Press Release – Wintec Raising equity and unleashing potential for Pasifika people in education starts with culturally competent educators and Kaute Pasifika and Wintec are working to address this in engaging ways. Pasifika leader Peta Karalus (right) is upskilling … Raising equity and unleashing potential for Pasifika people in education starts with culturally competent educators and K’aute Pasifika and Wintec are working to address this in engaging ways. Pasifika leader Peta Karalus (right) is upskilling Wintec educators including Centre for Health and Social Practice academic, Halyn van der Water. Well-known Pasifika leader, and the founder of K’aute Pasifika, Leaupepe Elisapeta (Peta) Karalus says the value of understanding our culturally diverse community is vital.