The Fono Faufautua Samoa is a men's group based in Canterbury, with a dedicated focus and vision on cultivating Samoan traditions, language, culture and the enriching role of the Matai (chief).

The Tupumaiaga A Niue Trust was first established in January 2007 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The organisation is a non-profit, volunteer group, whose purpose is to provide aid to Niuean youth and families, as they navigate the challenges of being a diaspora, and work hard to reconnect with their heritage and root foundations.

We caught up with Chair for Pacific Health Plus, Fiso John Fiso ONZM, about the work the organisation does to improve the health and livelihood of Pacific communities in their region.

Passionate about men's health, Renee, Practice Advisor for Pasifika Futures Limited (PFL), draws inspiration from personal experiences and the health disparities faced by Pacific people. Renee strives to improve services and create a supportive environment, especially for Pacific people to live a prosperous life. Renee reminds us that family support can make all the difference in our health and well-being journeys!

Antonio Filimoehala is the Partnership Manager for Pasifika Futures Limited (PFL), who understands the significance of Men's Health Week. Antonio's dedication to health and well-being stems from his belief that it enables him to enjoy time with loved ones, pursue his passions, and tackle life's obstacles with energy and motivation. He also acknowledges that his health has a ripple effect on those around him, including his family, colleagues, and community.

A group of elderly in the community of Invercargill have been working together to maintain a vegetable garden, providing produce for Pacific families in need; the initiative is in collaboration with Pasifika Futures (PFL) partner, the Pacific Island Advisory Charitable Trust (PIACT).

We connected with Pacific Homecare to learn more about what they do and how they serve our Pacific families. We even spent some time with their Samoan Matua Group - fitting as we close Samoa Language Week for 2023.

The Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMAG) and Pasifika Futures (PFL) acknowledge the recent budget announcement which sees Whānau Ora receiving an additional $168.1 million over four years.

Earlier this week on May 17 was International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. For today's partner profile, we're highlighting F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust, a Pacific LGBTQI+/MVPFAFF+ focused Charitable Trust. We're grateful to have F'INE as one of our partners and acknowledge their service, advocacy and efforts to create safe spaces for the communities they serve ❤️

The South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services (SWPICS) is based in Tokoroa and focuses on serving Pacific families in the South Waikato region. Through their services, they aim to enable families to improve their health and wellbeing and to reach their full potential.

Based in the South Auckland suburb of Mangere is Taulanga Ū, an organisation that stemmed from the Free Church of Tonga. The organisation was established in 2018 with the aim to provide health services and social support to their community that are predominantly within their 34 church branches located around New Zealand.

We caught up with the team at Etu Pasifika Canterbury to talk about the work they do to serve Pacific families in the Canterbury region. We also got to speak to a father who has received support from the team at Etu for him and his family.