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Southern Youths' Song of Motivation

The Dunedin Malie Samoan Youth Group have co-written a song for Pasefika Proud about their life experiences in their shoes.

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Tackling the Silence of Family Violence

Porirua ELIM Church’s family violence prevention video producer Glenys Ngateina, along with Ace and Landa Tolai, who play the parents in the video, speak about the impact the video has had

Kiribati Migration Story

Our latest story in the Migration and Legacy series of our Pacific mothers features Betuao Chung, who migrated to New Zealand from Kiribati in 1981

Measles Outbreak

We need all families to get the FREE measles vaccine from their doctor to stop further spread in the community.

Counselling for Pasifika by Pasifika

Chief Executive of Langima’a Oceania Counselling Service Rev Saane Langi says their Pacific-focused service in South Auckland was born from a healed brokenness that now seeks to help others heal.

Say Something

Pasefika Proud is to proud to release "Say Something", a family violence prevention video produced by Porirua Elim Christian Centre.

Christchurch draft Carers’ Strategy Action Plan 2019 – 2023 Talanoa

MSD is holding a workshop/talanoa in Christchurch

Te Olaga Ola Filemu – A Life Embraced With Peace and Wellbeing

The Tuvalu Auckland Community Trust hosted the launch of the Tuvalu Family Violence Prevention Plan at the Kelston Community Centre in West Auckland on Saturday June 29.

New Family Violence Laws Effective 1 July 2019

Pasefika Proud supporter Rev. Saane Langi, Chief Executive of Pacific counselling service in South Auckland Langima’a Oceania Counselling, explains the new legislation passed by Parliament

Stronger for speaking Samoan

Speaking Samoan strengthened the relationship between reporter Laumata Lauano and her parents

Preserving Pacific languages to build stronger families

Pacific cultures are a strength that can be used positively to prevent violence within families

UN Women Support Act to Empower

MWCSD took action to empower women and girls to take a firm stance against domestic violence

Measuring and Preventing Poverty

The New Zealand Poverty Measurement Project is not primarily focused on family violence or culture. But Charles Waldegrave is adamant culture is critical to it.

Culture and Values informing strong Pacific families

Dr Konai Helu Thaman proved more than an appropriate key note speaker at the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Pathways to Wellbeing Fono.

Coping with Distress

Please be mindful of our Muslim community, our hearts and prayers are with the victims’ families and friends. We have some information and mental health advice for coping after a traumatic event for those who need it.

Nga Vaka Fono emphasises importance of culture in preventing Family Violence

The Pasefika Proud-sponsored The Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu: Pathways to Wellbeing Fono

Strengthening Porirua’s Pacific families

Theresa Nimarota (pictured left), CEO of Taeaomanino Trust and Thomas Isaako (pictured right), Manager of Counselling and Addictions, talk about Taeaomanino’s services to support their families during stressful times

Ete Eteuati Opens Up on Family Violence

Ete shared his story at the Pasefika Proud Nga Vaka o Kaiga Tapu: Pathways to Wellbeing Fono

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Kiribati Migration Story

Our latest story in the Migration and Legacy series of our Pacific mothers features Betuao Chung, who migrated to New Zealand from Kiribati in 1981 after marrying a Kiwi. Betuao’s feelings of sadness at leaving her home country was mixed with excitement about what life in New Zealand would hold for her. Read more

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Measles Outbreak

As cases of measles continue to rise across New Zealand we share Pasifika translations of Measles Info Sheets below in order to help our people protect themselves and their families. Public health nurse and Miss Samoa NZ 2019 Fonoifafo Seumanu-Mcfarland shares information about the infectious disease and where to go to get your vaccine. Read more

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Workforce development

The Pacific Family Violence Prevention Training Programme (PFVPTP) is part of the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu framework. Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu sets out the key cultural concepts and principles that promote family wellbeing for each of the eight ethnic specific Pacific communities living in Aotearoa NZ: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu. Read more