Longo Matangi

Mālō e lelei,

My name is Longoa’a Matangito’aho and I am of Tongan and Māori descent. I hail from the village of Ta’anea – Vava’u and whakapapa to Ngā Rauru – Whanganui.

My passion lies within the Pasifika and Māori community ensuring that we can meet equitable and positive health outcomes. I am excited to join the amazing team here at Le Va where I can continue contributing to our community.

I have gained experience in the Mental Health sector predominantly working alongside youth and vulnerable adults, and the Disability sector working on funding and commissioning projects. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Health Science and plan to pursue postgraduate study.

Outside of Le Va, I am a keen learner of combat sports, baking and photography.

The Māori proverb below can mean that working alone may lead to isolation, resulting in survival. However, working together as a collective can take our community beyond survival and into prosperity.