About Us

Our Vision

A vibrant and connected Pasifika community.

Our Mission

To enable the physical, cultural and emotional wellbeing of peoples of Pacific Island descent, resident in Southland.

Our Purpose

An integrated Pacific community on equal footing with mainstream New Zealand while retaining cultural integrity.

Our Values

Spirituality

Christian Principles

Respect

Integrity

Our Collaboration

We have relationship agreement with Hokanui Runanga and CIDANZ to support our Pacific community.

HealthOne

“Please note that this organisation is contributing to, and accessing healthcare information from HealthOne -

What is HealthOne?

HealthOne is a South Island based secure electronic record that allows registered healthcare providers directly involved in your healthcare, to quickly access information such as your test results, allergies, medications, GP summaries and hospital information. HealthOne adheres to the principles of the Privacy Act 2020 as well as the Rules set out in the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. Access is only possible via an approved highly secure healthcare information network which is regularly audited and tested. Privacy auditing is used to check that only those directly involved in your care are accessing your information. To find out more about HealthOne please visit https://healthone.org.nz/. Please note that you are entitled to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records by contacting 0508 837 872 or emailing [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]”

Our Team

• Rachel Murray - General Manager
• Aiga To’omalatai - Community Linkage Worker
• Alison Adams - Finance/Administration
• Ida Brunt - Reception
• Leilah Karika - Financial Mentor
• Ngaiwa McCallum - Community Worker
• Ofa Boyle - Whanau Resilience Kaimahi
• Tere Iorangi - Community Worker/Community Lead
• Tulua Sekone-Fraser - Community Mental Health/Social Worker
• Tracey Taulu-Kuresa - Whanau Ora Navigator
• Rebecca Wright - Community Outreach RN
• Richie Dalhousie - Mental Health Nurse
• Sherwyn Parmenter - Registered Nurse
• Stella Coulston - Administration

Advisory group

PIACT have a community advisory group, contact PIACT reception for details: 03 2146089

• Garry Lay - Chairman
• Matua Kuresa - Samoan Community
• Lagi Kuresa - Samoan Community
• Tere Rima - Cook Island Community
• Tere Papatua Iorangi - Cook Island Community
• Bruce Williams-Teni – Niuean Community

Kew Pacific Early Learning Centre

Our Kew Pacific Early Learning Centre provides a learning environment that is rich in Pasifika language, culture, and identity. Cultural values such as love, spirituality, respect, and tautua (service) are strongly reflected through the curriculum. Our preschool open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm. Enrollment are available please contact our centre.

Phone : 03 214 3237

Location: 177 Elizabeth Street, Invercargill.