Homō Hālā Homework Hubs Are Back — Exam Prep Starts Here!

Mauri! Start the term with BOOM POW!

Homō Hālā Homework Hubs Are Back for Term 4.

Our Homō Hālā Homework Hubs are back for two weeks — and this term it’s all about getting you exam-ready.

Come study 1:1 with quality teachers across a range of curriculum subjects, get your questions answered, and knock out that revision with support right beside you. And yes — delicious kai is provided. Chee hoo!

Who’s It For

Open to Pasifika learners in Years 9–13 across the Bay of Plenty. Whether you’re sharpening up for exams, stuck on a tricky topic, or just want a quiet, supportive space to study — come through. All welcome.

Where and When

Tauranga Girls’ & Boys’ Colleges

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 15th October · TBC Health Room
Wednesday 21st October · Pūwhenua Exhibition Space

Malohi – Te Puke High School

Tuesdays · 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Room 615 ESOL Room
13th & 20th October

Po Ako – Katikati College

Wednesdays · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Aiga Room
21st & 28th October

Mount Maunganui College

Wednesdays · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Room A1
15th & 21st October

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Homō Hālā Homework Hubs are run by Pasifika in the Bay Trust in partnership with Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga (Ministry of Education) and SEquAL, and proudly hosted by our local colleges. It’s free, it’s whānau-friendly, and it’s been supporting our Pasifika learners to excellence every term.

More Information

Email: alva@pasifikainthebay.co.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/PasifikaBOP
Website: www.pasifikainthebay.co.nz

Proudly supported by:
Pasifika in the Bay Trust · Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga Ministry of Education · SEquAL · Tauranga Boys’ College · Tauranga Girls’ College · Mount Maunganui College · Te Puke High School · Katikati College

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Mel Cottingham

Chairperson | New Zealand born British/Niue

Mel is the chairperson of the Pasifika in the Bay Trust. She loves all things Pacific, in particular working with amazing people to initiate and deliver successful Pacific programmes and events. Mel enjoys her dream job, reading, hanging out with her nieces and nephews, travelling with friends and family, and is adamant to snowboard until she can’t. She is currently thinking about taking up golf.

Current Masters in Education (Victoria University of Wellington), TeachNZ Study Award

Grad Dip Teach Prim, Level 6 Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi, Bachelor of Management Studies

New Zealand Institute of Directors Courses including Governance Essentials, Risk Essentials, Finance Essentials, Strategy Essentials

Experience in Tertiary and Primary – Kura Auraki, Reorua, ESOL

Lived Experiences in the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Niue, UK and South Korea

Nieces and Nephews in Early Childhood Centre, Primary, Secondary Boarding and University

Mel is the chairperson of the Pasifika in the Bay Trust. She loves all things Pacific, in particular working with amazing people to initiate and deliver successful Pacific programmes and events. Mel enjoys her dream job, reading, hanging out with her nieces and nephews, travelling with friends and family, and is adamant to snowboard until she can’t. She is currently thinking about taking up golf.

Current Masters in Education (Victoria University of Wellington), TeachNZ Study Award

Grad Dip Teach Prim, Level 6 Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi, Bachelor of Management Studies

New Zealand Institute of Directors Courses including Governance Essentials, Risk Essentials, Finance Essentials, Strategy Essentials

Experience in Tertiary and Primary – Kura Auraki, Reorua, ESOL

Lived Experiences in the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Niue, UK and South Korea

Nieces and Nephews in Early Childhood Centre, Primary, Secondary Boarding and University

ALVA TALOPAU

Treasurer | Niue Born and Raised

Alva is the Treasurer of the Pasifika in the Bay Trust with over eighteen years of experience as a business owner in the financial services industry. Together with her husband Alex, they’ve raised three high achieving young adults. Alva is passionate about supporting and empowering young people to reach their full potential. Alva loves playing board games, spending time with family and friends, baking, cooking and makes a mean chop suey.

Current Masters in Education (Victoria University of Wellington), TeachNZ Study Award

Grad Dip Teach Prim, Level 6 Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi, Bachelor of Management Studies

New Zealand Institute of Directors Courses including Governance Essentials, Risk Essentials, Finance Essentials, Strategy Essentials

Experience in Tertiary and Primary – Kura Auraki, Reorua, ESOL

Lived Experiences in the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Niue, UK and South Korea

Nieces and Nephews in Early Childhood Centre, Primary, Secondary Boarding and University

ANNETTE LABAN

Secretary | New Zealand born Samoa/Tokelau/German

Annette is the Secretary for Pasifika in the Bay Trust and hails from the islands of Samoa and Tokelau, with German ancestry. She is a trained Primary School Teacher, with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Marketing, and recently completed her Masters in Education. Her passion is to actively seek new ways to support Pacific people and is excited about creating her own opportunities. She enjoys catching up with family and friends, arts and crafts and loves the outdoors.

Current Masters in Education (Victoria University of Wellington), TeachNZ Study Award

Grad Dip Teach Prim, Level 6 Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi, Bachelor of Management Studies

New Zealand Institute of Directors Courses including Governance Essentials, Risk Essentials, Finance Essentials, Strategy Essentials

Experience in Tertiary and Primary – Kura Auraki, Reorua, ESOL

Lived Experiences in the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Niue, UK and South Korea

Nieces and Nephews in Early Childhood Centre, Primary, Secondary Boarding and University

EMMA PACKHAM

Trustee | New Zealand born Kiribati/British

Current Masters in Education (Victoria University of Wellington), TeachNZ Study Award

Grad Dip Teach Prim, Level 6 Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi, Bachelor of Management Studies

New Zealand Institute of Directors Courses including Governance Essentials, Risk Essentials, Finance Essentials, Strategy Essentials

Experience in Tertiary and Primary – Kura Auraki, Reorua, ESOL

Lived Experiences in the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Niue, UK and South Korea

Nieces and Nephews in Early Childhood Centre, Primary, Secondary Boarding and University

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