Pacifica Inc.
Pacifica Inc., sometimes styled P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. or PACIFICA is a non-government organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand established in 1977 following a Pacific women's conference held in Auckland in 1976. It consists mainly of Pasifika women, although all women of any background, faith and ethnicity are eligible to join.[1] The organisation seeks to provide opportunities for Pacific women to contribute effectively to the cultural, social, economic and political development of Aotearoa.[2]
In 2023, the organisation published A Wellbeing Report: Voices from Pacific Women and Girls in Aotearoa, New Zealand as part of an aim to present a record of Pacific women and girls’ voices.[3]
Notable members
[edit]- Susana Lemisio, co-founded a Fatupaepae branch of Pacifica for Tokelau women
- Emma Kesha
- Caren Rangi, president 2015 to 2017
- Paddy Walker, founding president in 1976
- Eti Laufiso, founding member
- Anahila Kanongata'a, national executive member
- Fanaura Kingstone, founding member in 1976
- Tepaeru Tereora, founding member in 1976
- Johnny Frisbie, founding member
- Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop, president 2013
- Elizabeth Kerekere Young Pacifica member
Further reading
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About us" on Pacifica Inc. website, retrieved 28 March 2025
- ^ "PACIFICA INC" on Pasefika Proud website, rettrieved 28 March 2025
- ^ "PACIFICA Inc reveal new report that looks to elevate voice of Pacific women in New Zealand" Tagata Pasifika 29 November 2023, retrieved 28 March 2025
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