Get Involved
Reach out to a regional lead in/near your area
Chillion Sanerivi
National Manager
chillion@poupasifika.com
Ielua Taula
Christchurch Regional Lead
ielua@poupasifika.com
Laz Lemanutau
Wellington Regional Lead
laz@poupasifika.com
Mike Tuala
Auckland Regional Lead
mike@poupasifika.com
Emily Asiasi
National Coordinator
emily@poupasifika.com
Taitosaua William Peace
Tanoa Steering Group Chair
taitosauawilliam.peace@oloa.org.nz
Why Join Pou Pasifika?
Pou Pasifika is a growing network of Pasifika youth workers and practitioners from across Aotearoa. We are grounded in our shared Moana Pasifika principles, values, cultures, faith, and the wisdom we carry from our Pacific heritage.
We embrace a Pasifika-by-Pasifika approach in everything we do, meaning our people and cultures lead our decisions.
You should join Pou Pasifika if you want to:
- Be part of a collective that understands your cultural worldviews and the realities of youth work.
- Be locally engaged and nationally connected with other youth workers and practitioners from across Aotearoa who are navigating similar challenges and sharing solutions.
- Stand in solidarity with a community that values your voice and advocates for recognition, support, and systemic change.
- Shape the future of our sector by contributing your lived experience, leadership, and cultural knowledge.
You’ll be helping build a foundation that will support thousands of youth workers and countless young people in years to come.