Siaola

17/10/2026

14/10/2026

Every Friday we share facts about New Zealand’s democracy and electoral system ℹ️

This week’s Friday Fact is: You must be enrolled by midnight, 25 October to be able to vote in the 2026 General Election.

Enrol early so you're ready to vote!

If you've enrolled by midnight, Sunday 4 October, we'll send you an EasyVote card, which makes voting faster and easier. If you've given us your email address, we'll send your EasyVote card by email.

You can't enrol to vote or update your enrolment details during voting (26 October to 7 November), but you'll be able to enrol and update your details again after voting ends.

Find out more here: https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/voting-in-the-election/enrol-by-25-october

12/10/2026

More than 100,000 people in New Zealand face severe housing deprivation. Visionwest and Siaola are helping vulnerable families find safe, stable housing amid the growing crisis.

11/10/2026

🇹🇴✨ A heartfelt **MĀLŌ 'AUPITO** and huge appreciation to the **Aotearoa Tongan Teachers Association (ATTA)** for your commitment to our educators, learners, and community!

Special recognition to Alisi Tatafu (ATTA) and Osaiasi Kupu (SIAOLA) for your work with PMN Tonga to promote Tongan Language. We also thank PMN for supporting the cause. We also acknowledge the ATTA Executive:
* **Ana Pahulu** (Chair, Sancta Maria College)
* **Alisi Tatafu** (Deputy Chair, Dean at Mangere College)
* **Selina Faasolo** (Co-Secretary, Pacific Advance Secondary School)
* **Kat Lousi** (Executive Member, Deputy Principal Kelston Girls)
for partnering with SIAOLA on the **Famili Taulua** initiative. Supported by the **Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP)**, this collaboration is a wonderful reflection of collective effort in promoting, preserving, and celebrating *Lea Faka-Tonga* across Aotearoa.

When our educators and community stand together, our language and heritage flourish for generations to come. Ofa atu and fa'afetai lahi tapu for all your hard work! ❤️🇹🇴

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa Methodist Church of NZ Conference 2026 with Siaola team Kathleen Tuai-Ta’ufo’ou, Osaiasi Kupu & Sesimani Ahio-Havea. And Vice President Tau’ataina Tupou, President Rev. Alisa Lasi and General Secretary Rev. Tara Tautari.

06/10/2026

New voting rules mean you must enrol before voting in the November 7 election. The Electoral Commission is taking its message directly to Pacific communities.

06/10/2026

A truly blessed moment for Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa – The Methodist Church of New Zealand! ✝️✨

Warmest congratulations to our Siaola Board member Tau’ataina Tupou, on his official induction at conference as Vice President of the Methodist Church of NZ, Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa 2026!

We celebrate the Vice President alongside President Rev Alisa Lasi. Vice President Tau’ataina Tupou’s quiet, steady strength, deep integrity, and firm commitment to the faith continue to be a true anchor for our SIAOLA board of trustees and wider Methodist church community.

Wishing Vice President Tau’ataina Tupou every blessing, wisdom, and grace as you step into your term of service. 🙏 ’Ofa lahi atu!
SIAOLA Board and Team💚🙌