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View images of some of our past events across the last few years.

Pasifika Law Students’ Get-together with Pasifika Law Students’ Coordinator, Richard Taylor and AVC (Pasifika) staff, 1 August 2014.
Victoria University Pasifika Ensemble perform Tokelauan items at the Victoria University Alumni Event, 24 July 2014.
Pasifika Saxophonist Andre Paris, accompanied by pianist Ben Wilcock, performs at the Victoria University Alumni Event, 24 July 2014.
AProf. Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, Vice-Chancellor of National University of Samoa (NUS), Fui Leapai Professor Asofou So’o, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of NUS, Letuimanu’asina Dr Emma Kruse Va’ai and NUS Council members walk in the NUS graduation parade, April 2014.
AProf. Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban with Emely Samuelu, a new NZAID MFAT scholar from Tuvalu, at the NZAID New Students’ Welcome, 3 July 2014.
Victoria University Pasifika Ensemble perform Tokelauan items with Vice-Chancellor, Professor Grant Guilford, at the Victoria University Alumni Event, 24 July 2014
AProf. Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban attends the National University of Samoa graduation ceremony for April 2014
Luisa Tokakece receives a graduate gift from Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), AProf. Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, 16 May 2014
Pele Walker and Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) with Naenae College Year 12 and 13 students Fa’apili Aiomata and Susana Malaki at the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs Samoan Language Week Celebrations, 27 May 2014.
Victoria’s Tongan Students’ Association perform at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, 16 May 2014.
Victoria's Tokelauan Students perform at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, 16 May 2014.
Tai Ahu Law Lecturer, Professor Tony Smith Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Law, Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), Professor Penny Boumelha Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Sue Roberts University Librarian, Professor Piri Sciascia Pro Vice-Chancellor (Maori) at the opening of the new Te Kauwae Paraoa Maori and Pasifika students’ study space at the Law Faculty, Monday 12th March, 2012.
Orientation 2012 welcome for NZ Aid Programme Scholarship undergraduate and postgraduate students with Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, 17th February 2012.
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban and Isabella Wendt Moore at the Pasifika Orientation Welcome Evening, 22nd February 2012.
New Zealand-born Samoan bass baritone singer, Jonathan Lemalu at Pasifika Music Coordinator Opeloge Ah Sam’s class, PERF 251, attended by Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) on Monday 12th March.
Victoria University Samoan Students Association members at the Pasifika Students Council end-of-year gathering, September 2011
Evotia-Rose Araiti dancing the Vaka song at the HR NZ Universities Conference Welcome, 2011.
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban and head pupils of Wellington secondary schools at the Wellington Secondary Schools Tu Tangata Polynesian Festival, August 2011.
Welcoming Ava ceremony for Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, new Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), 1 November 2010
Faafoi Seiuli, Pacific Outreach Coordinator, speaking to Year 10 Wellington secondary students at Year 10 Study at Vic day, 2011.
Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban and Eamon Lui-Fakaotimanava speaking to Year 10 Wellington secondary students at Year 10 Study at Vic day, 2011.
Prof Grant Guilford Vice-Chancellor, Dr Deborah Ryan Recipient of the Prime Ministers Prize in Public Management, Hon Bill English Minister for Finance and AProf Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban at the School of Government Awards, Wednesday 11 November 2015.
Future Victoria Kai Fiji members Joseva Vucago and Lynda Tokakece are keen and helpful ushers at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015
Fijian Community Elder Pastor Joseva Lutumailagi opens the proceedings at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015.
Mereoni Taito President of Kai Fiji, Victoria’s Fijian Students Association, speaking at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015.
Victoria staff member Maciu Raivoka Programme Adviser Executive Development Programme presiding over kava preparations at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015.
Victoria Kai Fiji student Vili Rawalai delivers freshly made kava to participants at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015
Victoria staff member Kat Cuttriss Associate Director Library Resource Services receives kava at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015
Victoria Kai Fiji students skilfully mix kava at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015
Maraia Vakasilimiratu, First Secretary for the Fijian High Commission to New Zealand speaking at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015.
A beautiful kava bowl and tabua at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015
Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015.
