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Pacific Trust Otago

Where Peoples Connect

Our Vision

Tangata Moana Pacific in Otago are connected, resilient and flourishing guided by cultural values.

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Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Taloha Ni, Malo E Lelei & Warm Pacific Greetings!

Who We Are

Pacific Trust Otago (PTO) is a charitable organisation based in Dunedin that provides support to Pacific communities in the Otago region. Our support services include: health, social, education and cultural which are available for our Pacific communities.

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Our Mission

Pacific Trust Otago empowers Tangata Moana by drawing on Drua concepts of building belonging, nurturing people, strengthening community and navigating opportunities & challenges, so we are united in our journey.

Our Values:

Maintaining and strengthening our Piri’anga (relationships) through our values:

Reciprocity

Spirituality

Care

Respect

How We Can Help

Social/Welfare Services

Educational/Research Services

Health/Medical Services

Recent News and Events

Press Release for the Launch of Tinā-i-Tinā

‘Tinā-i-Tinā’, is a Samoan phrase meaning Mother-to Mother. We aim to create a safe and culturally appropriate environment to: • Encourage and support women on their Breastfeeding journey. • Build self-esteem and confidence. • Deliver a sensitive yet culturally appropriate service, with relevant information for our mothers and their babies. • Provide a judgment-free zone where questions & discussions can be had.

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MAKETE

Pacific Trust Otago presents a series of 'Market Days' known as Makete. A place for Pasifika people to showcase and sell their crafts, food and services.

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Pacific Business Growth Fono

Pacific Trust Otago will be hosting a series of meetings that aim to support Pasifika businesses/start-ups, in their business journey. Looking to connect you with each other and engage with relevant services and organizations, that can support your business/start up opportunity.

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Help Us Continue Our Work

Some of our services operate through government funding from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry for Pacific Peoples and the Ministry of Social Development. There are other services that are funded through grants from our partner agencies and providers which help us operate.

To continue expanding our offerings and services, we need your help

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Our Communities In Otago

Pacific Trust Otago honours a pan-pacific approach to their services, where 9 ethnic groups are represented on PTO’s board.

This came about from one of PTO’s founding Mama’s who insisted all Pacific nations were well represented in the organisation not just the larger Pacific groups.

The organisation has a governing body of representatives from 9 ethnic groups from the Pacific islands that make up the PTO board.