Balancing Cultural Values and Financial Well-being: A Tongan PhD Student’s Insights on Life in New Zealand Victoria Ongolea, a first-year PhD student at Waipapa Taumata Rau’s Business School, is delving into the complexities faced by Tongans living in New...

‘I wanted to have a conversation with my mum, through dance. What I was telling her is ‘I’m okay, I’m safe, I’m following my dreams’. Iatua Felagai Taito is a 2nd year PhD Candidate for the Dance Studies program at the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries, at...

The persistent cultural stigma associated with dementia in Pacific communities remains a significant barrier to proper diagnosis and care. In response, a current research project seeks to develop culturally sensitive strategies to combat these misconceptions and...