Pasifika in the Bay Trust

Talanoa Ako 2026 – Free Workshops for Pacific Families

We are pleased to announce the return of Talanoa Ako for 2026 – a free five-week workshop series designed to support Pacific learners and their families with key education topics. Sessions run every Tuesday in March, with dinner provided and workshops led in a friendly, welcoming environment. Workshop Series: Session 1 – Tuesday 3 March: Introduction, […]

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 […]

Talanoa Ako Session 2 – Tomorrow, March 5th, 2025

Talanoa Ako 05/03/2025

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 […]

Join Us for Talanoa Ako at Katikati College!

Talanoa Ako 2025 - Free Pacific Parent Education Programme 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, […]