Current projects and works

Projects and initiatives which we are involved in are outlined below. They all relate to improving outcomes for Pacific people in health and welfare, housing, education, training and employment.

 Pasifika Education Plan

We work in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE) to accelerate educational improvements for Pacific peoples.  The Pasifika Education Plan covers early childhood, compulsory schooling, tertiary, and sector-wide education issues.  Read more about the Pasifika Education Plan for 2009-2012.

 

 Pacific Health

We are working with the Ministry of Health on priority actions to improve Pacific peoples’ health.  ‘Ala Mo’ui sets out priority actions for the next five years that will contribute towards improving Pacific peoples’ health. It will help achieve the government’s goal for better, sooner and more convenient health services. Read more about ‘Ala Mo’ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2010-2014.

The Ministry’s work focuses on the social determinants of health including improving education and housing, and building the capacity of the Pacific workforce and Pacific providers.

Read more about Pacific health on the Ministry of Health website.

 

 Lu'i Ola Auckland Pacific Disability Plan

Working with the Ministry of Health to develop a plan of action for assisting Pacific people with disabilities to access services and improve their quality of life.
Read more about the Pacific Disability Plan

 

 Pacific Pathways to the prevention of sexual violence

The Ministry has commissioned research to provide insight into the development of successful sexual violence prevention strategies for Pacific communities in New Zealand.

 Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (PYLAT)

Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (PYLAT) was a 2010 project to develop Pacific youth leadership in Canterbury.

Our Christchurch regional office led PYLAT in partnership with PACIFICA Women (Christchurch Branch) and several other Government agencies.

PYLAT aimed to identify young Pacific leaders and immerse them in real life situations, enhance their aptitude at problem solving, and improve their leadership skills.

The centrepiece of the project involved a simulation of the New Zealand parliament (parliamentary select committee format). About 80 youth/students took on roles such as members of parliament, speaker/chairperson, civil servants, consultants, journalists, lobbyists, and event organisers. The simulation took place in Christchurch in April 2010.

Decisions on holding PYLAT in future years are pending.

bullet point icon   Read the final PYLAT Communiquè (PDF).
bullet point icon   Contact our Christchurch Office for further details.

 

 Pacific Employment Support Services (PESS)

In Budget 2010, $4.8 million dollars was appropriated for the economic development of Pacific people in Auckland. More information about PESS can be found here.

 

 Leadership

We are working to build Pacific leadership in the public and private sectors. In the public sector we have developed and host a policy training course, and intend to introduce a companion course for more senior Pacific public servants. We fund the Pacific Business Trust to build supportive relationships between successful and emerging Pacific businesses.


 Business and entrepreneurship

The Ministry funds the Pacific Business Trust to provide a range of services identifying, fostering and supporting Pacific businesses. For more details go to www.pacificbusiness.co.nz