Pasifika

The Centre for Pacific Languages promotes life long learning for Pacific people in the Adult and Community Education (ACE) sector. Facilitates the provision of:• Initiatives and programmes to retain Pacific culture• Promoting the use of Pacific languages• Publishing Pacific resources• Free online classes for seven Pacific languages• Information and resources on Pacific matters• Advocacy for educational success and the preservation of Pacific cultural heritag

Fale Pasifika Te Taitokerau provide cultural support and advocacy in all areas to Pasifika living throughout Northland, with a particular focus on health & wellbeing. They are also the only Northland-based Pasifika provider of Whanau Ora.

The Fijian Community Group is a network for Fijians living in Whangarei. The group meets the second Sunday of every month. Contact Sila for more information.

The Pasifika Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. They have experienced counsellors who are part of the Pacific community and have a shared understanding of the Pacific culture.

Mapu Maia works with families and communities to be healthy and resilient; free from gambling harm. They provide:• A holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective• Free, professional and confidential counselling services and education • Language support in English, Samoan and Tongan.

Te Matarau Education Trust offers fees-free trades training in Northland. They strive to work alongside Māori and Pasifika students to achieve their professional goals and identify, work towards and remove barriers to learning. They provide manaaki tangata wrap around support to all of their ākonga (learners) across Tai Tokerau / Northland.  Te Matarau Education Trust supports learners through Level 3 & 4 trades training and onto employment by working with a holistic view under the ethics of tika, pono and aroha.

The Fono provides Whanau Resilience for Pasifika Families in the Northland region.