There is a bigger push for Pasifika participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
This includes the Ministry of Pacific Peoples' Toloa awards, which this year have gone to 16 communities and eight individuals.
Christine Rovoi was at the awards in Auckland earlier this month.
Ligimamilli Pakieto Johnstone from the Fale Pasifika charitiable trust. Photo: Supplied
