by Kirsten Brown | Jun 1, 2023
Talofa lava, my name is Taryn-Indianna Hainsworth-Fa’aofo. I am a first-generation New Zealand born Samoan from the villages of Vaimoso, Faleapuna and Magiagi. I am a passionate advocate for equitable health outcomes for our Pasifika people and Tangata Whenua. As a...
by Kirsten Brown | May 30, 2023
Malo e lelei, my name is Masiu Tuipulotu, known to many as Max. I am a proud New Zealand born Tongan, by way of Ōtāhuhu. Mum is from Fo’ui, Lavengatonga, Matahau, Ha’avakatolo and Fatai in Tongatapu and Dad is from Koulo and Faleloa in Ha’apai. My father once said to...
by Kirsten Brown | Jun 2, 2023
Talofa lava, my name is Isabelle Mati. I am a New Zealand-born Samoan European. I am also an eldest daughter and proud sibling to my younger brother and sister. Since joining Le Va I have had the privilege of serving and learning from an array of distinguished leaders...
by Michael Tayler | Sep 2, 2020
Malo e lelei, ko hoku hingoa ko Luseane Minoneti Valu and I hail from the villages of Ma’ufanga, ‘Eua mo Niua and Lapaha in Tonga. Like other Pasifika people, I share their innate desire to be of service to my community. In pursuit of fulfilling this desire, I joined...
