Pasifika Tertiary Family Evenings 2025 – Tauranga & Hastings
To all secondary school pacific students in the Bay of Plenty – this one’s for you! The Pasifika Tertiary Family Evening 2025 is your chance to hear about Uni life, courses, scholarships, support services and more – all in a relaxed and welcoming space. Bring your families and your questions. Scan the QR code on […]
Pasifika Festival in the Bay 2025 – Save the Date!
Our much-loved community event is happening on Saturday, 1st November 2025 at Ōtūmoetai College. Entry is just a gold coin, making it an accessible and family-friendly event for everyone. Come and enjoy a full day of: Cultural performances Energetic live music Delicious steam and kai This is a great opportunity to connect with local Pasifika […]
Pasifika in the Bay Trust Welcomes New Board Members
We are thrilled to announce the addition of two outstanding members to our Pasifika in the Bay Trust board – Sa Luatua and Linda Brown! Sa and Linda join our governance team bringing valuable perspectives and experiences that will help strengthen our ongoing commitment to Pacific Education Excellence throughout the Bay of Plenty region. The […]
Planning Underway for Pasifika Festival in the Bay 2025!
Our dedicated festival committee held their first planning meeting for the 2025 Pasifika Festival in the Bay, bringing together key team members to ensure next year’s celebration will be another memorable community event. The initial planning session included Dre, Mel, Beks (our Stall Holder Manager), Tracey (Performing Group Manager) and Jo’el representing Ōtūmoetai School as […]
FREE Homework Support
Join the Homo Haia Homework Hub, our free after-school programme dedicated to empowering Pacific learners in Years 9–13. Every week, quality teachers across Tauranga Boys’ & Girls’ Colleges, Te Puke High School, Katikati College and Mount Maunganui College open their doors for focused homework help—complete with kai. Whether you’re tackling maths, sciences, ESOL or creative […]
Share Niue’s Rich Culture with Your Students!
Take a look at our *NZ Connected, Phase 2 (Year 5-6) – Pathways to Niue* resource pack. It features ready-to-go reading activities, worksheets, and fast-finisher tasks based on these Connected Journal articles: • Talamea and the Turtle • The Rock of Niue • Reawakening Hiapo Great for whole-class or independent learning. Visit the link for full details! Get the resource pack →
Book Launch Celebration: “Hunt for Niu Tupu” by Inangaro Vakaafi
Fakaalofa lahi atu, Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings! We’re thrilled to share a special moment from our Pasifika community—Mel and her mum had the honour of attending the book launch of Hunt for Niu Tupu by the talented Inangaro Vakaafi, released on 12 April 2025. Join Ana and her wise Papa Motu on a backyard adventure […]
NZEI Te Riu Roa Pasifika Fono 2025
Pasifika in The Bay Trust Proudly Supports NZEI Te Riu Roa Pasifika Fono 2025 – “Takanga ‘Enau Fohe’ – Strength in Unity” Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, and warm Pacific greetings to all! Pasifika In The Bay Trust is thrilled to announce that Alva and Mel […]
ASB Polyfest 2025 Marks 50 Years of Cultural Celebration in Auckland
The Auckland Secondary Schools Māori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, our beloved ASB Polyfest, reached a magnificent milestone this year, celebrating 50 years of uplifting our Pacific voices, movements, and traditions. The festival, held from April 2-5, 2025, at the Manukau Sports Bowl, brought together our communities in a powerful celebration of who we are and the legacy we pass […]
Connecting Cultures: Mel Supporting Pacific Learners!
Kia Orana! Mel sat down to dive deep into the importance of cultural awareness and connection in education for our Pasifika community right here in the Bay! The discussion covered building strong relationships, celebrating identity through events like the Pasifika In The Bay Festival, and creating environments where everyone can thrive. We’re gaining momentum in […]
