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We are a national Pacific health and social services provider with a strong regional presence across Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago regions.
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Vaka Tautua West Auckland relocates to new community wellbeing hub
After six years in Henderson, Vaka Tautua West Auckland has relocated to a new premises in Mount Albert which includes a Pacific community wellbeing hub.
Vaka Tautua switches Pacific matua on to technology
Vaka Tautua is increasing the connectivity of our Pacific matua through digital technology and training.
Vaka Tautua CEO appointed to Energy Hardship Panel
Vaka Tautua Chief Executive Officer, Dr Amanda-Lanuola Dunlop, has been appointed to the new Energy Hardship Expert Panel that has been established to recommend policy priorities and actions to the Government.
Vaka Tautua Farewells Community Champion
After twelve years of dedicated service, Auckland Vaka Tautua staff member, Pelenatete Lam Sam, has decided her time on the vaka has come to end…
Vaka Tautua Farewells Foundation Board Secretary
Foundation Secretary for the Board of Vaka Tautua, Peter Martin JP, was farewelled at a dinner in Auckland this week after fourteen years’ service…
Regional Pacific Disability Social Networking Hubs Launched
The first-ever regional social networking hubs for Pacific disabled peoples and their supporters were launched in Wellington and Christchurch this week…
Vaka Tautua Wellington Appoints New Regional Manager
Vaka Tautua’s new regional manager is passionate about making a difference in her new role in Aotearoa’s Capital…
Barbara Edmonds MP Visits Vaka Tautua
The last time Barbara Edmonds visited Vaka Tautua in Porirua it was as the Labour candidate for the Mana electorate…
Vaka Tautua Raises Awareness on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Vaka Tautua is marking World Elder Abuse Aware Day today by running information sessions on abuse and neglect…
YES Disability Resource Centre Gifts Vaka Tautua Art Work
Vaka Tautua has been gifted photographic art from the YES Disability Resource Centre in Albany to mark the two organisation’s enduring relationship…
Vaka Tautua Celebrates Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa
Singing, feasting and a presentation on Samoan politics brought Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) to a close at Vaka Tautua Auckland in Manukau today…
Vaka Tautua Staff COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway
Vaka Tautua staff are “doing it” - having their COVID-19 vaccinations - as part of the Government’s national COVID-19 vaccination programme…
Vaka Tautua Awards Recognise Outstanding Staff Service
Four staff were awarded the inaugural “Vaka Tautua Service Award” at Vaka Tautua’s national fono in Auckland this week in recognition of their outstanding service…
Vaka Tautua Celebrates Staff Training and Professional Development Achievements
It was a time of celebration at Vaka Tautua’s annual national staff fono in Auckland this week as staff were recognised for their training and professional development achievements…
Vaka Tautua Financial Capability Programme Results in Multi-Home Ownership
Every day Luafulufa Lemoe thanks God she signed up to do the financial literacy programme offered by Vaka Tautua in Auckland…
Vaka Tautua Supports Calls for Focus on Young Carers
Vaka Tautua Chief Executive Officer, Dr Amanda-Lanuola Dunlop, supports calls for research into young carers in Aotearoa…
Ora’anga Mental Health Service Is Having a Positive Response in Auckland
Pacific peoples and their families in the Auckland Central area who are experiencing mental distress are getting the support they need…
Vaka Tautua Launches Campaign to Encourage Pacific Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaka Tautua today launched its “I’m Doing It” social media campaign with a mission to get Pacific peoples to have the COVID-19 vaccine…