2023 Annual report
K'aute Pasifika continues to work towards excellence in our services to transform our futures and we look forward to continuing our contribution as Pasifika to the fabric of Aotearoa.
K'aute Pasifika continues to work towards excellence in our services to transform our futures and we look forward to continuing our contribution as Pasifika to the fabric of Aotearoa.
13 December, 2023
CEO Report
Talofa lava, malo e lelei, malo ni, fakalofa lahi atu, mauri, aloha, namaste, tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Firstly, I acknowledge our heavenly Father in all things and in all our efforts.
The opening of the first stage of the K’aute Pasifika Village, on 17th January in Kirikiriroa, Waikato, marked a momentous occasion attended by over 1,000 people. The Village represents the culmination of a 24-year old dream nurtured by Pacific communities and is a testament to resilience and tenacity. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all board members, staff, supporters, and contributors who have breathed life into this visionary project.
The K’aute Pasifika Village stands as a collective achievement, showcasing what is possible when central government, local government, tangata whenua, the philanthropic and business communities, and our broader community unite with a shared vision for the betterment of all.
The growth of K’aute Pasifika in breadth of services has meant we have had to create efficient and effective systems to support our frontline teams. The implementation of a bold digital strategy has been a critical part of ensuring that we collect and use pieces of information respectfully and wisely, to serve our community and create improved wellbeing outcomes. Our management team and team leaders have dedicated time to embedding our values of service, unity, respect and faith (‘SURF’) in everything we do. We have developed the “K’aute way” which is a framework that guides how we work with each other and with the communities we serve.
Our vision of vibrant, dynamic, healthy, strong, educated, collaborative, sustainable Pacific communities living to their full potential can be seen in the creation of the K’aute Pasifika Early Learning Centre. This initiative stems from 24 years of community feedback and aspiration, and we proudly opened in April. At the heart of the Early Learning Centres’ philosophy is the nurturing of an environment where children can connect with their roots and develop a sense of security and belonging.
We continue to work on the development of our integrated model of care which will include the delivery of primary care services to our community and over time our intention is to support the broader health system by enabling the delivery of secondary care services in the community. We welcome to our team Dr Vui Tamatoa, Clinical Director and Alex Poor Chief Data Officer.
I acknowledge all of our funders, partners, private and public sector organisations that have supported us over the last year and we look forward to continuing to work with you all towards a shared vision of a thriving multi-cultural community where we are all visible and valued. I also acknowledge the previous Chair, Edgar Wilson who chaired the organisation and supported the current and previous CEO for many years, and also his fellow board members who had the courage to refresh our governance processes and constitution to best ensure the attainment of future significant aspirations. This group also played a significant role in the delivery of the Village over recent years, in particular.
It is important that we do not lose sight of the fact that there is more to be done. Our families deserve the best. K’aute Pasifika seeks to become the beating heart of a regional movement that continues to drive equitable outcomes for our people and to then start to drive excellent outcomes for all people using Pacific models of care.
We continue to work towards excellence in our services to transform our futures and we look forward to continuing our contribution as Pasifika to the fabric of Aotearoa, our contribution which is marked by principles of service and reciprocity and characterised by creativity, innovation, vibrancy and humour.
Ia soifua ia ma ia manuia.
Leaupepe Rachel Karalus
Chief Executive