Strengthening culturally grounded leadership through Toku Fou Tiale
22 May 2026 Toku Fou Tiale is one of eight Pacific cultural frameworks that make up the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Micro-Credential, an NZQA-approved Level 6, 20-credit professional qualification. The framework supports health, social service, education and community practitioners to strengthen their cultural capability when working alongside Tuvalu families and to respond to […]
Bringing generations together through Tokelau leadership
2 May 2026 Strong communities are built when people have opportunities to connect, lead and support one another. That was the focus of a recent collaboration between Champions of Change – Tokelau, Tūgaki Ke Olatia and Mafutaga Tupulaga Talavou Aukilani (MTTA), a Tokelau youth organisation that supports young people to strengthen their cultural identity, leadership and […]
Building confidence to support Niue families through Fakatupuolamoui
23 April 2026 Every family deserves to thrive. For Niue families, that aspiration is captured in the name Fakatupuolamoui – to thrive vigorously and abundantly. Koe Fakatupuolamoui he tau Magafaoa Niue is the Niue cultural framework within the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Micro-Credential Programme. It equips health, social service, education and community practitioners with […]
Looking beyond “Pacific” to understand Fijian families through Vuvale Doka Sautu
27 March 2026 Vuvale Doka Sautu is the Fijian cultural framework within the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Micro-Credential. It explores the cultural values, beliefs and family relationships that shape the lived experiences of Fijian families, helping practitioners respond in ways that are respectful, culturally informed and effective. One of eight cultural frameworks that make […]
Strengthening culturally grounded practice through Fofola e Fala Kae Talanoa e Kāinga
13 March 2026 Fofola e Fala Kae Talanoa e Kāinga is the Tongan cultural framework within the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Micro-Credential. Meaning “roll out the mat so the family can dialogue”, the framework draws on the strengths of anga faka-Tonga to help health, social service, education and community practitioners understand the cultural values, […]
Building cultural capability through the Tūranga Māori framework
22 February 2026 Tūranga Māori is the Cook Islands cultural framework within the Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Micro-Credential. It supports health, social service, education and community practitioners to strengthen their cultural capability when working alongside Cook Islands families and to respond to family violence. One of eight cultural frameworks that make up the Level […]
Strengthening Culture, Faith and Wellbeing: Fiji Tekivu mai Jerusalemi in Community
Photo caption: The Fiji Tekivu mai Jerusalemi Men’s Group representing their movement, connecting with families, and promoting culture, faith, and wellbeing at a community event in Mangere, South Auckland. Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu’s Fiji Tekivu mai Jerusalemi Men’s Group continues to grow as a movement grounded in culture, faith and wellbeing, focused on building long-term strength, leadership, and stability within Fijian families and communities as a preventative […]
Niuean Elders Embrace Digital Age to Navigate Modern Life
In a small room within the Holy Trinity Church in Ōtāhuhu, a group of Niuean elders has started a new journey to grow their digital skills. A weekly computer course supported by Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu, is helping these seniors, most of whom had never touched a computer before, to navigate the digital world. […]
Tokelau Christmas Message From Lise Hope-Suveinakama
Ke manuia te Kilihimahi! Greetings from Reverend Iutana Pue and Lise Hope-Suveinakama, the Facilitators and Change Agents for Kaiga Maopoopo and Tugaki Ke Olatia. These are initiatives run in collaboration with Nga Vaka and The Cause Collective to improve family wellbeing using cultural tools as protective factors against family violence. Lise’s Christmas message is simple: […]
Fiji Christmas Message From Reverend Talatala Atu Lagi
Me nomu na marau ni Siganisucu. Merry Christmas from our Fiji Champions of Change led by Reverend Atu Lagi. The group known as ‘Tekivu Mai Jerusalemi’ aims to confront the cycles of harm that our men accept and normalise in their families and community. Reverend Lagi extends his best wishes to the Fiji community in […]