The summer of 2023 has seen Aotearoa facing its greatest climate change challenges yet, with catastrophic consequences for several regions around the country. Responding to severe flooding across Tāmaki Makaurau over Auckland Anniversary weekend, Vaka Tautua’s frontline team rose to the challenge in support of Pacific families.

In honour of Tokelau Language Week, Vaka Tautua is celebrating the work of our staff member, Les Atoni, who has done so much to preserve the language and culture of his homeland, Tokelau.

Vaka Tautua’s Canterbury team has expanded significantly over the past year, going from one Disability Coordinator to a team of four delivering disability, financial capability, and social services, led by Regional Manager for Canterbury and Otago – Toleafoa Malu Tulia.