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Pacific first time voters want their voice heard in NZ election

Pacific youth and first time voters in Aotearoa feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election.

Pacifc first time voters want their voice heard in NZ election

Pacific youth and first time voters in Aotearoa feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election.

South Canterbury celebrates Tonga Language Week

Diversity through a kaiāwhina workforce at South Canterbury District Health Board

From Timaru to Tonga, community urged to get behind fundraiser

The Timaru Report: The health of the district with an ageing population

Tongan Society event in Timaru sees more than 100 vaccinated

Tongan and Samoan Families gathered to enjoy a barbecue, games and receive a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a Family Health Day.

Plunket offering more wide ranging support in South Canterbury

“We want to be there for everyone but be more needs focused. Those without high needs will experience the service in a different way,’’ Todd said. She said over the past few months the organisation has started drop-in clinics, and parenting groups for parents to learn about how to transition developmental milestones, such as their child moving onto solids or toilet training. “We are working more closely with other agencies including Arowhenua Whānau Services, Family Support, Family Start, WAVE (Wellbeing and Vitality in Education), the Tongan Society and Multicultural Aoraki. “We collaborate and offer a work plan of support to offer whānau with complex needs. We also advocate for additional services for the community.”

Demand for Multicultural Aoraki's services skyrocket

Bejon Haswell/Stuff Kate Elsen a founding member of what is now Multicultural Aoraki was presented with a pounamu in a kite from board chairperson Kate Wright, right, for her work with the organisation on Wednesday. Standing behind is Timaru Tongan Society president Sina Latu. She said the organisation’s two staff members had worked long hours, seven days a week, to keep up. She told the more than 50 people at the opening they had coped with such a heavy workload thanks to the support of other agencies and the community. Since then the Ministry of Social Development had selected the organisation as one of 130 in the country to be a Community Connector, funding the appointment of a new staff member.