Jade Hohaia about the learnings from the Kiwa governance programme
On Wednesday 2nd September from 12-1pm, we have a zoom meeting where we will hear from Jade Hohaia about the learnings from the Kiwa governance programme. In this webinar, Jade will be interviewing Tapu Vea, who has been part of the Kiwa governance initiative. Tapu hails from the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga, works as a Pacifica Future Student Advisor, and contributes across a range of governance bodies.
Over the last year, the Kiwa governance kaupapa has had a special emphasis on celebrating Māori and Pasifika leaders, whānau, and community servants in governance roles, providing recognition, peer mentorship networks, and leadership awards.
Jade is soon to complete five years leading the way for the Wilberforce Foundation as the Advisor on partnerships with Māori, so we are looking forward to her inspiring us again as she departs.
If you would like to join us for this inspiring and insightful session, please register:
Date: Wednesday 2nd September from 12-1 pm
About Tapu Ki Tea Vea
Tapu Ki Tea Vea hails from the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga - her Father from Nomuka (Ha’apai) and Mother from Kolovai (Tongatapu). She was born and raised in the Heart Hutt and being youngest of three children (girls only).
Tapu completed all her early childhood, primary and secondary schooling in Lower Hutt. She then enrolled in Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Tapu is a human geographer by trade and loves connecting people and places. She has a real passion for Pasifiki communities and higher learning.
Tapu is employed as the Pasifika Future Student Adviser - likes to consider herself as a educationery, in other words spreads the word of education. She also holds the role as Pasifika Chaplain at the university - where she provides spiritual and pastoral care. Tapu is currently the Associate Pastor for the Lower Hutt Tongan Assembly of God.
Tapu is currently holds the executive & governanve positions in the following organisations :
Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow INC Board
NZ Police Wellington District Pasifika Forum
Pacific Allied (WOMEN'S) Council Inspires Faith In Ideals Concerning All. INC (Hutt Valley branch)
Lower Hutt Tongan Assembly of God Governance
Hutt Valley Pasifika Services Network
NZ Tongan Assembly of God Youth Governance