Community Storytelling
I shine a light on the incredible work of our Pacific providers in Auckland, capturing stories of strength, culture, and service. My mission is to uplift and amplify — bringing more positive Pacific narratives into the media and into the hearts of our communities.
– If you want your story told, get in touch.
Rooted in Worth: Seed 2 Harvest Creates Space for Rangatahi to Rise
At Seed 2 Harvest, wellbeing isn’t a side conversation — it’s at the centre of everything. In a world where many Pacific youth navigate layers of cultural pressure, spiritual expectation, and unspoken struggle, the Toa Rangatahi Workshop created something rare: a space to breathe, to be real, and to be seen.
‘Culture is our medicine’: Hupahupa With Tautape weaves reconnection, pride and healing through Cook Islands dance
At the Pacifica Arts Centre in West Auckland, the air pulses with the beat of Cook Islands drums. Laughter ripples through the space. Children twist and sway to the rhythm of their ancestors. But behind the choreography is something far deeper: a cultural awakening that’s lifting the wellbeing of entire families.
“We All Have a Voice Here”: Tuvaluan Auckland Community Trust Brings Generations Together to Tackle Family Violence
How do we stop harm that hides behind closed doors? For the Tuvaluan Auckland Community Trust in West Auckland, the answer is found as a collective: island leaders, church leaders, community elders, parents, and youth - all facing it together, discussing possible ways to address the issue.
Workshop Ignites Pasifika Cultural Unity Through Siva Afi and Drumming
The beats of tradition and the rhythms of heritage filled the air as the West Auckland community came together for a spirited Siva Afi and Drumming workshop.
Strengthening Pasefika Youth Providers Through Indigenous Movement
The Science of Indigenous Movement Event was not just Tapasā's first collaboration event of 2025 —it was also the beginning of a strengthened network, a shared commitment to cultural reconnection, and a vision for a future where Pacific providers move forward together, stronger than ever.