokelau Taupo Community.
Acknowledgements – Thank you to those who have stepped down, and
fakafetai lahi to those stepping up.
Clarity & Transparency – We’re working on clear job roles and processes to
guide our way forward.
We have an email address, please reach out if you need anything.
[email protected]
Next Community Meeting
Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Tokelau Hall, Taupo
Agenda: Progress updates and next steps.
Let’s Rebuild, Reconnect, and Rise Together.
We’re stronger when we stand together.
Whether you’re new to the community or a long-time member, your voice matters.
Let’s make Tokelau Hall a vibrant hub once again.
Fakafetai lahi lele,
Your Tokelau Taupo Committee
