Pasifika Census Event
Upcoming Event happening FRIDAY, 24 February here at Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust! Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy the food and activities. If you want help to complete your census forms, we can do that too.
Inaugural Pasifika o Wairarapa Eductional Scholarships Awarded
On Monday 7th November, Pasifika O Wairarapa Trust announced the recipients of six $8000 scholarships. These were awarded to a student of Pasifika descent from each of the local secondary schools. The scholarships were set up by the Trust to support students to continue their education either through tertiary study or on a trade programme. […]
August 2022 Pasifika O Wairarapa Immigration 101 Seminar
On the 4th of August the Pasifika O Wairarapa Trust facilitated an Immigration 101 Seminar. This saw many members of the community discuss important matters around immigration including changes to legislation, the pay rate for migrant workers and the responsibility of employers. The purpose of this seminar was to create awareness of the increased number […]
Luther Toloa Awarded QSM For Services To The Pacific Community
General Manager and founder of the Pasifika O Wairarapa Trust, Luther Tola was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal, in June 2022, for services to the Pacific community. Luther was one of 187 New Zealanders Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours, for his decades of work. Luther has worked in the Wairarapa Pasifika community for decades […]