by Kirsten Brown | May 17, 2024
Tēnā koe, My journey began in the rural community of Whakatau, nestled on the beautiful Heretaunga Plains of Te Matau-a-Māui. I whakapapa to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. I am the Project Manager for New Zealand’s national suicide prevention programmes, LifeKeepers and Mana...
by Kirsten Brown | Jul 18, 2024
Mālō e lelei, My name is Longoa’a Matangito’aho and I am of Tongan and Māori descent. I hail from the village of Ta’anea – Vava’u and whakapapa to Ngā Rauru – Whanganui. My passion lies within the Pasifika and Māori community ensuring that we can meet equitable and...
by Kirsten Brown | Jul 12, 2024
Malo lava le soifua manuia ma le lagi e mama. My name is Phillip Keleti, I am Samoan, born and raised in New Zealand, from the villages of Laulii in Upolu and Salelologa in Savai’i. I joined Le Va in June 2024 and I am passionate and excited about serving our Pasifika...
by Kirsten Brown | Jun 1, 2023
Talofa lava, my name is Taryn-Indianna Hainsworth-Fa’aofo. I am a first-generation New Zealand born Samoan from the villages of Vaimoso, Faleapuna and Magiagi. I am a passionate advocate for equitable health outcomes for our Pasifika people and Tangata Whenua. As a...
