Ministry of Health Pacific Health Provider Workforce Awards
The Ministry of Health has contracted the Health Research Council to administer awards to Pacific students as part of
the Ministry’s Pacific Health and Disability Action Plan, Workforce development.
The aim of the Awards programme is to support development of the Pacific Health sector and to contribute to the
objectives of the Ministry’s Pacific Provider Development Initiative which are to:
- Encourage and support Pacific students to train in health or health management related topics;
- Build a highly skilled Pacific peoples health and disability workforce; and
- Address the paucity of trained Pacific healthcare workers and leaders.
The Awards are intended to provide one year of support for students studying towards a health or health related
qualification. The scheme has been running for four years and there have been 144 award recipients (33 in 2003, 35 in
2004 and 38 in 2005). This year, there are 38 successful recipients. The assessing committee was comprised of experts
within Pacific health, Dr Debbie Ryan (Chairperson), Mr Kiki Maoate, Dr Ieti Lima, Mr Malakai Ofanoa, Dr Margaret
Southwick, Ms Margie Fepulea’i.
An awards dinner will be held at the Waipuna Hotel, Auckland on Wednesday 22 February to celebrate the achievements of
the recipients for 2006. Keynote speakers will be Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, and Dr Karen Poutasi, CEO Ministry of Health.
A full list of award recipients is attached.
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PREFIX NAME SURNAME INSTITUTION STUDY CITY
Mr Joshua Agnew University of Auckland MbCHB AUCKLAND
Mr James Lua Aoina University of Auckland Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery AUCKLAND
Mrs Eni Atonio Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mr Vaaiga Autagavaia University of Otago Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AUCKLAND
Mrs Toru Ngamataiapo Bailey WINTEC Diploma in Mental Health Hamilton
Miss Sina Marion Barrott University of Otago Medicine Whangarei
Mr Micheal Burling University of Auckland Medicine AUCKLAND
Mr Adam Van Dennison University of Auckland Medicine AUCKLAND
Mrs Fa'atepa Dol Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Ms Bridget Jessica Fa'amatuainu University of Auckland Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Science (conjoint) AUCKLAND
Mr Richard Fifita University of Auckland Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health AUCKLAND
Ms Leuaea Nomma Green Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mrs Asenati Kupa-Apolinario Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mrs Karoline Matalena Lal Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mrs Litia Susan Lealamisa Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mr Shiva Nair University of Otago Medicine/ PhD DUNEDIN
Mrs Metua Ngutu Victoria University Marsters in Applied Nursing WELLINGTON
Mr Alistair Tofilau Papali'i- Curtain University of Auckland Medicine or Bachelor of Health Science AUCKLAND
Mrs Tovila Pau'u Fomai Canterbury Polytech Intstitute of Technology Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mrs Esther Maave Pereira-Saena Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mrs Mefi Mitikulena Rex Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mr Samuel Samuel Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Socxial Work WELLINGTON
Ms Elizabeth Louisa Munokoa-Kura Sinclair University of Auckland MbCHB WAIUKU
Ms Therese Stowers Massey University, Wellington Bachelor of Midwifery WELLINGTON
Mrs Pasia Tariu Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Miss Melenaite Nanise Tano Taumoepeau University of Auckland Medicine AUCKLAND
Miss Margery Fiona Tautua Whitireia Polytechnic Bachelor of Nursing WELLINGTON
Mrs Olive Toa Victoria University Marsters in Applied Nursing WELLINGTON
Miss Nalynee Moana Arapera Tuhi University of Auckland Bachelor Health Science/Commerce (conjoint) AUCKLAND
Mr Xaviour Walker University of Otago MBChB DUNEDIN
Miss Julienne Taufa Faletau University of Auckland Bachelor of Science/Biomedical Science AUCKLAND
Ms Mary Anne Teretia Laurence Akoranga, Auckland University of Technology Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing) KAITAIA
Mr Jared Fitisemanu Williams University of Auckland Biomedical Science WELLINGTON
Mrs Losalio Langakali Motulalo University of Auckland Batchelor of Social Work AUCKLAND
Ms Soana Muimuiheata University of Auckland Post graduate Diploma in Business AUCKLAND
Ms Kasalanaita Puniani University of Auckland Post graduate Diploma in Business AUCKLAND
Ms Juanita To'o University of Auckland Post graduate Certificate Nursing AUCKLAND
Mrs Loisi Taufalele Puleiku University of Auckland Bachelor of Social Work AUCKLAND