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.
Pasifika Advisory Group members:
| Laisa Pickering (Group Chair) | Glove and Barrier Line Mechanic, Electrix |
| Issac Liava’a | Director, FC&E Consulting |
| Samuela Sefuiva | Project Manager, Māori and Pasifika Trades Training |
| Cecilia Tuala | Coporate Social Outcomes Program Manager, Downer NZ |
| Jade Maanaima | Junior Quantity Surveyor, Brosnan Construction Ltd |
| Stan Schwalger | Project Controls Manager, NZTA Northern Pathway – Westhaven to Akoranga |
| Tonga Robertson | Design Director, Owner at NEST Interiors and Design, NEST Interiors and Design |