https://www.lalanga.co.nz/home daily 1.0 2020-12-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcb4641393ce4735630cee0/1607157324732/Image+1.png Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbe15e1880ce05e8574254/1607253207377/pic+1.png Home - ENGAGE Our community events are designed to engage our Pacific learners, families and school. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbe1a69708706f39a895e4/1607253215926/pic+2.png Home - INSPIRE Our learner events are designed to inspire our Pacific learners. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcb47c8551bdc47e7a61b41/1607253199064/20190311_164008.jpg Home - EMPOWER Our mentoring program is designed to enable and champion the success of our Pacific learners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcb557421c0486e9192d1cf/1607253060554/pic+4.png Home - ENCOURAGE Our Lālanga software application has been designed to inspire, empower and encourage our learners in the program. https://www.lalanga.co.nz/our-program daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbe5147ab0f364abb9a510/1607198754606/20190311_164008.jpg Our Program - About our mentoring program. Lālanga is a health & wellbeing mentoring program designed to inspire, empower, and encourage Pacific learners to thrive. We believe that the future success of Pacific learners is in helping them to develop a strong sense of wellbeing, as well as driving and championing the success of their educational journey. After delivering a successful pilot program in 2019 called You Thrive, we took our learnings and designed a unique program tailored to the needs of Pacific learners in Year 7 - 13 called Lālanga. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbe4e3a0b42e3566b56f54/1607197832939/pic+5.png Our Program - Inspired by Lālanga. The creation of the Lālanga program has been inspired by the Tongan principles and values of the metaphor of Lālanga (weaving) in relation to Tongan mats (Fala). The Tongan Fala has been described as “ancient koloa or treasure” and although Fala is highly valued in Tongan culture, it is the process of lālanga (weaving); the weaving together of the many strands to create the Fala, the commitment, patience, skill and intentionality you bring as a weaver, the fellowship that occurs when you weave with others, and the pride that comes from completing a fala that creates the value. The meaning, principals and cultural values from Lālanga is the foundation of our health and wellbeing mentoring program. https://www.lalanga.co.nz/our-team daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc58435177ea328cb81d48/1607227696963/INDIRA-STEWART03-e1556990323833-722x1024.jpg Our Team - Indira Stewart - Program Patron Indira is a successful Pacific woman, an inspiration to Pacific young girls, and an incredible role model. Indira is a proud Tongan and comes from the villages of Tatakamotonga and Tuanuku, and is a mother to four young children and wife to her husband Hayden. Indira is intelligent, beautiful and has recently been announced as the new Breakfast On One’s news reader. Her achievements in the journalism industry are a testament to her excellent work ethic, aswell as her resilience and determination to overcome the many challenges she’s had. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc543f978da30c56f34d63/1607227696957/DSC_1641-Edit.jpg Our Team - Lesieli Oliver - Founder, Program Director & Lead Female Mentor Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc54d97ae85b53b2876b6c/1607227696961/DSC_1568-Edit.jpg Our Team - Daniel Oliver - Co- Founder & Technology Director Dan’s heart for Pacific people began when he went on his first Missions Trip to Tonga with the Salvation Army when he was 17. He is now the proud husband of a Tongan, and also proud father to his four young European-Tongan children. Dan has an extensive background. He is the Director of Unify DIgital, which is a business he began 16 years. As a Managing DIrector he has a demonstrated history of working in the information technology, software, cyber security and services industry. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc60173ff1011540e80ad9/1607230889240/Nadeen.jpg Our Team Nadeen Papali’i Nadeen Lanuola Papal i ' i is of Samoan descent and has grown up in South Auckland. Currently she is Director of the Health Science Academy at Tangaroa College, Otara. This involves overseeing the student mentoring programme and monitoring student performance. Nadeen holds a Masters of Engineering with First Class Honours in Environmental Engineering from The University of Auckland; and engineering degree from The University of Manchester . She has volunteered in the Pacific with Engineers Without Borders NZ and won numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award in Leadership in 201 1 . Nadeen is passionate about raising achievement and providing opportunities, on a local scale, for young people to gain confidence and experience success. On a global scale, she hopes to use her experience to address poor water qual i ty in developing countries. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc6375c00f007ceadf6527/1607231367036/Winona.jpg Our Team Winona Ngaro - Malifa Winona is a Data Analyst and tech developer who recently completed her Masters in Applied Appl icat ion of Technology. She is from Niuean and Cook Island descent . Winona is a deeply passionate tech enthusiast and self -proclaimed nerd! Winona is passionate about creating pipelines of access for women and women of minorities in the technology industry. She is an incredible role model for young gi r ls in the STEM industry. Her success is a testament to her excellent work ethic, drive and determination. