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PSA PASEFIKA
THINGS TO DO! As Pacific Island members of PSA, the committee is asking you all to consider and act on the following
tasks:
1. Read the mission statement for PSA Pasefika. Tell us if you endorse the mission statement and/or make further
comment.
2. Endorse or comment on the work so far by the interim committee of PSA Pasefika. This will help to guide us into
the next stage of our work to set up our network.
3. Email your comments to PSA organiser Stella Teariki [email protected]
PSA Pasefika met as a national group for a 2 day Fono in Auckland on 17/19 July. The participants had two very full days and a
lot of work to get through. The decisions made were very constructive for the future of PSA Pasefika and we acknowledge all
those who participated in some very thought provoking discussion.
The national committee consists of the following people:
Sau Kraay
ACC
Marjorie Leatua
West Fono Trust
Faama Viliamu
Manukau City Council
Caroline Mareko (Convenor)
Ministry of Education
Priscilla Pritchard
Ministry of Social Development
Brian Palalangi (Convenor)
Land Transport NZ
Tennile Tukuitonga
Auckland City Council
George Cummings
NZ Defence Force
Makerita Tusa
Inland Revenue
Ulamila Gada
Ministry of Social Development
Katalina Semisi
Ministry of Social Development
Tea Roache-Malo
Department of Corrections
Peata Keti
Ministry of Education
Mina Noema
Ministry of Justice
Cherly Talamaivao
Waitakere Pacific Board Inc.
Duane Leo (Organiser)
PSA
Stella Teariki (Organiser)
PSA
Linda Holt (Organiser)
PSA
Amy Lautogo (Organising Admin)
PSA
Tuau Auvaa (Online Organiser)
PSA
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
Auckland
Auckland
Wellington
Auckland
Auckland
Wellington
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland
Wellington
Auckland
Wellington
Wellington
As with the regional Fono the committee went over the background to PSA Pasefika and the various papers that have been
presented to the PSA Executive Board and CTU Biennial Fono. The spheres of influence within PSA was to highlight where Pacific
Island members sit within the PSA in relation to their own membership and the decision making process involved within PSA
structures. Based on the work already done within each region (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) the group worked on
those matters which were important to setting up our committee.
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How do we make PSA meaningful / relevant within our
organisations:
OPERATIONS
 Need to identify where our PI people are within our
workplaces and then identify who are PSA members.
 Engage and communicate with PSA members through a
number of means (using internal Pasefika networks,
regular staff meetings, engagement at the management
level and further processes to be developed particularly
around new members, PSA journal, Noticeboard, word
of mouth and various media agencies).
 Recruitment – more Pasefika members and more
Pasefika delegates getting access into workplace
delegate structures. Also, getting Pasefika delegates into
training and into governance structures within the PSA.
 Establish the Pasefika committee within the PSA.
COMMUNICATIONS
 Pasefika page in journal
 Komiti Pasefika on the PSA website
 Update PI members in database (contacts/ distribution
list/ delegates list)
 Define and develop a clear structure and strategy for
communication which means that we can easily
disseminate info and make sure that it is relevant
information and can be accessed on both a regional
national structure.
 Communicate in different languages
 Involve all stakeholders
Building a profile and building credibility
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Identify relevance of PI members in PSA
Identify points of difference
Clear mission statements and a statement of intent
Clear vision
Refer to PSA rules
Developing branding and marketing
NETWORKING
 Ongoing networking support through a communications
strategy
 Having the right buy in from managers through building
a rapport, keeping them informed so that we cultivate a
healthy relationship.
 Pacific training for delegates
 Directory and updated membership lists
 Foundation leadership group
 Youth activity within the PSA
 Building internal networks with PI and then broadening
out to wider sector.
 Regular meetings to support networking.
Long Term goals
Working further with:
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Communications strategy
Youth networks
Regular meetings and feeding into organisations
structure and programmes.
New immigrant interactions initiatives.
The group work placed emphasis on how we can put the above into action. The group identified where there was a requirement
for immediate action and the ideas around these actions.
GROUP WORK
IMMEDICATE ACTIONS
People of action rather than words
Mission statement/Vision
Action plan/ timeframe/ objectives
Resources
Communications update and
networking
 Implement,
 identify strengths and actions,
 Use SWAT.
To identify relevant issues that is
affecting members and contributes to
strategic plan and provides leadership
to the PSA.
 SMART plan.
 Elect convenors
 recognition of role of delegate in
the workplace
 establishing structure
 database directory
 objectives need to be realistic and
support the mission statement
 Money allocation,
 networking with other
organisations,
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Using everyday community arenas,
expo, Polyfest, Pasefika.
 Members
 Delegates
 PSA assistance
 Workplace support
 Festivals, email, BEBO, updated
website, PSA journal and union
news
 Community leaders (through
Church’s etc)
 Regular meetings
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Contact details of interim
committee to be circulated
Email circuit established through
convenors
Minutes and other relevant info to
be circulated to interim committee.
Interim committee set up meetings
in regions prior to August meeting.
Update to Pasefika members within
our workplaces, networks, sectors,
PSA.
The proposed structure of the committee required a lot of discussion. Also within this discussion is the ability to identify how
the PSA will be structured. The PSA is currently reviewing its structures and this will be discussed further at PSA Congress (22-26
September 2008). The group had decided on one way to structure itself based on information fed back from the Executive
Board. It was suggested to have representation based on four areas as follows:
Proposed PSA Pasefika structure:
Area 1:
Area 2:
Area 3:
Area 4:
Northland and Auckland through to the Bombay hills
5 representatives
Waikato and midlands region
2 representatives
Wellington and Lower North Island
3 representatives
Encompassing the whole South Island
2 representatives
Election of committee:
The group acknowledged that although the above is a recommended structure we don’t have the geographical representation
within the group as it stands. Therefore was decided that an interim national body be established to set up PSA Pasefika
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strategy over the course of 6 – 12 months after which, should the proposal be endorsed by the PSA Executive Board
implementation would occur nationally.
The entire group was confirmed as the national body in the interim period (6-12 months).
Co-Convenor roles:
Discussion around the importance of establishing leadership roles within the national body.
Recognising that this is an interim committee it was decided to elect two interim co-convenors to provide this leadership role.
Nominated:
Caroline Mareko
Nominated:
Brian Palalagi
Both nominations were accepted and unopposed. It was agreed that through the nomination process on the day Caroline
Mareko and Brian Palalagi to be the convenors of PSA Pasefika.
Development of Mission Statement:
The convenors led the discussion around a mission statement for PSA Pasefika. The group agreed on the following mission
statement.
“Build, strengthen and influence ‘Pasefika for Quality’ to champion and celebrate the interests of Pasefika”
The group brainstormed the mission statement and believe that the above is reflective of what we are trying to achieve as a
functional committee. Any comments from members is welcome on this mission statement and can be sent through to Stella
Teariki (PSA Organiser) at [email protected].
The committee have established a time frame to complete tasks and will be holding another national Fono in Auckland on 10/11
October 2008. If you have any input or comments to make about the work so far please contact Stella Teariki.
August
Discussion amongst
regions about
progress and
discussion to take to
national Fono
September
23/24 PSA National
Congress
Mid-September
DRAFT paper to be
circulated
July
October
National body meets
to establish
structure and board
paper
National Fono held
17/18 July
December
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Executive Board
meeting 2
December. Report
back to group.
November
Finalised board
paper sent to
National Secretariat
by 7 November