The spirit of Moana Pasifika shone brightly as players, staff, families and supporters gathered to celebrate the 2025 Moana Pasifika Awards Night, an evening that honoured not only individual excellence, but also the shared pride and purpose that continues to power this movement forward.

The Pasifika Medical Association’s Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) has officially been verified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Type 1 Mobile Emergency Medical Team, an international recognition that confirms the team’s ability to deliver quality, timely healthcare in emergencies across the Pacific and Aotearoa.

The Pasifika Medical Association Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) has achieved a major milestone, having successfully completed the World Health Organization’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) verification process for Type 1 mobile teams. This recognition confirms that PACMAT meets the global standards outlined in the Classification and Minimum Standards for Emergency Medical Teams, a significant step that affirms the team’s capability to respond effectively and safely to emergencies across the Pacific region.

Noa’ia ‘e Mauri, ‘Otou asa le Rowena Sokimi, faiaksea gagaj atakoa. Meet Rowena Sokimi who is of Rotuman, Fijian, Samoan and German heritage.

We would like to inform you that the Pasifika Medical Association Conference, originally planned for September 15-17, 2025, will now be held at a later date. This adjustment allows us to ensure the event continues to meet the high standards expected by our community.

The Moana Pasifika Young Women’s Programme for high school girls kicked off today, with the vibrant energy of future leaders filling the room. The programme will run for three days and was opened with a special address from PMA Group and Moana Pasifika CEO, Debbie Sorensen ONZM.

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Membership Services launched the first of its Pasifika Health Leaders Webinar Series this year, with an inspiring and insightful session led by Pacific health pioneer and PMA founding member, Suitafa Dr Debbie Ryan.

Under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded Vanuatu Earthquake Recovery Support initiative, the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group has been selected to implement a range of targeted interventions aimed at fostering long-term resilience and improving community wellbeing. This initiative will focus on extensive community outreach and psychoeducation activities, ensuring that individuals and families not only understand the importance of mental health but also have access to culturally appropriate coping strategies.

PMA Group & Moa­na Pasifika CEO Debbie Sorensen ONZM says that Super Rugby Pacific is in the midst of a genuine resurgence, and this time, the fans are coming along for the ride.

Jess Lagaluga Hutchings, one of two recipients of the inaugural Sir John Logan Campbell Medical Trust Fellowship Travel Grant, is embarking on an exciting journey to expand her research in health equity.

The first female chief executive of a New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific team says she doesn’t see herself staying at the helm of Moana Pasifika for long.

Since December 2022, the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group has had the privilege of driving meaningful change and growth in the lives of Pacific people through the delivery of the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS).