Rose McFelin is a vibrant and active member of the Cook Island community in Dunedin who is also a talented artist, skilled in screen printing. Paula Suguturaga, Disability Coordinator for our Otago office, recently supported Rose to sell her creations at a Pacific Market Day.

Vaka Tautua formally opened its first office in Dunedin this week, welcoming local Pacific community leaders and partners to celebrate the significant milestone. The new Otago team is poised to provide financial capability, community connector and disability services to Pacific peoples in the region.

Vaka Tautua is expanding its services into the Otago region in April 2022 to support the growing Pacific population in the region. Initially, the organisation will deliver disability and financial capability services, with a view to offering more services in the near future.