Champions Of Change: Nga Vaka O Kāiga Tapu

28/04/2026

Our Tugaki Ke Olatia – Tokelau Champions of Change are running a community event.

Come through and connect with services supporting our communities – from health checks to education, career pathways and workshops to build skills and explore opportunities.

Saturday 2 May 2026 | 10am – 3pm
AUT South Campus, Manukau

Be part of the movement creating stronger, more connected communities.

Pasefika Proud Mafutaga Tupulaga Tokelau i Aukilani - MTTA

18/03/2026

Great to see practitioners travelling from across the motu to take part in this training. A strong reflection of the value they place on ethnic-specific frameworks to better support their communities.

On 27 February, cultural facilitators Pastors Teremoana Tauira and Kitiona Tauira led the first Cook Islands Tūranga Māori training for 2026, bringing together practitioners committed to strengthening culturally grounded support for Pacific families.

A micro-credential is a short, recognised qualification that focuses on specific skills and knowledge. This programme is at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (the same level as a diploma) and awards 20 credits.

More trainings are coming up — check out the link to learn more and register: https://ngavaka.nz/training/micro-credential-professional-development/
Fiji – Vuvale Doka Sautu | Friday 27 March 2026
Niue – Koe Fakatupuolamoui he tau Magafaoa | Friday 24 April 2026
Tuvalu – Toku Fou Tiale | Friday 22 May 2026

Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu is funded by the Ministry of Social Development through Pasefika Proud

14/01/2026

Pastor Teremoana Tauira, Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Cultural Facilitator, shares a message of care and connection this Christmas and New Year.

If you or someone you love needs support, help is available, and you don’t have to face things alone. Find support services and helplines here: https://ngavaka.nz/get-help-now/

Pasefika Proud

01/01/2026

Senior Sergeant Sanalio Kaihau, sends Christmas and New Year wishes and encourages everyone to enjoy events, look after family, and celebrate responsibly. 🤍

28/12/2025

Drive safe this festive season

Constable Sione Fua’s message to our youth is to stay safe on the roads, take care when out in the community, and look after yourself and others this Christmas and New Year.

25/12/2025

This Christmas and New Year, Michael Chan Foung - District Pacific Liaison Coordinator from the Pacific Responsiveness Team at New Zealand Police shares a message of care as families spend time by the water.

With many heading out to swim or fish, let’s look out for one another and keep our fanau safe this holiday season.

21/12/2025

A festive message for Tokelau and Pasifika families

Rev Iutana Pue, Tokelau Cultural Facilitator and Tūgaki Ke Olatia Champion, shares warm wishes of care, connection, and looking after one another this Christmas and New Year.
Sending alofa and blessings for a safe festive season.
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Translation in English

As we are now approaching the festive season, Christmas and New Year, please families do look after our households.
Because these are happy days, but problems and accidents still arise now and then.
Please be watchful. Take care of your family, reach out to them, or even call them by phone.
That will assure you that they are okay.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

18/12/2025

To our communities, we remain grateful and humbled to be closing out this year alongside you. Thank you to the many leaders, supporters, champions that have worked with us this year.

Over the Christmas period, our team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge, so we can be back ready to continue the work in the new year. Our offices reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

Until then, we are wishing you all a safe and joyful Christmas filled with connection, care and hope.

09/12/2025

19/11/2025

Our Tugaki Ke Olatia – Tokelau Champions of Change will be attending the Tokelau Bible Celebration alongside local churches and the wider Tokelau community this Saturday.

This marks a significant milestone for the community, as the Bible has been translated into Gagana Tokelau, a meaningful endeavour in preserving the language, culture and faith for future generations.

Date: Saturday 22 November 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm

If you’re interested, please contact Lise Hope-Suveinakama (See flyer for details).

Pasefika Proud