Celebrating Cook Islands Māori Language Week: ‘Ātui’tui’ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga
Every year, Aotearoa New Zealand proudly celebrates Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani – Cook Islands Māori Language Week. This special week shines a light on the vibrant language, heritage, and cultural traditions of the Cook Islands community. In 2025, Cook Islands Language Week will be held from 3rd to 9th August, guided by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BOP Pasifika Secondary Schools Kick Off 2025 with Inspiring Tapasā PLD Day
Fakaalofa lahi atu! We had an incredible day with the Bay of Plenty (BOP) Pasifika Secondary Schools Facilitators Group as we delivered the first Tapasā Professional Learning and Development (PLD) session for 2025. This year marked a special milestone as we welcomed a few students from each school to join us for the first time. […]
Talanoa Ako Session 2 – Tomorrow, March 5th, 2025
Join us for the second session of our Pacific parent education programme! This week, we’ll be discussing NCEA and Career & Vocational Pathways. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 🍽️ Dinner: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM 🎓 Workshop: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Katikati College Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and support your children’s education journey. For more info, contact Mel at mel@pasifikainthebay.co.nz or […]
Get Ready for the Pasifika Festival in the Bay 2025!
Kia Orana! We had an exciting onsite meeting today at Otumoetai College, who are hosting our Pasifika Festival in the Bay this year on Saturday, 1 November 2025. Lock it in, whānau – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! As Pasifika Festival in the Bay, we’re thrilled to bring our community together for […]
Homework Help & More: Homo Hāia Hub Returns
Talofa lava, Malo ni! It was so encouraging to see our students back at the Homo Haia Homework Hub this week, diving into their studies with one-on-one tutoring and connecting with our beautiful Pacific cultures. 🧠 Fun Fact: Did you know the three atolls of Tokelau are Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo? Love seeing learning extend […]
Join Us for Talanoa Ako at Katikati College!
Mālō e lelei! Alva, Annette, and Mel are back at Katikati College for Talanoa Ako—a 5-week Pacific parent education programme designed to equip and empower parents to support their children’s education. 📅 Dates: Starting Wednesday, 26th February 2025🍽️ Dinner: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM🎓 Workshop: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM📍 Location: Katikati College🎯 Focus: Education, […]
Get Ready for ASB Polyfest 2025!
Pasifika in the Bay is excited to share the buzz about the upcoming ASB Polyfest 2025, a spectacular celebration of culture, performance, and community! This iconic event brings together secondary school students from across Auckland and beyond to showcase their talents in traditional dance, music, and speech. From April 2 to April 5, 2025, the […]
