For Vanessa Tari, a dedicated mother from Ambae, Vanuatu, the path of sacrifice led her and her seven-year-old son, Junior, to Suva, Fiji, in pursuit of life-saving heart surgery. Junior was the first of 13 children who arrived in Suva to receive cardiac surgery; he has now been discharged with a new lease on life. For Ms Tari, leaving everything behind was an easy choice because it meant saving her son's life. We spoke to her about what this opportunity meant for her and her family.

Day two of the Pasifika Futures (PFL) Whānau Ora Conference has kicked off, with Minister of Whānau Ora, Hon. Tama Potaka, delivering the first keynote speech of the day. He began his address by emphasising the importance of spiritual health and wellbeing, particularly acknowledging the cultural practice of starting with karakia (prayer) and PFL Board Director, Sir Michael Jones’ decision not to play rugby on Sundays.

Living Our Best Lives | Our PMA team is continuing to support the families involved in the Uto Bulabula initiative as the first patients get ready to undergo transformative surgeries.

The annual Pasifika Futures Limited (PFL) Whānau Ora Conference commenced this morning with a sense of purpose and unity, bringing together PFL partners, families and organisations from across the country. Celebrating ten years of the programme, PFL Chair, Dr. Kiki Maoate ONZM FRACS, opened the ceremony with heartfelt remarks, reflecting on the profound significance of this momentous gathering.

Living Our Best Lives | Under the transformative Uto Bulabula initiative, young patients have undergone pre-operative clinical assessments to ensure they are ready for their life-saving cardiac surgeries. 

Living Our Best Lives | As the young patients of the Uto Bulabula initiative approach their cardiac surgeries, the PMA team has been working hard to ensure they are well-cared for and in the best possible condition for their upcoming procedures.

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group is proud to announce its partnership with Pacific Media Network (PMN), sponsoring their 2024 Paris Olympics coverage as they follow Pacific athletes competing at the games.

Living Our Best Lives | The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) team touched down in Suva on Saturday, the 13th of July in preparation for the commencement of the Uto Bulabula Project, through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS).  

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Knowledge Hub Microcredential Recognition Ceremony, held on July 17th, celebrated the accomplishments of the Semester 1, 2024 cohort who successfully completed the 'Improving Wellbeing Outcomes for Pacific Families' course developed in partnership with the University of Auckland.

Moana Pasifika is proud to announce the major signing of All Blacks Vice-Captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, Ardie Savea through till 2027.

In 2013, a group of Pacific providers and community organisations called upon the Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMAG) to address the needs of Pacific families across Aotearoa. This call to action led to the creation of Pasifika Futures Ltd (PFL), dedicated to supporting and empowering Pacific families. PFL’s establishment marked the start of a significant journey toward a brighter future for Pacific communities.

Dr Saia Piukala, the inaugural Pacific islander to assume the role of WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, was welcomed yesterday at the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group office, sharing that he felt he had "returned home" as a PMA Life Member and long-time colleague of the Group. His visit came after delivering a powerful keynote address at the University of Auckland, marking his 168th day in office.