Vaimoana Pasifika Charitable Trust

Welcome to Vaimoana Pasifika Charitable Trust. We have been working with the Pacific communities of the Taranaki region since 2005.

We aim to provide a community link for Pasifika people in response to their needs, to promote awareness and appreciation of the value of the Pasifika community, and to encourage the cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands. 

Our Services

Key Personnel

  • Mataiva Robertson

    Community Representative

Latest News

  • Taranaki’s Man of the Moment

    Taranaki’s Man of the Moment

    New Plymouth’s Pacific community may be small in number, but their sense of pride is huge. For local Policeman and Taranaki Daily News Person of the Year 2014 Nelson Pulotu, strong links with community make all the difference in changing their outcomes for the better. Read More

  • Rosie’s leaf of Faith

    Rosie’s leaf of Faith

    When a Pacific family arrives in New Plymouth and connects with Aere Tai’s local provider the Vaimoana Pasifika Charitable Trust, there’s a good chance Fijian Rosie Belau will be there to welcome them with a bunch of taro leaves. Read More