Introducing our 2026 tula’i ngāue tuakana

TUAKANA ANNOUNCEMENT  

Year after year, Tula’i Ngāue nurtures and empowers young Pasifika high school leaders who are keen to lead and give back to our Pasifika communities.  With invaluable lessons of leadership, culture and community, students have the opportunity and take their leadership further by returning as Tuakana- mentors who play a vital role in delivering and growing Tula’i Ngāue.   

In recent years, interest in our Tuakana development and movement has grown rapidly, driving record engagement and innovation. To keep our momentum, we welcomed 14 Tuakana leaders this year, who proved to be one of the most passionate and caring group of rangatahi who led our programme with love and humility. They are often seen as the highlight of this year’s programme.  

Thanks to the incredible mahi of this year’s leaders, we received 24 applications for Tuakana this year. After careful consideration, we are honoured to announce our selection of Tuakana who will serve our 2026 Tula’i Ngāue movement:  

Senior Tuakana- Third Year of Service: 

Elijah Amituanai - Kelston Boys High School  

Tepurotu Utia - St Dominic’s College 

Tiana Poliko - Rutherford College  

Senior Tuakana- Second Year of Service: 

Akosita Kaho - Henderson High School  

Ben Solia - Kelston Boys High School  

Chris Lusaipau - Kelston Boys High School  

Willy Tufui - Massey High School  

Junior Tuakana- First Year of Service: 

Aviu Falani - Massey High School  

Edward Mafi - Liston College  

Jasmine Turner - Massey High School  

Kiki Atutolu - Avondale College  

Maua Faumuina - Liston College  

Nikolao Whyte - Kelston Boys College  

Visekota Peteru - Massey High School  

We are excited and honoured to work with these talented individuals and have no doubt that their skills and capabilities will not only empower our organisation, but will take them further as young leaders.