Chris Whatman

Researcher
Senior Lecturer - Auckland University of Technology

Mike Dudson

Researcher
Academic Staff Member -

Taauso Tuagalu

Researcher
Researcher -

Malo, I'm a good ol Samoan country boy from Tokoroa. My father is from Savaia, Lefaga in Upolu and my mother is from Falelima, Savaii. I own and operate a small but, significant business called Pasifika Research Ltd. It was borne out of a personal vision, in 2006, to do something that would make a difference in the lives of Pacific peoples. My research interests is in sport and recreation, health and well-being, whanau transformation, community development and education. My research approach is grounded in Pacific values and beliefs and strengths based thinking. I believe that individuals have the power to create change despite the wider context of the political and structural nature of the society we live in. Nga mihi nui

Lafaele Filipo

President -

We are approximately 100 strong Tokelauan community in Rotorua. Our elders decided in the early 70's that the community was losing their identity so they decided to form this club. The two key factors about this club was Culture and Sport. The National Tokelauan community which is governed by Mafutaga Tupulaga o Tokelau Niu Hila get together every 2 years to celebrate/meet and compete against each other in various sports and most importantly Culture. This year the festival was hosted by Porirua and attending regions were Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Taupo, Rotorua, Auckland and Hawaii. In previous festivals we have had teams attending from Australia and the Tokelau Islands. 2014 Rotorua is hosting the festival so fund raising for this event will be a huge task.

Heather Hamerton

Researcher
Research Manager -

I manager a small Research Centre at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, assisting staff with all aspects of research. I am also an active participant in sport - in particular swimming and triathlon. My research interests include: the value of physical activity in promoting health, older adults' participation in sport.

Barrie Gordon

Researcher

Aaron Fleming

Researcher
Manager - Strategy and Relationship Management -

Mihi Nemani

Researcher
Lecturer -

Senior lecturer and Academic advisor for the MIT School of Sport. Currently completing thesis through Waikato University.

Ben Reynolds

Researcher
Senior Lecturer -