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Pasifika Caucus ARCHIVE
» Pasifika Caucus Report Feb 2009 (PDF, 24KB)
2009 EVENTS
Glimpses from the Annual NZARE Conference 2009
International Keynote Speaker, Prof Peter McLaren, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) after the Powhiri at the Waiariki Institute of Technology wharekai.
Prof Linda Tuhiwai Smith addressing the Conference at the Waiariki Institute of Technology Marae.
At the Conference Dinner: Feaua'u Burgess of Wellington, a staunch Pasifika member of the NZARE.
Supporters of the Pasifika Caucus and Memberships. Left to right: Dr Robyn Manuel, Dr Jose Jesson, Dr Mere Kepa (Maori Caucus).
Talanoamaalie during the Conference Dinner: Dr Linita Manu'atu (Pasifika Caucus) with Prof Peter McLaren of UCLA..
Critiquing Pasifika Education @ the University
Critiquing Pasifika Education @ the University 2009
Biannual Conference was held at
Ngā Horotiu marae, Auckland University of Technology,
1-3 July 2009.
» Download report to NZARE by the Pasifika Caucus meeting held at the conference (PDF, 92KB)
LOCAL EVENTS
The Wellington Pacific Leadership Symposium, 7‐8 December 2009, Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Porirua, Wellington. Theme: Mobilising a New Generation of Pacific Leaders in Aotearoa
» Download Flyer and application form (PDF, 741KB)
Leadership Pacific Vision: To grow 1,000 new generation Pacific leaders by 2015
On Monday 22 June 2009, members of the VUW Pacific Students Leadership Cluster (with mentors Drs Kabini Sanga and Cherie Chu) gifted to the tangata whenua (indigenous peoples) of Aotearoa New Zealand, the vision of Leadership Pacific, “to grow 1,000 New Generational Leaders by 2015”.
In our statement to the Hon Dr Pita Sharples (New Zealand Minister for Maori Affairs) we expressed our appreciation to the Indigenous People of New Zealand for their hospitality and generosity in hosting thousands of Pacific Islands students who have studied in New Zealand over the years. Copies of the book, “Living and Leaving a Legacy of Hope: Stories by New Generation Pacific Leaders” (available at USP Bookshop or Pine.Southon@vuw.ac.nz) were gifted to Dr Sharples and Hon Georgina Te Heuheu (Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs) who was also present.
As members of “Leadership Pacific”, we also expressed our hope to the Hon Ministers that students and youth of New Zealand might be inspired by the leadership stories of young Pacific Islanders.
In receiving the gifts, Dr Pita Sharples thanked the Pacific Students Leadership Cluster Members and offered his support for the vision of Leadership Pacific.
A New Generation of Pasifika Leaders
At Victoria University of Wellington, He Parekereke (Institute for Research and Development in Maori and Pacific Education) is the home for the Pacific Leadership Cluster. The Cluster was originally set up in 2006 for Pacific undergraduate students who were keen on furthering their development in leadership. In 2006, four students of Fijian, Papua New Guinean and Niuean descent were involved and the Cluster was mentored by Dr Kabini Sanga and Cherie Chu. Three years later - the Cluster now supports 40 students of varying Pacific, Asian, Maori and Pakeha ethnicities from New Zealand and from across the Pacific region. Leadership is the focus of the Cluster in reaching the vision of “growing 1000 new generation Pacific leaders by 2015”. Students are given the opportunity to participate in leadership training, organise conferences, present conference papers to international audiences, publish scholarly work in journals and books and be active in disseminating knowledge through lecture panels and graduate seminars. The students mentor each other as they meet at least once a month with the support of Pine Southon (Te Kura Maori: School Manager). The Cluster is autonomous in the sense that it has no formal funding but is supported with aroha from colleagues (Professor Wally Penetito, Dr Joanna Kidman and Dr Hazel Phillips) at He Parekereke.
New generation Pacific leaders – the Cluster!
OTHER NEWS
Congratulations to Dr 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki, the New Director, Institute of Education, University of the South Pacific.
'Oku mau fakamaloo ki he 'Otua mo fakatauange ke nofo'ia koe 'e hono Laumaalie he ngaahi 'aho ni mo e Ta'u Fo'ou pea ke ke ma'u ivi ai pe ki he fatongia mo e ngaaue lahi 'oku ke 'amanaki atu ki aii.
Our very best wishes to you Dr 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki from the Pasifika Caucus and all the NZARE Pasifika Membership.
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Congratulations to Dr Semisi Manisela Prescott to the Faculty of Business, Auckland University of Technology who graduated with a PhD in Accounting in December 9, 2009. Maloo e ako Semisi, pea 'oku mau talamonuu atu kiate koe mo ho'o ngaaue he Ta'u Fo'ou na.
Through Dr Semisi Prescott, the Faculty of Business provided the venue for The Second Critiquing Pasifika Education@the University Biennial Conference 2009 that was held in July this year. The Pasifika Caucus and Membership wish you well in your career.
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From left to right: the Head Boy, Kaitaia College, Jackson Davis, a colleague of Dr Prescott, Dr Linita Manu'atu (Pasifika Caucus), Dr Semisi Prescott, Head Girl, Kaitaia College, Tyla Stevenson.
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