In light of recent events, the last day of Polyfest and the whole of the Pasifika Festival was cancelled. Statement from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development’s General Manager Destination, Steve Armitage: “Given the need to prioritise police resourcing following the terrible events in Christchurch, we have today decided to cancel the Pasifika Festival for […]
Mini Pasifika Pop-Up at Kirkbride Road, Mangere Read More »
[Pictured: Al-Madinah School students with their wonderful signs at the commemoration held on Wednesday 20th March] Al Salam Alaikum – peace be upon you, is a Muslim greeting that has blessed and opened many vigils across New Zealand. Before March 15th, it was a greeting spoken among our Muslim communities as a sign of respect
“Al-Salam Alaikum”, Peace Be Upon You – A Message from Our Chairman Read More »
Led by our Ambassador Nana Kamo-Mataroa, our Pa Metua Club went to Waiheke Island on March 12th, 2019. The Club was officially launched on October 2, 2018 with twelve new members pledging three things: to share and preserve their cultural knowledge for future generations, to document in a journal their insights and experiences; and to
Pa Metua Super Gold Club Goes to Waiheke Read More »
Cook Islands language week has been a project that we have committed to administering across New Zealand for our Cook Islands communities. We do this in partnership with the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, and have done so for over four years now. It is a project of the heart because the process of setting the
Tokoroa Cook Islands Community Set the Theme for Cook Islands Language Week 2019 Read More »
Kia Orana, I was appointed onto the Cook Islands Taokotai’anga Board of Trustees in July 2018. I’m honoured for the appointment and the opportunity, and look forward to the challenges this role may present, but even moreso to the good work that we will no doubt do in our communities. First and foremost, I
A Message from our newest Board Member – Terekino Vaireka Read More »
CIDANZ is funded by Pasifika Futures ltd (PFL) under the Whanau Ora programme. As a key innovation partner of PFL our organisation has been a part of various opportunities to ensure that our family enterprises are able to access a market that values them and the services they provide. We have recently reconfirmed (oneBASKET
Whanau Ora – Social Innovation Made ‘Accessible’ Read More »
On the 3 October 2018, the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board approved the Old School Reserve Master Plans for Public Consultation. This development has been a 9-year long journey for the Trust, several iterations over the years landed in September 2018, giving the Trust the best opportunity to finally build a sustainable community owned facility. oneVILLAGE has
Old School Reserve – The Heart of Community Unity & Prosperity Read More »
We are one step closer to achieving a vision that has been in the works since the development of the Cook Islands Development Action Plan set in 2013 to 2022. The Ta’okotai’anga – CIDANZ is building the very first ‘total immersion’ Cook Islands Early Childhood Education Centre in Auckland. Approved funding through the Ministry of Education for
oneCHILD Project Build Set for early 2019! Read More »
Our elders have lived rich lives rife with even richer knowledge. On Tuesday 2 October 2018, the Pa Metua Super Gold Club was lunched. The Purpose of the group is to embrace, to remember, to help live on the knowledge and precious teachings and lessons of my Ui Tupuna, yesterday, today for my tamariki
Pa Metua Super Gold Club Launch Read More »
On Monday 22nd October, the Cook Islands Taokotai’anga Vainetini Collective NZ (CITVCNZ) was officially launched at a Cook Islands exhibition. The Collective was first set-up in 2016 with three members – Tepori Teariki, Nana Kamo-Mataroa, and Vaine Areora. Over time, the group grew, becoming 44 members strong and steadily rising. With a vision to unite
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