Breakaway Programme

The PTO Pasifika Breakaway Holiday Programme is held in the second week of every school holidays where we invite students aged 12-18 years to participate in activities across 3 days.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Finau Taungapeau
Theresa Sivihiva Aiiloilo
Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

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Tupu Aotearoa

Our Tupu Aotearoa team works alongside the Ministry for Pacific Peoples in career development for Pacific people who are N.E.E.T (Not in Education or Employment Training).

The service is available for ages 15+ and offers an in-depth personal development and career development course to help people up-skill and realise significant opportunities in education and employment.

Our team are able to work together with you and help take the steps needed for a successful future.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

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TOA Scholarship

Toa in the Pacific Island context means Champion, Leader, Winner, Warrior, to be Brave'.

Pacific Trust Otago offers scholarships to support students of Pacific heritage who are attending secondary schools in Otago. These scholarships recognise Pasifika students who show commitment to their learning, personal development, and involvement in their communities.

Applicants are Year 12 and Year 13 Pasifika secondary students and are asked to share information about themselves, including their interests, activities outside the classroom, community involvement, and future aspirations. Scholarship offerings, criteria, and categories may vary each year and are awarded at the discretion of Pacific Trust Otago.

For up-to-date information about available scholarships, eligibility, and application timeframes, please contact office@pto.nz.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Litia Liza Maiono
Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

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Rota'i Playgroup

The Rota'i Playgroup is a free playgroup for Pacific mothers and young children held every Monday morning (excludes public and school holidays).

The playgroup brings together parents and children where they can engage in field trips, outdoor activities, learning engagement, song and dance and other activities together.

Shared lunch is offered every session for the families that come in to bring a plate and share together. For those without transport, we offer pick-up and drop-off for the parent and child.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

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