PACIFICA Hutt Valley Branch

𝐏.𝐀.𝐂.𝐈.𝐅.𝐈.𝐂.𝐀. 𝐈𝐧𝐜. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟔, 𝟱𝗽𝗺.
Preference will be given to current PACIFICA members or close family of PACIFICA members.
Application forms can be accessed via this link: https://www.pacifica.org.nz/grants

P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Inc. (PACIFICA) is a non-profit community organisation that was founded in 1976 with a network of branches throughout Aotearoa-New Zealand. Our 22 branches operate in our three designated regions, Northern, Central and Southern.
From 2002 to 2010, PACIFICA branches fundraised to build an education fund to provide educational grants to assist Pacific students with their educational development and to help fulfil their dreams and aspirations. PACIFICA has been distributing these grants since 2010.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟐 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
1. 𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑨 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔
🌺 Value: $2,000.00 per grant
🌺 2 x grants available per region: Northern Region, Central Region and Southern Region
🌺 For Pacific women studying at undergraduate level who need some financial support to continue their tertiary education.
2. 𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑨 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔
🌸 Value: $650.00 per grant
🌸 2 x grants available per region: Northern Region, Central Region and Southern Region
🌸 For Pacific females in Year 12 who need some financial support to continue their secondary education.

Please forward any enquiries to [email protected]

Manuia le Kerisimasi, Kilisimasi Fiefia, Manuia te Kilihimahi, and Happy Festive Sea*on! 🎄🎁

We would love for you to join us for our Christmas Dinner on Monday, 16 December at The Empire (Est. 1950), 175 Jackson Street, Petone, starting at 6:00 PM.

This invitation is open to all Pasifika women, mamas, and girls of the Hutt Valley. Come along for an evening of fellowship, alofa, warmth, and thanksgiving as we celebrate the sea*on together.
Note: This is a PYO (Pay Your Own) event.

Reserve your dinner ticket here:

Christmas Dinner | P.A.C.I.F.C.A Hutt Valley Join us for a fun Christmas Dinner with P.A.C.I.F.C.A Hutt Valley – good food, laughs, and great vibes!

P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Hutt Valley Branch Membership – Registrations & Renewals Now Open! 🌺

Why join us?
Be part of a vibrant sisterhood where Pasifika women in Te Awakairangi – Hutt Valley come together to share life, uplift one another, and walk this journey side by side.

This is your safe and sacred space to be empowered, to learn, and to grow — Hutt Valley styles! ✨

Membership benefits include:
✅ Local events for Pasifika women, by Pasifika women
✅ A strong network of support, encouragement, and empowerment
✅ Opportunities to connect across generations — māmā, aunties, daughters, and youth

Membership options:
Life Member – Free
Ordinary Member (26 years +) – $50
Young PACIFICA Member (16–25 years) – $20
PACIFICA Youth (12–15 years) – Free

👉 Register today via the link: https://forms.gle/ifGcaCbyrjjdZcoT7

Upcoming Central Mini Conference – Hosted by our Sisters, Aro'a tunoa - Porirua 💜

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration!

Check out the details below and register now via the link:
🔗 https://form.jotform.com/251591462606862

Noa'ia, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Kia orāna, Mālō e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Halo olgeta, Halo Oloketa, Tēnā koutou kātoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all

Registrations are now open for the P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Inc Central Region Mini Conference happening on Saturday 19 July 2025 at Porirua East School Hall in Porirua.
Our theme is Ora’anga Aro’a – Living in love and wellness. It will be a day of connection, inspiration and collective growth as we explore what it means to live well in our cultures and communities.

$30 for Ordinary Members
$15 for Young PACIFICA, Youth PACIFICA and Long Service Members

More details on workshops coming soon.

Registrations close Friday 27 June 2025.

Click the QR code on the flyer or register using this link: https://form.jotform.com/251591462606862

We can’t wait to see you there

Please contact us on [email protected] if you have problems with registering.

Fa'afetai tele lava

Aro'a tunoa - Porirua Executive

✨ Printed with Love ✨
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at our special Masi Kesa Workshop! 🌸

🗓 Friday 9 May
📍 Pelorus Trust Sports House, Hutt Park
Create beautiful masi prints with expert guidance from Julian Manulevu-Wright.

🎟 $10 for members | $20 for non-members
Spots are limited – register now through the link 🔗

forms.gle/N5bJpGApgwi8e2qr7

Let’s come together, create, and celebrate the special women in our lives!

There are still tickets available for our Tinā movie fundraiser this Thursday! 💖
Book your tickets through our Google form or private message us - you won't want to miss this amazing movie!

🎬 MOVIE FUNDRAISER - TINĀ 🎬

Tālofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō Ni, Fakatalofa atu, Kam na mauri, Gude tru, Kaselehlie, Halo olgeta, Ia orana, Aloha mai e, Noa'ia, Talofa, Kia ora, Warm Pacific Greetings!

PACIFICA Hutt Valley branch are excited to present Tinā for their movie fundraiser on Thursday 6 March. This is to help our branch members attend the PACIFICA National Conference celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2027.

🎬MOVIE: TINĀ
📌WHERE: Petone Lighthouse Cinema, 52 Beach Street, Petone
🗓WHEN: Thursday 6 March 2025, 5:45 PM (doors open from 5:15pm)
🎟COST: $25 per ticket (snack pack included)

HOW TO ORDER
Please fill out the form below to request your tickets and make payment by Thursday 27 February. Payment details are on the form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsmDNWbrGCJaqWPyRHRNgadw36SCLQ4bxMQ1S3FlH15pRf7A/viewform

If you have any questions, email [email protected]

Vinaka Vakalevu - Thanks in advance for supporting our fundraiser 🌺

🌺 OLA LEI Walk and Breakfast 🌺

Popongi Manea and Happy February! We look forward to stepping into 2025 alongside you! Our next event is a relaxed hikoi through the stunning beauty of Days Bay. Come join us for a fun, uplifting day as we celebrate, support, and empower Pasifika women of Te Awa Kairangi. You won’t want to miss it!

