Tapasā - Navigating the Future

13/04/2026

Hear from Uani who is part of the Moana Wayfinders who went down to support the rangatahi from Tauranga to strengthen their cultural identities 🌊

Reach out to us or to Sonny Natanielu if you're interested in knowing more!

04/04/2026

Too often young people understimate themselves... you have a voice - so USE it! - Xavier 🎤

Find out more of our Atafa cohort on www.tapasa.org

02/04/2026

You are enough exactly as you are - your culture, your kindness, your laughter and your tears - you are enough! - Amu ❤️‍🩹

Learn more about Amu's story on www.tapasa.org

01/04/2026

Workshop #1 for 2026: Facilitation and Holding the Vā 🌊

We had our very own executive director Ruta take our Atafa leaders through what it means to hold vā for others in community spaces, tips on facilitation for groups and what to keep an eye out for while building relationships.

Our Atafa cohort is starting to spread their wings into their own communities with their project ideas which means holding vā with others to co-design and support their projects - all across STEM, Education, Creative arts, Cultural movements and Justice 🤍

This workshop is prepping them to go out there with a grounded view on how to hold space to talanoa safely 🙂‍↕️🌊

One of many this year! Keep an eye out for the other workshops we’ll hold to prepare our changemakers of the future 🫡

30/03/2026

There will always be days where you feel invisible, like no one sees you or hears you, but always remember that even in silence you matter! You are a story in motion - Uelese 🌊

Uelese is a young governance star who sits on multiple boards and youth advisory groups - find out more about him and the other 15 Pacific leaders on www.tapasa.org

28/03/2026

Being different is my power - Saulala 🌟

Find out more about our Pacific youth innovators on www.tapasa.org

26/03/2026

Practise doesn't make perfect, practise makes improvement! - Ngatu 🏆

Find out more about our 16 youth leaders in the Atafa o le Moana cohort on www.tapasa.org

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Seek discomfort - You have endless potential to drive real change so don't let fear keep you stagnant. - Matelita 🇫🇯

Our Atafa o le Moana cohort consists of 16 amazing young Pacific leaders who are driving change in their own communitties with innovations. Check them out at www.tapasa.org

20/03/2026

Stop carrying that weight you were never meant to carry - go live and be free as young people: God has you! - Maia Lusia 🤍

To see more about what Maia is doing to help Pasifika youth thrive check out 🤩

Find out more about our Pacific changemakers in our Atafa o le Moana cohort on www.tapasa.org

17/03/2026

People may underestimate you because of where you're from or how you speak but at the end of the day, all that matters is - letting your success speak for you - Linzie 🌊

Find out more about our amazing Pasifika leaders in the Atafa cohort on www.tapasa.org

16/03/2026

Freya from is apart of the Moana Wayfinders!

Taking the rangatahi in Tauranga through the Anuhe activity to show the small movements can create big impact - whether that’s through school, culture or family. 🌊