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 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 […]

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 […]

Vuvale Sautu (Fijian Family Well-Being) in Christchurch

“Fijians in Christchurch may be under reporting family violence incidents because of lack of support and culturally competent support workers.” That’s according to insights from the first Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu ‘Vuvale Sautu’ Fijian family violence prevention programme in Christchurch. Held over the last weekend of June, the programme yielded plenty of veitalanoa (discussion), […]