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24Jul FVSV THUMB

Pacific Practitioners’ Fono – Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

The last of six nationwide Fono covering the problem of Family Violence/Sexual Violence (FV/SV) in our community has been held, this time in the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland region, funded and supported by PASEFIKA PROUD. Read more

10Jul FitG THUMB

Filling in the Gaps

A new report into Family Violence and Sexual Violence (FV/SV) instigated by the Ministry of Social Development makes for grim reading in places for our Pasifika peoples.The 'Gaps Report' focus is on areas which have the biggest impact on Tangata whenua and diverse communities. Read more

3May PPF THUMB

Pacific Practitioners' Fono – Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Taranaki

Fono participants were welcomed into K’aute Pasefika’s community fale and village by Leaupepe Rachel Karalus, Chief Executive. Her acknowledgement of the collective journey of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa set the tone for the theme of the fono, ‘Celebrating the Transformative Power of Connection.’ Read more

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Time for Action on Pacific Practitioners' Forum Plans

Following on from the well-received Pacific Practitioners' Forum into Family Violence and Sexual Violence, a number of ideas are about to be put into action from a collective of suggestions at the two-day event. Read more

11Jul Hon THUMB

A change 180 years in the making

The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, The Hon. Marama Davidson, represented the Government at the Fono and she covered the theme of weaving knowledge and actions together in relation to the Te Aorerekura Strategy. Read more

8Jul NV THUMB

Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu going from strength to strength

New research commissioned by Pasefika Proud paid recognition to the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu framework as identifying a range of protective factors including healthy family relationships, positive cultural identity, sense of self belief, equity between genders, communication skills, knowledge of family violence and the law, participation in Pasifika cultural and faith communities, education, employment, and good access to services. Read more

8Jul CABRINI THUMB

Sister Cabrini in good spirits as a new book is launched

Sister Cabrini ‘Ofa Makasiale’s three decades of work in trauma counselling in and around South Auckland has been captured in print. A Catholic sister for more than 50 years, Sister Cabrini was raised in Fiji, and is of English and Tongan ancestry. Read more

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Pasifika Protective Factors for Family Violence in Aotearoa New Zealand

New research commissioned by Pasifika Proud provides valuable insight into contributors to family violence for Pacific peoples and recommendations on how to protect our Pacific families, children, and futures. Read more

28May PP THUMB

The transformative benefits of Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu

Turanga Māori is fundamental to the Cook Island cultural practices to help Cook Island people build safe and healthier families. Read more

24Apr PP1 THUMB

Never too late to break the cycle of violence

Judy Faka’osi Siaki and her husband Moughan Siaki have a solid marriage, the Hawkes Bay couple of Tongan and Samoan descent are raising their children free from violence, navigating disagreements in their marriage safely and healthily. However, this wasn’t always the case. Read more