Pacific Heart to Heart - Issue 5 December 2010

Fakaalofa lahi atu and welcome to Pacific Heart to Heart.

In this edition Tau Tala Pasifika talks about the Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco and Health (APACT) in Sydney and the Tobacco Free Aoteaoroa conference and introduces Tala Pasifika’s special guest Clinical Associate Professor Matthew Peters, Chairman ASH Australia and the launch of Kaute Pasfika’s research report.

The Soloman Island ‘wantok’ were at the 2010 adidas Auckland Marathon.  What is a ‘wantok’?  You will have to read the article for that!  Also out and about have been Pacific Heartbeat in the parks they have recently been around Massey in West Auckland, Northcote on Auckland’s North Shore and around the Wellington region.

More importantly we get to meet two of our Pacific community leaders as well as learn how we can improve our health by ‘doing it for yourself’ as well as catch up on some latest research around Pacific young people, puberty and Zinc defiency.

This warmer weather is also a good time to try out the light and delicious fish recipe.  Don’t forget to check out where Pacific Heartbeat courses will be held near you in 2011.

The Pacific Heartbeat team send you Seasons Greetings for a joyous Christmas and wish you, your families and colleagues a Happy New Year for 2011.

Ia manuia le Kirisimasi ma le Tausaga fou!!

Stephanie Erick
Pacific Heartbeat

In this issue:

TAU TALA PASIFIKA IN AUSTRALIA

What's all the talk on Tobacco and Health from Sydney?

Click here to find out

 

PACIFIC PEOPLE AT THE ADIDAS AUCKLAND MARATHON 2010

Experience the atmosphere of the 2010 adidas Auckland Marathon, without working up a sweat.

Read more

 

PACIFIC HEARTBEAT IN THE PARKS - TICK APPROVED

There was rain, sun, delicious food and great sounds in the parks from school cultural groups, Malcolm Lakatani, FIJI and many others.

Check out the events

 

LAPE, TOUCH, FISHING - FUN FOR ALL

There's all sorts of fun that can be had for you and the family - Wellington sets the scene.

Check it out

 

YOUNG, UP AND COMING...

Do you know this young man?
Joseph Tuitavake Manu's his name, we are sure you'll be seeing and hearing a lot more of him in the future. 

Read more about Joseph

 

"I'M DOING IT FOR MYSELF"

Wanting to live longer to see her children grow up is Samantha Sanders motivation.

Read her story

 

LAUNCHING PACIFIC ATTITUDES

Tala Pasifika proudly supported the launch of Kaute Pasifika's research report.

Find out more about the report

 

PACIFIC CHILDREN: PUBERTY ARRIVES EARLIER

Findings from the recent studies in NZ Pacific children produce interesting results.

Read more

 

PROFILE: PAPALIITELE LEIATAUALESA PAULI LAGOLASI FAALATA-FUAMATU-LAGOLAGO

Papaliitele shares her wealth of experience with Pacific communities and her work within health promoting organisations.

Read her journey

 

GOOD NEWS FOR C.P.N. GRADUATES

The ‘Nutrition, Activity and Health’ paper at A.U.T. is even more accessable.

Learn how

 

HOW SHOP SMART ARE YOU?

Reduce the cost of your grocery shopping.

Learn how

 

RECIPE - THAI SWEET CHILLI AND CORIANDER FISH

An easy to prepare and delicious summer dish all the family will enjoy.

Try it out...

 

PACIFIC HEARTBEAT COURSES FOR 2011

Pacific Nutrition Courses:

2011's first CPN will be in Christchurch in February/March - sign up now or forward this enewsletter someone you know may be interested in participating.  View  the dates of our other Certificate in Pacific Nutriton Courses.

 

Pacific Smoking Cessation Courses:

If you have a team that needs smoking cessation training, we can come to you.  Call Pacific Heartbeat's smoking cessation team for further information on (09) 571 9189.

Read more

 

Your feedback on articles in this edition of Pacific Heart to Heart would be appreciated. Or let us know what topics/items you would like to see featured in this e-newsletter.  Email us on: info@pacificheart.org.nz