🗓WHEN: Saturday 15 February 2025, 8:00 AM
📌WHERE: Days Bay Pavilion, 611b Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt 5013
💲COST: $20 - $30 ($5 off for financial members)

Link below to register ⬇️
https://forms.gle/rkiLMoPK8jzGPn3m9

🎬 MOVIE FUNDRAISER - TINĀ 🎬

Tālofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō Ni, Fakatalofa atu, Kam na mauri, Gude tru, Kaselehlie, Halo olgeta, Ia orana, Aloha mai e, Noa'ia, Talofa, Kia ora, Warm Pacific Greetings!

PACIFICA Hutt Valley branch are excited to present Tinā for their movie fundraiser on Thursday 6 March. This is to help our branch members attend the PACIFICA National Conference celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2027.

🎬MOVIE: TINĀ
📌WHERE: Petone Lighthouse Cinema, 52 Beach Street, Petone
🗓WHEN: Thursday 6 March 2025, 5:45 PM (doors open from 5:15pm)
🎟COST: $25 per ticket (snack pack included)

HOW TO ORDER
Please fill out the form below to request your tickets and make payment by Thursday 27 February. Payment details are on the form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsmDNWbrGCJaqWPyRHRNgadw36SCLQ4bxMQ1S3FlH15pRf7A/viewform

If you have any questions, email [email protected]

Vinaka Vakalevu - Thanks in advance for supporting our fundraiser 🌺

Empowered representation from Hutt Valley 🧡 Five of our dedicated branch members attended the PACIFICA Inc. National Conference/AGM 2025 in Auckland over the weekend, embracing the theme of Connection, Unity, and Action🌺

Huge congratulations to our talented PR Officer and Central Region youth rep, Justine Taito-Matamua, on her well-deserved appointment to the National Executive Team as Assistant Communications Officer! We're thrilled to see your skills and dedication recognized at the national level. Keep shining!✨️

Meitaki ma'ata to Auckland City Branch for hosting an unforgettable event 🥰

Hutt City Council and Inano Dance proudly present

FREE
Ura Hiit: Cook Islands Ura Fitness

Where: The Dowse Square, 45 Laings Road Lower Hutt. (Outside the dowse museum)
When: Thursday 16th January 2025
Time: 6:30pm

A class for the family to come.and move together.
More details on poster.

*Class is held outside so bring your water bottles, slip & slap on some suncreens and get ready to vibe out the evening.

📢 National Conference 2025 Update 📢

🌸 𝗣.𝗔.𝗖.𝗜.𝗙.𝗜.𝗖.𝗔. 𝗜𝗻𝗰. 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 🌸

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑒: "𝐶𝑂𝑁𝑁𝐸𝐶𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁, 𝑈𝑁𝐼𝑇𝑌, 𝐴𝐶𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁”

Exciting news! Auckland Central Branch PACIFICA-Auckland has received donations and financial support from our local community, and are delighted to offer 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷.𝑨.𝑪.𝑰.𝑭.𝑰.𝑪.𝑨 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝑮𝑴 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑷.𝑨.𝑪.𝑰.𝑭.𝑰.𝑪.𝑨 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔. If you’ve already paid, rest assured, refunds will be organised shortly.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
🥥 Dates: Friday 24 January - Sunday 26 January 2025
🥥 Venue: Jet Park Auckland Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 63 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022
🥥 Conference Programme: You can view programme via this link - https://shorturl.at/fWfXs
🥥 Registration form: Please fill out this online form - https://shorturl.at/OuKxc
🥥 Registration fee:
🌴Southern region: $100.00pp
🌴Central region: $150.00pp
🌴Northern region: $200.00pp
🌴Daily rate: $100.00pp
🌴Online registration: $30.00pp
🌴Youth and young members: No Charge
🌴Life members: No Charge
🥥Due date for registrations (form and fee): Friday 17 January 2025
🥥Bank details:
Account Number: 12-3016-0066112-00
Account name: PACIFICA Auckland Central Branch
Particular: Name
Reference: ACB AGM

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀:
Please note, a fuller programme, including all workshops, facilitator bios, and presentation summaries, will be sent out next week.
🥥 Friday 24 January 10.30am: Identity Language and Culture
1. Expressing Identity through Siva
2. Weaving Culture, Creating Beauty
3. Governance 101 and Getting onto Boards

🥥 Friday 24 January 1.30pm: Connection, Unity, Action
1. Sisters United
2. Traditional Voyaging
3. Oyster & Moon
4. A Day and its Plan (O a*o ma ona fuafuaga)

🥥 Friday 24 January 6.00pm - Dinner
1. Special Awards
2. Speech Competitions

🥥 Saturday 25 January 8.45am: Conference excursions
1. Ihumatao Walking Tour
2. Mangere Markets Experience
3. In-House Activities and Pop-up Stalls (Spaces available for stalls - $100 per day)

🥥 Saturday 25 January 6.00pm Dinner - Through The Decades
1. Fashion Show - dress to impress in youjr 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s outfits and show off your retro flair
2. National Executive: Farewell the outgoing National Executive and Welcome the new National Executive
3. Entertainment - Caramel Groove

We look forward to seeing you! If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact the Auckland Central Branch: [email protected]

Easy 5km banked this morning on the Ola Lei walk to kickstart 2025!✅️

Dates will be released soon for our monthly Ola Lei walks around the beautiful walking spots Te Awa Kairangi has to offer - watch this space 🥰