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Research about Disaster in the Pacific

NIUPATCH aims to make research accessible for Pacific communities, through sharing relevant research and highlighting Pacific researchers. Our Pacific Islands are all too familiar with natural disasters. The 2009 Tsunami that decimated parts of Samoa and Cyclone Gita that hit

NIUPATCH Team 01/09/2025
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Pacific Responses to Disaster – Our Research

In 2020 the founder of NIUPATCH, Professor Siautu Alefaio-Tugia received the Rutherford discovery fellowship (RDF), this prestigious fellowship is awarded to only ten of the “most talented” researchers across all different fields in Aotearoa with the purpose of supporting and

NIUPATCH Team 01/09/2025
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How Pacific People Are Breaking Barriers in Psychology and Academia

“I don’t see anyone else that looks like me.” This is how Dr. Tai Faaleava described his experience transferring to a four-year university in the United States. His journey, like that of many Pacific People in higher education, was marked

NIUPATCH Team 08/02/2025
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The Role of Humour in Pacific Psychology

Therapy is often imagined as a serious and introspective journey, but for Pacific communities, healing sometimes begins with a shared laugh. Humour is more than just a feel-good tool; it’s a cultural bridge, a trust-builder, and an integral part of

NIUPATCH Team 28/01/2025
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Resilience in Action: Lessons from Pacific Education Leadership

Sonia’s journey to leadership began when life threw her into a role she hadn’t anticipated. She had been a classroom teacher for years and loved her work. When her principal invited her to step into the deputy principal role, she

NIUPATCH Team 12/01/2025
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Pacific Men in Psychology – The USA experience

In this talanoa we gain an insight into the work of psychology in the USA context. Focusing on the perspective of Pacific men in the field of psychology and the challenges that have arisen from their journeys.

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NIUPATCH Team 06/02/2025