Remembering Jonah Lomu: a tribute

Former All Black Saveatama Eroni Clarke remembers Jonah Lomu in this heart-felt tribute to the gentle giant.   Long before Jonah Lomu became a household name and held the hopes and dreams of a nation at more than one Rugby World Cup, he was involved in school rugby....

Youth Action Komiti – leaving no one behind

We don’t want anyone getting lost. This phrase was coined by Flora Apulu, a member of the Youth Action Komiti.  The komiti was set up by Le Va to co-create, co-design and co-deliver our 3rd Growing Pasifika Solutions conference in April 2016.  As some might guess, the...

Blessed with a great vision

By guest contributor Fatima Akehurst. I was born with an eye condition which has now reduced my vision to light perception (I only see light and dark) in my left eye and tunnel vision (less than 5% field) in my right eye. My prognosis is that I will loss all my sight....

Inclusion Matters

Thursday, 3 December marked the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme for 2015 was “Inclusion Matters” – Access and Empowerment for People of all Abilities.   Persons with disabilities must be able to fulfil their role in society and participate...

Covid-19 Update

Face-to-face workshops will not continue while New Zealand is at Level 4. We will be in contact with all participants soon.