With great pride and optimism, Pasifika Futures (PFL) partner, the Atafu Tokelau Community Group (ATCG) launched their ambitious 30-year masterplan - ‘Taiuli’.

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/3TS2CRB

Some of rugby's biggest names walked the grounds of the Garden of Eden once again, but this time to acknowledge seven legendary Pacific stalwarts of rugby and their tremendous contribution to the sport at the inaugural Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame.

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PMA is pleased to announce Dr Lupe Taumoepeau (FRACS) as the newest Board Director of the PMA Group Board. Dr Taumoepeau comes with an extensive background in leadership and a passion in developing the Pacific health workforce.

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/3wMSaTE

The Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMAG) congratulates PMAG President, Dr Kiki Maoate ONZM, following the announcement of his appointment as the new Chair of Fatu Fono Ola ✨ (the National Pacific Health Senate)

🔗 Read here: tewhatuora.govt.nz/whats-happenin…

Dates for Pacific Language Weeks 2024 have been announced! You can find the dates for all 11 language weeks here: bit.ly/3o4SfeW

📅 Mark your calendar,
💜 share the dates with loved ones,
🎉 and get ready to celebrate.

#PacificLanguageWeeks2024

Happy International Women’s Day from PMA Head Office✨

May we continue celebrating Pasifika women who have not only impacted past generations but are also inspiring generations yet to come💜

PMA Member and physiotherapist, Debbie Mako, hails from Papua New Guinea and this year for #IWD2024 she reflects on her role in the healthcare industry and emphasizes the importance.

Read more here - pmagroup.org.nz/updates/intern…

The Pasifika Medical Association Membership (PMAM) formally announces the appointment of Dr Xaviour Walker to the PMAM Board as the newest Board Director.

🔗Read full story in here - t.ly/zUFa_

Come and join us for #IWD2024 Market Day this Friday🙌

⬇️Details below

We are currently hiring! 🤩

Check out our careers page to see our vacancies across the PMA Group: pmagroup.org.nz/pmacareers

PMA expresses heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Pacific leader and Member of Parliament, Fa'anānā Efeso Collins.

'He was a courageous leader whose legacy will always be remembered,' Sorensen shares.

Ia manuia lau malaga🕊️

Dr Cloe Posimani, a recipient of Dr Sitaleki Finau Scholarship 2023 from PMA, exemplifies her commitment to the well-being of Pacific communities through her journey in medicine and public health.

🔗Read her journey here - t.ly/msei5

Dr William May was the recipient of PMA's Sir Terepai Tuamure Maoate International Study Award for 2023. Hailing from the island of Vanua Levu in Fiji, Dr May's journey reflects a commitment to social accountability and equity in medical education.

Read: bit.ly/3Oo6RSO

Genevieve TuiSamoa was a recipient of the Papa’ali’i Dr Semisi Ma’ia’i University of Otago Scholarship 2023. She stands as a testament to resilience, familial influence, and a deep commitment to Pacific health.

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/3O6sQha

Delisa Lesa is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science as a stepping stone towards a Masters degree. She is the inaugural recipient of the Elizabeth Powell Nursing Scholarship 2023.

🔗Read Delisa’s story here - t.ly/AxE3C

Latu 'Akau'ola proudly represents the Kingdom of Tonga and was awarded the Dr Leopino Foliaki University of Auckland Scholarship 2023 by PMA. Ms 'Akau'ola is in her final year of medicine and she shares her journey with us.

🔗 Read her story here - t.ly/YPj3_

The New Zealand Medical Journal (NZMJ) will launch its new website and branding, now offering a free open access model for subscribers on Friday 19 January.

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Happy New Year ✨ we hope you all had a restful holiday season spent with family and loved ones. We’re looking forward to another year of creating meaningful memories and are excited to see what the new year will bring!

A pharmacist by background, Niuean PhD student, Jess Lagaluga-Hutchings, recognised the lack of visibility and representation of Pacific peoples within her field, prompting her to explore the contribution of pharmacists in the area of heart health.

Read: bit.ly/4aFNnmq

PMA congratulates PMA Board Director, Sir Collin Tukuitonga, on his appointment as a Fellow for the International Science Council. He joins over 100 new fellows to support the ISC in their mission of promoting science as a global public good.

🔗 Read: bit.ly/48749sK