About Us
The Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust is the result of 20 years of community representation. We have worked with government organisations and service providers to ensure the Nelson Pasifika Community is represented, and advocated for both regionally and nationally. In all the but the last two years the Trust has been voluntary but in 2015, with significant support from some key players we became a service provider.
Our community consists of approximately 1,500 people, mostly living in and around the urban areas of Nelson and Richmond. Originally from the islands of the Pacific including Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomons and Hawaii. This group of people have been migrating to New Zealand, leaving their villages and large family groups, to create a better life for themselves and their families.
Mission
To provide, support and strengthen the Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community to grow, achieve and prosper.
Vision
A strong united organisation which will represent the needs and goals of our Pasifika Community working in response to and alongside the community, advocating for community and culture.
Values
Accountability to our Community and Founders
Transparency
Respect for Community cultures and values
Respect and Confidentiality
Recognition and acceptance of differences
Professional representation
Integrity
Honesty
