Taryn Hainsworth-Fa’aofo

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...

Max Tuipulotu

Malo e lelei, my name is Masiu Tuipulotu, known to many as Max. I am a proud New Zealand born Tongan, by way of Ōtāhuhu. Mum is from Fo’ui, Lavengatonga, Matahau, Ha’avakatolo and Fatai in Tongatapu and Dad is from Koulo and Faleloa in Ha’apai. My father once said to...

Kirsten Brown

Malo e lelei, kia ora koutou, my name is Kirsten Brown and I am a proud wāhine toa of Tongan, Māori (Ngāti Awa), and Pākehā heritage. I had the honour of joining Le Va in April 2023, where my role as Communications and Engagement Manager allows me to share the stories...

Luseane Valu

Malo e lelei, ko hoku hingoa ko Luseane Minoneti Valu and I hail from the villages of Ma’ufanga, ‘Eua mo Niua and Lapaha in Tonga. Like other Pasifika people, I share their innate desire to be of service to my community. In pursuit of fulfilling this desire, I joined...

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.