Community,
28 Sep 25
Respecting our foundation: A Tuvaluan journey of language and belonging
My name is Jane Taafaki, and I am the second daughter of Falailiva and Irene Taafaki. My roots span from the beautiful islands of Nukufetau and Funafuti, Tuvalu on my father’s side, and English and Welsh heritage through my mother. Today, I live in Oamaru with my husband, Antonius, and our daughters, Sophia, Siara, and Poema. I am a Research Fellow at the Centre for Pacific Health at the University of Otago, and I also work with the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust, with my research focusing on rural health, especially for Pacific peoples.