Aisea Tavake performs at the Fijian Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 5 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Elaine Rasch PhD Candidate in Pacific Health, Associate Professor Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), Dr Geoff Chambers Research and Teaching Fellow School of Biological Sciences and Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu Lecturer in the Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health at the Pasifika Health Workshop, Translating Research into Action: Genes and the body’s response to illness’, 4 September 2015.
Pasifika Health Workshop Panel members: Dr David Schaaf Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, Rev Hiueni Nuku Director of Porirua Union Health, Prof Mike Wilson Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Architecture and Design, Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu Lecturer in the Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Hilda Fa’asalele National Clinical Director for Pacific Health Ministry of Health and Dr Geoff Chambers Research and Teaching Fellow School of Biological Sciences.
Dr Geoff Chambers Research and Teaching Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences speaking at the Pasifika Health Workshop, Translating Research into Action: Genes and the body’s response to illness, 4 September 2015.
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) Associate Professor Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban speaking at the Pasifika Health Workshop Translating Research into Action: Genes and the body’s response to illness, 4 September 2015.
Prof Mike Wilson Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Architecture and Design speaking at the Pasifika Health Workshop, Translating Research into Action: Genes and the body’s response to illness, 4 September 2015.
Hilda Fa’asalele National Clinical Director for Pacific Health speaking at the Pasifika Health Workshop, Translating Research into Action: Genes and the body’s response to illness, 4 September 2015.
Reverend Hiueni Nuku, Director of Porirua Union Health opens the Pasifika Health Workshop, Translating Research into Action: Genes and the body’s response to illness, 4 September 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association perform at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Te Namo: Te Lumanaki, Victoria University of Wellington’s Tokelauan Students’ Association and Elder Loimata Iupeli perform Tokelauan fatele together at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Mike Kmiec, Associate Director Library Technology Services speaking at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Elder Loimata Iupeli speaking at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015.
Mike Kmiec, Associate Director Library Technology Services places an ula (flower neck wreath) on Elder Loimata Iupeli at the Tokelauan Language Week celebrations, Wan Solwara, Kelburn Library, 27 October 2015
Te Epetoma o te Reo ori Kuki Airani - Cook Island Language Week celebrations in the Kelburn Library, 2015
Pasifika graduates at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Pasifika graduate group, at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Elyjana Roach and family, at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015
Sovaia Uluiburotu and Mrs Uluiburotu at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Telesia Tasele and family at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Brienela Tauira, Cook Island student, performing at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Te Namo o te Lumanaki Victoria University of Wellington Tokelauan Students Association, performing at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Victoria Stallions performing at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015.
Victoria Samoan Students’ Association performing at the Pasifika Graduation Celebration, May 2015
Samoan High Commissioner to New Zealand H.E. Leasi Papali’i Tommy Scanlan speaks at the Samoan Language Week celebrations, June 2015
Ava preparation by Samoan students during Samoan Language Week celebrations, June 2015.
A Samoan (orator) during ava preparations at the Samoan Language Week celebrations, June 2015.
AProf Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban with students from Sogeri National High School, Papua New Guinea, July 2015.
Students from Iarowari High School and Sogeri National High School, Papua New Guinea, July 2015.
Victoria Melanesian Students Wantoks of VUW, with Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) AProf Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand H.E. Mrs Joy Kere, Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to New Zealand H.E. Mr Francis Agwi, and Papua New Guinea Deputy High Commissioner to New Zealand Mr Morea Veratau at the Opening of Wan Solwara (One Ocean), the Pasifika space at Kelburn Library, July 2015.
Victoria Melanesian students Wantoks of VUW, performing at the opening of Wan Solwara (One Ocean), the Pasifika space in the Kelburn Library, July 2015.
Renowned Pasifika visual artist Felipe Tohi, in front of his work in the Wan Solwara (One Ocean) Pasifika space in the Kelburn Library, July 2015.
Tongan student Ilisapeti Pouvalu performing at the Wan Solwara (One Ocean) Pasifika space opening event in the Kelburn Library, July 2015.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Piri Sciascia, speaking at the Wan Solwara; (One Ocean) opening of the Pasifika space in the Kelburn Library, July 2015.
University Librarian Noelle Nelson, speaking at the opening of Wan Solwara; (One Ocean), the Pasifika space at the Kelburn Library, July 2015.