Village Games Festival: children love playing our traditional pacific games
The atmosphere at The Village Games Festival in Ōtara on 25 March was electric with cheers, excitement, joy, and laughter. 100 pupils from Rongomai School, Flat Bush School and Wymondley Road School clashed on the sports field playing traditional pacific games. The Village Games Festival marked six weeks of learning and playing village games during […]
Phillipa Meihana: The struggle is real – my hopes to change it
Healthy Families South Auckland Systems Innovator Phillipa Meihana is helping to drive systems change as part of her mahi for Food Systems, Oranga Whakapapa (Maori Systems Return) and Movement and Sport initiatives. We caught up with her to tell us about why she ‘loves’ her role and her hopes to create change in the places […]
Fa’anānā Efeso Collins – community champion
When we consider community leadership in South Auckland, several names come to mind, representing mana, influence, and pride in where they live, learn, work and play. One name that undoubtedly stands out is the late Fa’anānā Efeso Collins. Known for his passionate advocacy, deep love for local people and relentless efforts to enhance the wellbeing […]
