We are excited to present Let’s Siva, a cultural and wellbeing program brought to Kiwi primary schools by Mana Pasifika storyteller Allister. Aimed at teaching children resilience and confidence through the medium of dance, the program has impacted hundreds of children so far. The below mini-documentary style film shares a week in the life of the program.

We are blessed to share the voice of Aigagalefili Fepulea'i-Tapua'i representing our tupulaga talavou, the vibrant, proud future of our Pasifika people. #ourpeople #ourvoice Music by Brandon Haru

We are overjoyed to share with you this happy update to the story of the Toailoa aiga. Bennett was born safely on Christmas Eve, and is a deeply loved addition to the family. Ema and her husband David shared with us last year the story of the loss of their newborn son, Bennett’s older brother, how that trauma impacted their lives and their journey toward finding their wellbeing. If you haven’t seen Ema's previous video, you can find it in the link below. https://fb.watch/3JCQdykqhI/

We catch up with David and see how he's doing since we last interviewed him.

Expecting mum and community worker Rasela opens up to us about pregnancy through lockdown and her journey to healing from past trauma.

New mum and business owner Teuila opens up to us about having a new baby 15 years on from her first, during a global pandemic.

New mum and business owner Teuila opens up to us about having a new baby 15 years on from her first, during a global pandemic.

Expecting mum and community worker Rasela opens up to us about pregnancy through lockdown and her journey to healing from past trauma.

Credited as one of the pioneers of hip-hop dance in New Zealand, you may recognise Allister Ngawati-Salaivao from his crew Dziah and their incredible success in the global hip-hop scene in the early 2000s, or you may know him from his current role with Prestige Dance Crew, one of New Zealand's best crews. Allister has seen both highs and lows in his journey through life, and we were privileged to sit down with him to talk about his take on mental health. #StaySafe #StayConnected

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 we were blessed to have dancing legend Allister Ngawati-Salaivao from the Prestige Dance Crew perform this powerful piece. #MHAWNZ #ReimagineWellbeingTogether #HeTirohangaAnamata Performed by Allister Ngawati-Salaivao Words by Grace Iwashita-Taylor Music by Brandon Haru

As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, we wanted to start by sharing this powerful video from artist and designer Monty of SDO custom design & apparel. Many of us are going through tough times right now and it can be difficult to talk to someone about how we’re feeling when we’re used to going it alone. This week, let’s take the time to get in touch with someone we care about and make an effort to #StayConnected together. Please be aware this video discusses suicide and could be distressing for some people. #ReimagineWellbeingTogether #MHAWNZ

Father, artist and leader of a South Auckland based non-profit community fitness program, David Toailoa shared with us what has helped him through tough times following the tragic loss of his son and during the recent lockdowns. A huge thank you to David and his wife Ema for sharing their story with us. Fa’afetai tele lava. Please be aware that this video addresses infant loss, we are aware that this may be a difficult topic for some viewers. For those who have experienced loss and are in need of support, visit www.sands.org.nz or www.littleshadow.org.nz to get in touch with someone who can help. To contact Mapu Maia, call to talanoa on 0800 21 21 22 or send us a free text on 3022.

We are blessed to bring this tough but powerful story of Ema’s journey through loss and grief into healing and hope. We’d like to thank Ema and her husband David for their courage and strength in sharing their story with us. Fa'afetai tele lava. Please be aware that this video addresses infant loss, we are aware that this may be a difficult topic for some viewers. For those who have experienced loss and are in need of support, visit www.sands.org.nz or www.littleshadow.org.nz to get in touch with someone who can help. To contact Mapu Maia, call to talanoa on 0800 21 21 22 or send us a free text on 3022.

If this pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s that our essential workers are exactly that – absolutely essential to us as a nation. Across the country, hundreds of thousands of people have worked tirelessly, putting in the mahi to ensure we can all get through this together. On the front line, the staff at the Covid-19 testing stations have seen months of long hours and tough days, giving up time with family and putting their own health at risk to keep our nation safe. We want to express our gratitude from the bottom of our hearts, to not just those working the testing stations but to all essential workers out there caring for our nation. To our essential workers: this video is for you – a reminder to look after yourselves, keep an eye on your mental health and make time to talk to someone if you’re feeling stressed or down.

Wellness is community. As children of the Moana, our wellness is collective, it is caring for ourselves and caring for each other. With today’s announcement, now more than ever we as a people need to come together in heart and mind, keeping our village strong. #StaySafe #StayConnected Words by Grace Iwashita-Taylor Sound by Brandon Haru

Many of us are going through a tough time right now, and it’s important we don’t face this alone. The bravest thing we can do is to speak to someone about how we’re feeling. When we put a voice to our thoughts instead of hiding them, we’re not just caring for ourselves but we’re also creating a stronger, more supportive community for our loved ones. It’s not weak to speak up – reach out to someone close or text 1737 for 24/7 support. #StaySafe #StayConnected