Welcome to
Vaka Tautua

A Pacific Community Health, Disability and Social Services provider, serving families across Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago regions.

Our Vision

Vaka Tautua’s vision embodies
‘Nofo a Kāinga’
(Families Caring for Families)

Where families and communities are bound by shared responsibilities, duties, and promises to nurture, protect, and uplift one another.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen ‘Nofo a Kāinga’ by connecting families with the services and supports they need to live their best life.

Services

  • Disability Services

    Tagata Sa’ilimalo
    We support tagata sa’ilimālo (Pacific disabled people and their families) to live their best life.

  • Mental Health

    Ola Fiafia
    We support the mental health and well-being of people and families.

  • Social Services

    Social Services

    Aiga Fiafia
    We ensure Pacific families impacted by family harm get help early and are safe and supported.

  • Older People’s Well-being

    Mātua
    Supporting our mātua to connect with their communities to stay healthy, active and safe.

  • Financial Capability

    Tupe Wise
    We enable Pacific families to build financial capability, achieve financial independence and intergenerational prosperity.

  • Pathways to Community Well-being

    Community well-being
    Health protection, prevention and early intervention initiatives that improve the health and well-being of communities.

  • Whānau Ora Services

    Family well-being
    Improving the well-being of whānau by empowering them to identify and achieve their own goals.

“O le ala I le pule, o le tautua”

The Path to leadership is through service

Our stories

Testimonials

  • "Budgeting and planning for the unexpected makes a world of a difference for anyone with the goal of financial freedom."

    Gloria and James Viliamu on the Tupe Wise (Financial Capability) Programme.

  • “Having my own transport will maximise my participation in community activities and help me finish my studies. Thank you Vaka Tautua and the Lottery Grants Board."

    Malia Masalu - Tongan Disability Service User.

  • “I’m enjoying my new home, it suits me and being settled gives me peace of mind. I want to thank Marion from Vaka Tautua for everything she has done to help me.”

    Teinaki Mahitu, formerly homeless and Ora’anga Mental Health Service User.

Need help?

Call our free number 0800 825 282 or email enquiries@vakatautua.co.nz