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17NovAigmua THUMB

Family First

In the heart of Hastings, where a vibrant Pasifika community thrives, a movement known as AIGAMUA is gaining momentum. Led by Jayjay Sali-Laga'aia and Marateina Fameitau, AIGAMUA is dedicated to the mental health and well-being of their Pasifika youth and families. Read more

Child Youth Wellbeing THUMB

Using Her Voice for the Youth Community

A Youth Plan webinar aimed at making Aotearoa ‘’the best place in the world for young people’’ has highlighted the challenges facing Pacific youngsters. Read more

6Sept AFJ THUMB

Yale Student Has the Key to Stopping the Flow of Online Bullying

A West Auckland teenager, about to head off to study at Yale University in the United States, hopes to leave behind a legacy that will help other young Pacific youth who are struggling with issues around social media, online bullying, and sextortion. Read more

11Jul Judge THUMB

Building a pathway for a better future

Judge Ida Malosi, the country’s first female Pasefika judge, spoke at length about building confidence towards innovative responses in restorative pathways. Read more

3 Aug DGG THUMB

Dear Great Grands

Imagine setting up a system so that generations a hundred years into the future can listen to generations from as far back as the mid-1900s. Arizona Nofoali’i Leger did, and it is the inspiration for her Spotify series Dear Great Grands. Read more

Leaders THUMB

Next Generation of Pacific Leaders

Forty-four young people from West Auckland high schools recently graduated from the Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership Programme. Read more

Caitlin THUMB

When things go south ... We'll deal with them like south

South Auckland poet Caitlin Jenkins has won the IIML National Schools Poetry Award with her poem South. Read more

Young THUMB

Young, Free & Pacific

Around 100 students from around Auckland converged on the Mangere Arts Centre in August for two days to immerse in stories from our Pacific community leaders Read more

Tiktok THUMB

Meeting the Challenge

Tik Tok Siva Challenge aimed at Pasefika youth to be proud of their culture and identity. It was the initiative of Christchurch-based Daisy and Seta Timo through Cross-Polynate Read more