Founded in April 2000, the Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust was setup to ensure Pasifika people achieve success in every area of life.
Our journey started in 1998. The first Board was formed in 1999, with a handful of community leaders and very limited amount of resources. The Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust was registered as a charity in the year 2000. This was based upon a concept that would serve all our Pacific people, so that meant that all our communities were to come together to do this work. Our vision is, “Pacific people moving forward”. We provide Health, Education and Whanau Ora services to our Pacific community here in the Rotorua District.
Programmes
Essence of the Pacific Early Learning Centre: We operate Early Learning Centre for Pasifika communities and other ethnicities who wish to use our service. Our Early Learning Centre offers a supportive learning environment, which reflects the essence of the Pacific where everyone is welcome, and where our Pacific languages, culture and identity are nurtured and celebrated. We are a licensed Early Learning Centre where teachers are passionate about early learning opportunities.
Social Services: We deliver Whanau Ora programmes to help Pasifika families achieve their aspirations.
Health Services: We support Rotorua Pacific people to ensure they are enrol with primary GP, attend Dr. Appointment and ensure right prescriptions collected accordingly. We provide blood pressure and diabetes check for Pasifika community. Monthly health Fono including immunisations, cervical screening and other specialised service from Registered and Experienced Nurses.
Talanoa Ako: We provide Talanoa Ako programme to empower parents and families on how to understand their children’s learning. Parent focused workshops to discuss the importance of NCEA and to educate parents around your children’s academic future.
Annual Events
Rotorua Pasifika Festival (25th anniversary event on 1 November 2025).