The Tausi Moana Netball Festival has officially opened registrations for 2026, to be held on Saturday 17th October at the Auckland Netball Centre in St John's, Auckland. Formerly known as Moana Pasifika Community, the newly rebranded community sports programme, Tausi Moana, is looking forward to bringing teams together for a day of fun and connection.

Community pharmacist, Natalia Nu'u, is first generation NZ-born Samoan, hailing from the villages of Vailoa Faleata and Lalovaea. Working between Auckland and Wellington, she co-owns a pharmacy in Hillsborough, Auckland, is a Member of the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, will become the Chair of the Finance and Risk Management Committee later this month and is a Founding Member and Treasurer on the Executive Committee for the Pacific Pharmacists' Association.  

Registrations are now open for the PMA Conference 2026, marking 30 years of Pacific leadership in health.

The inaugural gathering of the Pacific Academy of Sciences commenced this week in Apia, Samoa, marking a significant milestone for scientific collaboration across the Pacific. Researchers from throughout the region convened for the historic event, which signals a new chapter in Pacific-led research and innovation.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the importance of global health initiatives becomes ever more apparent. Among the distinguished speakers at the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Pre-Conference Global Health Symposium is Dr Siobhan Cross, a prominent pediatric hematologist whose work extends to addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by Pacific communities.

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group is proud to welcome Tongan surgeon, Dr Alamea Aholelei, as one of the esteemed speakers at the pre-conference Global Health Symposium (GHS) during the PMA 2024 conference.

Dr Kirsten Finucane, who recently retired as Head of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Starship and Auckland Hospitals after a distinguished 28-year career, will be speaking at the pre-conference Global Health Symposium (GHS) during the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) 2024 conference. The symposium is held on November 25th at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Christchurch.

The Global Health Symposium is set to convene medical and health professionals from across the Pacific region, aimed at providing a platform for robust discussions and knowledge exchange on global health challenges and innovations. With a focus on regional initiatives, the Symposium will precede the annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Conference as one of the pre-conference workshops, taking place on Monday 25th November, 2024, at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Christchurch.

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) is gearing up for its 2024 Conference in Christchurch this November. Themed "Living Our Best Lives”, the conference will bring together medical practitioners from across the Pacific to address pressing health issues and highlight the resilience of Pacific health providers.

The Sisters United Dream Girl Conference took place at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau, bringing together Pasifika girls aged 16-18 for a day of empowerment, education, and creativity.

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.

It was a poignant time of celebration and reflection when I attended the Tonga Medical Association Conference celebrating their 80th Anniversary in July. It was an excellent presentation of history, progress, success and forward thinking approach to the future.