Welcome to Kupega o Moana
We support and nurture whānau across generations,
focusing on the early years.
We do this through education, clinical support
and being culturally competent.
Monuina e Kilisimasi | Marau ni Siga ni Sucu | Manuia le Kirisimasi | Kilisimasi Fiefia | Fakamanuia te Kilisimasi | Merry Kirimiti | Merry Christmas
OUR JOURNEY
At Kupega o Moana (formerly NET Trust), we are Pasifika team dedicated to promoting social good and driving positive change within our Pasifika and wider community. Our services aim to provide tools and tips for parents to raise emotionally healthy tamaiti/children. Discover more about our journey and how you can be a part of this impactful movement.
Our commitment to our Pasifika people drives us to create impactful initiatives that address real community needs. By focusing on empowerment, advocacy, and education, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve by providing whānau led services.
Pasifika Shining Lights
UPEGA COURSE
A beautiful way to finish the year — another Upega course completed! We’re so proud of the amazing mamas who took part. Their gratitude, commitment, and willingness to learn has been inspiring. They’re already putting their new skills and knowledge into practice at home, strengthening their confidence and supporting their families with care and resilience.
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JULY 2026
OFANIA HIGHLIGHTS
Kupega o Moana held its second Ofania symposium on Thursday 3 July — ‘Prioritising Pacific Babies’ — a powerful and well-received gathering centred on the wellbeing of our youngest and most vulnerable.
We were honoured to welcome Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad as our keynote speaker. She spoke passionately about the mahi of Mana Mokopuna and her deep commitment to uplifting the voices and futures of Pacific children.
We also had the privilege of hearing from:
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Millie Tapusoa, Programme Lead for Pasifika Shining Lights, our primary mental health support for parents and children 0–5 with mild to moderate mental health and/or addiction needs, and her son Jayden, who shared his experience growing up with autism and how Millie equipped him with tools for life.
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Vesi Leilua-Toilolo, who challenged us to consider how we can truly prioritise Pacific babies and highlighted the stark inequities our communities face.
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Each speaker brought passion, lived experience, skill, and conviction — issuing a strong call to action: let’s work together for the benefit of our tamariki.
Fa‘afetai tele lava to all who attended, supported, and created space for these important conversations. Together, we continue to champion the future of Pacific children.
A huge thanks to Le Va for their support in making this event happen.
Ofania Symposium 2025
Young Pasifika Mum, Upega
“I'm so thankful I attended the course because it gave me tools to become a better mum, the course gave me hope!"
Samoan Dad,
Inati
" I love Inati! such a wonderful time to meet others and connect, have fun and learn what's available in the community."
Young Pasifika Mum, Anofale
"When I moved to Wellington and came to Anofale, I appreciated the way I was treated - being culturally acknowledged that made me feel so at ease and welcomed."
Polokalama
The programs we provide are designed to complement one another, offering seamless support to our communities. We also work collaboratively with external services to ensure our magafoa receives the right support, at the right time, in a culturally appropriate way.
We provide primary mental health support to becoming Pasifika parents and infants and children from 0-5 years with mild to moderate mental health and / or addiction concerns.
Formely known as Anofale, Childbirth Education & Support Services provides essential antenatal and postnatal care, ensuring mums felt empowered, nurtured, and well-prepared for motherhood through culturally responsive support.
We run parenting courses, usually each semester, where Pasifika parents gain skills to effectively raise children in New Zealand.
Programmes offered
Roots is men’s support service, providing a culturally safe and respectful space where tāne talanoa, enjoy sports and encourage each-other.
The Pasifika Resilience programme provides long-term healing and recovery support for whānau impacted by violence, helping to break the cycles of harm and build a safer, healthier future for generations.
INATI is a Tokelauan tradition of communal sharing.
Bringing this tradition to Kupega has been incredible, creating a space where our Pasifika community can come together to share, learn, and take something home—whether it's knowledge, practical parenting support, guidance on navigating systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is our home visiting service. The purpose is to nurture mothers emotional health and wellbeing and supporting aiga during the vital early stages of child's life. This early intervention provides a positive experience and alleviates undue pressure and stress with this whānau led approach.
Our workshops help parents understand the baby brain development, facilitated by Brainwave facilitator and Educational Psychologist, Latu Toomaga.
