Le Moana West Collective was established to create a different way of working. Today, its network connects more than 80 Pacific leaders and 200 Pacific groups, with a collective reach of more than 11,000 people. At its heart is a commitment to strengthening the vā between those already serving West Auckland’s Pacific communities and creating the conditions for them to work collectively.

Our Atafa o le Moana rangatahi came together for a three-day Noho Marae - a chance to reconnect, reflect and take stock of the systems-change projects they have been developing since last year.

Through Le Moana West Collective’s Sāuni initiative, a group of young Pacific people travelled to Ōtautahi for five days of voyaging, cultural learning and wayfinding facilitation training.