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Maloloina Fitness and Nutrition Program

The Maloloina Fitness and Nutrition Program runs twice on a weekly basis, fitness classes to encourage community health and fitness through exercises.

The hour-long sessions are run every week, with sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you are keen to keep fit in a fun and friendly way, please join our Maloloina Program!

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Finau Taungapeau

finau@pto.nz

027 255 9908

Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

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Pacific Business Growth Navigator

Supporting Pacific Island people in business, as well as providing a pathway into ownership.

Pacific Trust Otago works with local organizations such as Start Up Dunedin, Business South & Enterprise Dunedin; under the Ministry of Pacific People’s umbrella, ensuring the Pacific Island community is well represented and supported in the business world.

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How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Lee Levy

businessnavigator@pto.nz

022 535 9856

Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

Download Registration Form

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Moananui Festival

Organized by the Pacific Trust Otago, this family-friendly event is driven by the vision of bringing people together in Ōtepoti | Dunedin.

Moana Nui is a Pacific Trust Otago annual event, that invites everyone to come and explore, experience, and celebrate the cultures of our local Pacific communities in Dunedin. You can look forward to new Pacific performances, music, food stalls, craft stalls and more.

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Check back again for dates for 2025 or find us on Facebook for updates @moananuifestival.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

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Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

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Seniors Programme

The Seniors Program is a free program held every Friday which brings the seniors in our community together to run light exercising activities (balancing exercises, Zumba etc.) and other socializing activities.

We also have guest speakers from different professional backgrounds come in every week to talk to the group. Lunch is provided every week for the seniors.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Charlotte Anne Kareroa

charlotte@pto.nz

021 962 956

Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

Download Registration Form

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Whanau Ora

Our Whanau Ora Navigators work in partnership with Pasifika Futures Limited to support families and individuals make positive life changes through access to advice, planning and financial support.

How to Access This Service

Step 1:

Contact the person below to book an appointment.

Keni Moeroa

keni@pto.nz

027 255 9903

Step 2:

Fill out the registration form below and bring the form with you to your appointment or email through to office@pto.nz

Download Registration Form

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Emergency Housing Navigator Support Service

This Ministry of Social Development funded service is delivered in partnership with the Pacific Trust Otago to support Pacific families that are facing barriers securing suitable housing.

MSD is committed to championing Pacific prosperity and is partnering with PTO in piloting a mobile Navigator Housing Support role targeting Pacific people living in Dunedin and Balclutha. The Pacific population is changing rapidly in the Southern region as more Pacific people relocate to this area and there structural issues and system failures that need to be addressed. The priority group is the low income Pacific peoples living in Dunedin or Balclutha who are struggling to find suitable housing, they may be homeless or living in overcrowded houses with other family.