How do we stop harm that hides behind closed doors? For the Tuvaluan Auckland Community Trust in West Auckland, the answer is collective: elders, parents, and youth — all facing it together.

Every night of the week, the New Lynn Community Centre transforms into something bigger than a venue. It becomes a village — full of movement, laughter, rhythm, and pride.

Aktive Zone is more than a program; it’s a living, breathing community where West Auckland’s children, youth, and families come together to move, connect, and celebrate who they are.

Tucked away in the heart of New Lynn, there’s a space that hums with energy - not just from the clanking of weights or the slap of boots on turf, but from the quiet confidence of young men transforming their lives.

This is ProPare, short for Professional Preparation -  a Pacific-led youth development trust that’s flipping the script for young Pacific and Māori men aged 14 to 18. It’s a place where fitness and futures go hand in hand, where boys become brothers, and where wellbeing is more than just a buzzword - it’s a daily practice.

In a major step forward for Pasifika youth in West Auckland, the Le Moana West Collective has announced a $52,000 funding boost to support the Pasifika Olaga Lei Project—a transformative initiative that focuses on uplifting the wellbeing of 'by Pasifika, for Pasifika' youth organizations' in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Collectives from West Auckland Together, Le Moana West, and The West Auckland Māori Thought Leadership gathered at the new Tipping Point site, igniting a shared sense of purpose. With the presence of Waste Solutions, MPHS, and Waste Operations, the hui focused on raising awareness around a crucial goal: a sustainable, Zero Waste future for Auckland.

In an exciting move for West Auckland’s Pacific community, Ruta Tonumaivao, Healthy Families Waitākere Pacific Systems Innovator and co-founder of Tapasā Navigating Futures, has been appointed as the Collaboration & Engagement Lead for the Le Moana West Collective.