TALANOA TUPUAGA Ōtara-Papatoetoe - Pacific Capability Incubator Series (FREE)

Our purpose:

Strengthen your organisation. Build confidence. Create direction. Are you part of an emerging community organisation, group, church, social enterprise or initiative in Otara-Papatoetoe? Join our FREE practical capability-building programme designed to help strengthen the foundations of your organisation.

We'll cover:

Governance and legal structure.
Strategic planning.
Funding readiness.
Finance and accountability.
Communications and promotions.

Plus opportunities to talanoa, connect, share and learn from others

Meet your facilitator and mentor:

Clark Tuagalu is a respected Pacific educator, community leader, and capability builder with over 25 years’ experience across education, health, and grassroots leadership. Clark brings real-world knowledge, lived experience, and practical tools to support your journey, from visioning to funding to digital storytelling.

“I walk alongside you, not ahead of you. We build together.” - Clark

Programme Dates: 6 Weeks. Tuesday 22 September to Tuesday 29 September 2026

22 September: Programme Introduction
29 September: Governance & Legal Structure
6 October: Strategic Planning
13 October: Funding Readiness
20 October: Finance & Accountability
27 October: Communications & Promotions

Final Showcase: Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Cost: Fully funded - no cost to attend.

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm in-person.

Where: Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club, Ōtara (100 Otara Road, Ōtara, Auckland 2023, New Zealand)

Spaces limited: Maximum 20 Pacific community leaders.

Registrations close: 18th September 2026

*Registrations will be received on a first come, first served basis. Where there are more applications than capacity for, we shall let you know.

Delivered by ANCAD with Pacific facilitators and mentors. Proudly supporting Pacific capability and leadership in Aotearoa.

For more detailed information go to our LiiFT Aotearoa training site found here

Talanoa. Learn. Strengthen. Grow.

Questions? Contact:
Clark Tuagalu, info@ancad.org.nz,
027 422 9107

TALANOA TUPUAGA Ōtara-Papatoetoe - Pacific Capability Incubator Series

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