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Pasifika in the Bay Trust: Empowering Pacific Communities through Education and Culture

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of Pacific families in the Bay of Plenty. Our community-driven programmes and initiatives foster educational success and cultural pride among Pacific youth.

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Homo Haia Homework Hub
Join us at the Homo Haia Homework Hub in the Bay of Plenty for a vibrant Pacific learning environment where NCEA students thrive with expert guidance.
Pasifika Festival In the Bay: A Local Pacific Celebration
Experience the Spirit of the Pacific with Family, Food, and Festivities
Rising Hibiscus
Join the Rising Hibiscus Pasifika Programme for a celebration of Pacific culture with engaging activities, leadership showcases, and personalised academic mentoring. Thrive with RH!
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About Pasifika in the Bay Trust

We are dedicated to Pacific Education Excellence. Our team of experienced educators and community leaders work with teachers and teacher educators to create innovative programmes that align with the Ministry of Education’s Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020-2030. Together, we are passionate about empowering the next generation of Pacific leaders.

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Our Programmes and Events

HOMO HAIA

HOMEWORK HUB

NCEA Support: A Supportive Pacific NCEA Study Environment.

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Pasifika Speech AND

Languages Competition

Growing Pacific Orators: Celebrating And Sustaining Our Pacific Orators And Languages.

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Tapasā

PLD

Bespoke Tapasā PLD For Educators of Pacific Leaners.

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TALANOA AKO

Programme for Parents of Pacific Learners: Parents learn tips, tricks, stats and facts about the Education system.

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Pasifika Festival

In the Bay

Performing Arts: Celebrating Pacific Identities, Languages and Cultures.

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Rising Hibiscus

Creating Pacific Y9 – Y13
Community: Growing leadership with Academic Mentoring.

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Featured News

Your lecture changed my life and thinking about Pacific Education
TEACHER EDUCATOR 2022
Lots of new knowledge, fun activities, having people who had lived the things we were talking about, giving us lots of follow up information
TEACHER
I loved learning new things each session like taking new opportunities, meeting a lot of new people and learning about their careers” Student.
TEACHER
I really enjoyed her way of bringing her own personal experience and family into the classroom, that got me interested
STUDENT TEACHER
I could see that she has a very strong passion to make future teachers aware of Pasifika learners
STUDENT TEACHER
It was great to have Mel bring her story and experience to give context to Tapasă - much more interesting than reading through the document
STUDENT TEACHER
I highly recommend this PL. For ALL teachers of Pacific Island students. The learning is extremely important for all of us. Awesome learning for primary, intermediate and secondary teachers
SECONDARY TEACHER
Meitaki Atupaka Mel. I learnt so much over the day. The content was informative, promoting personal reflection and engaging discussions from many perspectives. It would be great to see more kaiako join us next time
PRIMARY TEACHER
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Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our passionate and experienced board members, with their diverse backgrounds and expertise, guide Pasifika in the Bay Trust in empowering Pacific communities through education and culture.

MEL COTTINGHAM

Chairperson

New Zealand born British/Niue

ANNETTE LABAN

Secretary

New Zealand born Samoa/Tokelau/German

ALVA TALOPAU

Treasurer

Niue Born and Raised

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