Pasifika Advisory Group
Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Aloha, Hai, Halo, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to our ConCOVE Pasifika Advisory Group members.
The Pasifika Advisory Group will work with ConCOVE, recognising the diversity within Pacific people, and providing advice on a strategy and work stream for Pacific people, including Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian groups. Together, we will work to enable the Construction and Infrastructure sector to successfully drive Pasifika engagement, retention and equitable outcomes.
Bottom row – left to right – Mark Talanoa, Terekino Vaireka, Issac Liava’a
Pasifika Advisory Group members:
| Stan Schwalger (Chair) | Project Controls Manager, NZTA Northern Pathway – Westhaven to Akoranga |
| Maria Eliza | Senior Water Engineer – Southern Networks, Watercare Services Limited |
| Issac Liava’a | Director, FC&E Consulting |
| Samuela Sefuiva | Project Manager, Māori and Pasifika Trades Training |
| Mark Talanoa | Apprentice Carpenter, Southbase Labour |
| Terekino Vaireka | Electrical Tutor, Wellington Institute of Technology |