Waitakere Pacific Board Inc (WPB)
Previously known as Pacific Islands Advisory Board (PIAB)
The Pacific Community of Waitakere currently makes up 15.3% of Waitakere's
total population. It brings together nine Pacific Nations, Cook Islands, Fiji,
Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tahiti, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu.
The Board's new structure consists of nine Pacific
Nations, eight sectors, a Patron and a executive committee
of nine.
The Waitakere Pacific Board Incorporated (WPB), represents the voices of Pacific peoples in the Council and other stakeholders in the city. Its main aim is to contribute effectively to the running of Waitakere City and improve on the socio-economic status of the Pacific Community.
Community Partnership Agreement with Council
 The Waitakere City Council has had a strong relationship
with the Waitakere Pacific Board since its
establishment in 1990.
A formal Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the
Board in 1998. This recognised the significance of the Board
as a voice for Pacific peoples in the City.
A Community Partnership Agreement signed in December 2005 to
better reflect the nature of the relationship between
Council and the Board.
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Community Partnership Agreement (Size 163K)
Features of the Community Partnership Agreement
- Objectives include a commitment to working together
to achieve social and economic wellbeing and strong
integrated communities in Waitakere.
- Based on partnership principles e.g. recognises the
autonomy and independence of both parties and an agreement
to act towards each other honestly and in good faith.
- Includes a commitment to develop and implement an
annual shared work programme.
This is a unique and dynamic relationship calling for the empowerment of
the Pacific community.
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Signing of the Community Partnership Agreement :
L " R His Worship Mayor, R H Harvey, Harry O™Rourke, Chief
Executive, Taha Fasi, Chairperson, Cheryl Talamaivao,
Secretary and Deputy Mayor, Cr Carolynne Stone |
The WPB Vision
That Pacific peoples in Waitakere city are empowered to fully participate in the decision making processes at local government level and pursuing a strong socio-economic framework that will sustain growth, self-sufficiency and equity for the Pacific community in Waitakere city, throughout the Auckland region, and at national and international
levels.
The WPB Goal
The Board is to effectively work on a partnership basis with the Waitakere City Council and other relevant agencies, to address and improve on the governance and socio-economic conditions impacting on the Pacific peoples, whilst maintaining their cultural integrity and diversity.
Board Membership
Executive composition of four office holders, a Council
Representative,
two Pacific nation representatives, two sector champions,
and a Patron, ten Pacific Nations Representatives and eight Sector Champions.
Total Board membership is 24. Elections take place every
three years. The next election of Officers is
March/April 2009.
| Executive Members |
| Chairperson |
Mr Taha Fasi |
| Deputy Chairperson |
Mrs Vaoga Mary Watts QSM |
| Secretary/Treasurer |
Mr Tana Simona |
| Council Representative |
Cr. Peter Chan |
| Patron |
Rev Sione Faitala |
| Exec Pacific Nations Representative |
Mrs Myriame Estall |
| Exec Pacific Nations Representative |
Mr Tana Simona |
| Exec Sector Representative |
Mr Mose Saitala |
| Exec Sector Representative |
Mr No'ora Samuela |
| Exec Sector Representative |
Mr David Lui |
| Pacific Nations
Representatives (10) |
| Cook Islands |
Rev William Hakaoro |
| Fiji |
Ratu Jope Naucabalavu |
| Kiribati |
Mr Kanaitio Ranbangaki |
| Niue |
Mr Esau Noue |
| Samoa |
Mrs Laine Leata Tipi |
| Solomon Islands |
Mrs Miriam Adomea |
| Tahiti |
Mrs Myriame Estall |
| Tokelau |
Mr Tana Simona |
| Tonga |
Mr Mohe I Taulanga Kupu |
| Tuvalu |
Mr Elia Tavita |
| Sector Champions (8) |
| Churches |
Rev Apisaloma L Apisaloma |
| Economic Development / Employment |
Mr Mose Saitala |
| Education |
Mr Siliva Gaugatao |
| Health / Disability |
Mr David Lui |
| Justice / Police |
Ms Maria Cavanagh |
| Non Government Organisations |
Mrs Muaautofia Tueipi Clarke |
| Social Services / Housing |
Mrs Muaautofia Tueipi Clarke |
| Youth |
Vacancy |
| Youth Sports |
Mr No'ora Samuela |
| Board Liaison Co-ordinator |
Cheryl Talamaivao JP |
Contact information
For
information on how to contact Board members:
Email:
WPBINC@xtra.co.nz
Postal Address:
PO Box 45 194
Te Atatu Peninsula
Physical Address:
22 Te Pai Place
Henderson
(upstairs from Tradestaff)
Phone: (09) 835 2204 / 027 2223 223 / 021 038
9008 or Contact
us.
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