Pacific people make up 4.4% of the tech industry, something that the founders of Fibre Fale are working to improve. Founded by Julia Pahina and Eteroa Lafaele in 2022 to grow representation and pathways for Pacific people in tech, they've already reached over 3 million people online and over 10,000 in person through events and programmes.
Eteroa is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, Young New Zealander of the Year 2025, NZ Hi-Tech Young Achiever 2024 and proud Sāmoan Software Engineer from Cannon's Creek, Porirua.
Julia is an award-winning trailblazer who has worked in tech all over the world, on a mission to serve Pasifika communities. Julia and Eteroa speak with Mihi.
Photo: Supplied / Fibre Fale