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc5b73920f47545b89edb7/1607228284431/Jim%2B3.jpg Our Team - Jim Stretton - Lead Male Mentor Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc633c7ae85b53b288e9b8/1607231216814/Flora%2BApulu.jpg Our Team Flora Apulu Flora is of Samoan descent and grew up in South Auckland where she was homeschooled. She is a strong advocate for young people having a voice and developing their own solutions for the issues and challenges they face. She created her first Youth Council at 13 years old and was appointed as the first Chairperson of the Auckland Council Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) for 3 consecutive terms from 201 1 to 2016. Here, she led YAP in the development of the I am Auckland plan, based on the voices of over 6000 children and young people ( in just two weeks) . Graduating with a Bachelor in Social Work at 19 years old, she went on to work for a Police Youth Development agency for over 9 years. Front a front line Social Worker , Mentoring Services Manager and Finally as the Clinical Manager , I led and pioneered the use of the YLS/CMI -AA in NZ. She holds many governance roles including being on the Oranga Tamariki , Ministry for Children, Pacific Panel and the Unitec Fono Faufata Panel . She now runs her own business, “ConnectEd” , a youth development think tank and consultancy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc63a4fe657040d588897d/1607231467334/Dr%2BT.jpg Our Team Dr Toeaso Feausiga Dr Toeaso Feausiga is a proud Samoan. He has worked in North Shore Hospital , Waitakere Hospital and Middlemore Hospital prior to joining South Seas Healthcare in December 2019. He enjoys working with Pacific people, managing proper acute medical conditions and saving lives. His interest areas lie in Pacific health, sports medicine, dermatology, surgical procedures and cardiology. He is a graduate from the University of Auckland, having attained a MBCHB, MBA and a BA. He also sits on governing board of the ConnectEd Foundation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc616a2fa8bc6bcddfd65f/1607230587563/Monica.jpg Our Team Dr Monica Levi Dr Monica Liva has been working as a general practitioner for 8 years, having worked across a range of health services including Middlemore Hospital , Waikato Hospital , West Fono, the Whanau Ora Community Clinic and the Auckland South Cor rect ional Facility - Wiri Prison. She is now based at Turuki Health Care in South Auckland. Monica was born and raised in NZ. She is of Samoan descent and has lived in Mangere for over 30 years. Monica has set out to break the stereotype that Pacific people cannot achieve a degree. She succeeded graduating from Auckland University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Medicine in Surgery, and completed her fellowship in 2014. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc61b7e43f2b00a89efd2d/1607230996152/Melvin.jpg Our Team Melvin Apulu Jnr Melvin is of Samoan her i tage, from the villages of Faleasiu, and Apia. He was born and raised in South Auckland, New Zealand and married with four young children. Melvin holds a master's degree in philosophy (social policy) from Massey University, as well as other qualifications. Melvin is an experienced senior lecturer in Social work, with a demonstrated history of working in education management industry. He also has experience in working in non for -profit organisations, youth development , coaching, clinical and cultural supervision, and event management . Melvin is also the current Team Leader for the Office of Pasifika Student Success at Massey University. https://www.lalanga.co.nz/our-innovation daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbeb9921c0486e91a373b7/1607199649874/pic+6.png Our Innovation - We have designed a mentoring program which champions, engages and inspires our students through our specialised events, curriculum, weekly in person mentoring sessions, and digital platform. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbebe411c29807e6e76d77/1607199725037/pic+7.png Our Innovation - We are investing in technology to host all the Lālanga resources online so that our learners can access our program outside of teaching times. Our innovative platform helps learners stay connected and supported throughout the program. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbec05bce7087d1aebe8b1/1607199771558/pic+4.png Our Innovation - Our digital platform will securely track and measure how each Pacific learner is progressing in the program each week, providing measurable metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program and the progress of each learner. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcbed09bce7087d1aec1b1e/1607200016558/pic+5.png Our Innovation - Our program has been inspired by our Pacific culture and the metaphor of Lālanga. To create this program we have consulted with teachers, mental health professionals, and medical professionals. The topics that we teach in the program are important to Pacific learners thriving in their education, health, and wellbeing, but may not necessarily be taught in school. https://www.lalanga.co.nz/get-in-touch daily 0.75 2020-12-13 https://www.lalanga.co.nz/about-1 daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fcb36cf6a44c17e1e02983b/t/5fcc9d90fe657040d58cc285/1598294049117/ About 1 - Tamaki College Tereora Academy In December 2020 we launched our first Lālanga program. This Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do. https://www.lalanga.co.nz/first-form daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://www.lalanga.co.nz/second-form daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://www.lalanga.co.nz/camp daily 0.75 2020-12-06