What we’ve been up to
Check out all of the things Tangata Atumotu has been up to below!
Upcoming Tangata Atumotu vaccination clinics
All of our updates for upcoming clinics will be posted here!
Senior Connect 2022
In partnership with 20/20 Trust we held a 4-day digital literacy class for our Pasifika Matua aged 65 and over!
Learning to ride
Taunese is not currently driving and wanted another option of transportation that could increase her motivation to be active…she decided to purchase a bike! For the past month, Sema has been helping Taunese learn how to ride her bike.
Eke Panuku ARA student success award
Our very own nurse, Sarah Morley has won an Eke Panuku ARA student success award!
Our Time. Our Stories.
Tangata Atumotu provided video equipment to eight youth and challenged them to share their stories about growing up in Otautahi.
A positive experience with Tangata Atumotu
We recently had a lot of fun at the mobile vaccination clinic at the Phillipstown community hub!
It was brilliant to work with Tisha Bradley, Clinical Manager who also had a positive experience!
Dr. Ramon Pink: The COVID-19 vaccine
A huge thanks to Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink for taking time from his busy role to talk with Tangata Atumotu about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Super Saturday!
We had such a huge weekend at Tangata Atumotu!
This weekend we had Super Saturday at the Māui Clinic and Super Sunday at the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (EFKS).
Selwyn shares his vaccination story
Selwyn Gamble decided to get his COVID-19 vaccinations to protect himself and his loved ones and help create a future of endless possibilities.
Youth COVID Champions
To encourage our Pasifika youth to get their COVID-19 vaccination we are bringing together a range of new Youth COVID Champions and sharing their stories!
News Hub: Island Dance Beats
Our Team Leader and Registered Nurse Suli Tuitaupe had a segment on News Hub about his Livestreams of Island Dance beats which helped to keep our community active during lockdown.
Staying Active!
With over 60,000 views, I think we can say our Island Dance Beats has gone viral!!
A visit from the Prime Minister
A week after opening our Māui Vaccination Clinic located at The Hub Hornby, we had an exciting visit from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern!
An opportunity for our Pasifika youth
We have started working on our Youth Voices project! This is an exciting opportunity for our diverse youth to showcase what it is like to grow up Pasifika in Ōtautahi.
Covid champions
As part of our contribution to the wider Pasifika Covid collective response, we are sharing the views of some local Pasifika leaders on the Covid - 19 vaccine.
Smashing Records
We had our Pasifika Fitness challenge in April and what an incredible buzz this was!
Dr Ramon pink - getting vaccinated
The best way to help keep you and your aiga healthy is to get vaccinated. With all the information and misinformation around about the new COVID-19 Vaccine, it is timely to share what we know.
Siva Samoa virtual success
When lockdown prevented us from running our beloved Siva Samoa classes in the community, we turned to Facebook.
Musical Drop ins
Tangata Atumotu’s mobile nursing team supported more than 150 patients and their families throughout the COVID-19 lockdown.