Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Pasifika Medical Association Group joins forces with Moana Pasifika

Photo: Moana Pasifika and Pasifika Medical Association

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group proudly announces its support for  Moana Pasifika, extending a warm welcome to the esteemed rugby franchise into the PMA family. 

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organisations, reinforcing a shared commitment to fostering health, wellbeing, and cultural  empowerment across Pacific communities.  

In alignment with its mission, PMA has implemented a sports strategy over the past three  years working with professional sporting organisations, schools and community groups. This  initiative aims to harness the transformative power of sports as a conduit for fostering  physical, mental, and social wellbeing, spanning from grassroots engagement to  professional athletic endeavors. 

Since 2022, Moana Pasifika has been a valued partner of  this strategy, contributing to the realisation of shared aspirations for Pacific sports  excellence.  

PMA CEO, Debbie Sorensen, expressed profound enthusiasm for the collaboration.  

“We are thrilled to extend our support to Moana Pasifika and formally welcome them into the  PMA family. This partnership embodies our long-held vision of inclusivity within professional  sports, particularly rugby, and heralds a new era of opportunities for Pacific talent to thrive  on home soil. Our collective ambition is to provide a platform for the finest Pacific athletes to  showcase their talent and represent their heritage with pride and utilise these pathways for  prosperity for their families, communities and countries.”  

All Black legend and Moana Pasifika Patron, Sir Tuifa’asisina Bryan Williams, is pleased with  the collaboration.  

“This partnership ensures that the vision and hard work previously undertaken by the board,  stakeholders and collaborators will continue to flourish and grow, providing a secure platform  for the next stage of our journey.” 

The Chair of New Zealand Rugby (NZR), Dame Patsy Reddy, confirmed NZR’s support for  the PMA Group’s investment in Moana Pasifika. 

“We are encouraged by the strong strategic alignment and shared aspirations between  Pasifika Medical Association and Moana Pasifika to foster Pacific excellence in sports at an  elite level. NZR looks forward to the growth of the Moana Pasifika Franchise through their  close connections with Samoa, Tonga and the wider Pacific communities.”

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