Punavai o le Gagana Samoa

Punavai o le Gagana Samoa is governed by the Punavai o le Gagana Samoa Trust and affiliated to the Hastings Samoan Parish of the Methodist Church of New Zealand. The staff and trustees include both long-serving and new members from the parish and community. Many have long-standing connections to the aoga, and the local community.

The purpose of the aoga is to maintain and grow children's use of the Samoan language, and knowledge of spiritual, cultural and social values and beliefs. The aoga philosophy promotes children being confident and proud of their Samoan heritage and identity. Four pou underpin the purpose and vision: faaleagaga, tautua, alofa and fa'aaloalo.