Tagata Moana Trust

Tagata Moana Trust is a community organisation based in Christchurch, New Zealand working on education, arts & culture, employment & skills +1 more.

Tagata Moana Trust is a not-for-profit organisation based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, dedicated to advancing Pacific peoples living in Aotearoa. It designs and delivers STEAM education, cultural events and programmes that strengthen Pacific cultural identity and support health, wellbeing and social outcomes. Its offerings include school and community STEAM programmes, the Tupaia STEAM Academy and Tupaia Clubhouse, financial capability education, and industry site visits that connect Pacific youth with STEAM careers. The Trust also operates Fibre Gallery, a Pacific-focused gallery in central Christchurch, and hosts a community space and classroom for hire at Fale Eke Pacific Hub, charging koha rates to Pacific community groups. Its work is funded through public funds and donations, and it aims to ensure Pacific peoples face no cost barriers to its services.