ZEDUCATION

Born in Samoa and raised in Aotearoa since 1984, Robert has worked most of his life as a machine operator at Colorcote. He will tell you straight, money used to come in and go out just as fast. Loans, fees, obligations. “Back then I wasn’t educated about money,” he says. “Money come, money go.” After completing Auckland Council's Money Confidence programme with Zeducation , that story changed at home, at work, and inside himself as a husband and father. Here is Robert, in h

After spotting the Makatuliki programme on Facebook during Covid, widow and sole parent Laila Ah Lam-Tufue enrolled with her niece. The Pacific-focused course helped her cut debt, stabilise her budget and stick to a five-year plan—achieved in four—thanks to pastoral care check-ins. Last week she settled on her first home, proof that small, consistent steps work.

After 39 years at Fulton Hogan, Jim Paul knows the value of hard work. But it was a Zeducation programme tailored for Pacific and Māori workers that opened his eyes to what’s truly possible. By meeting learners where they are, and delivering training with cultural understanding, Jim found his voice — and now uses it to lift others.

Makatuliki is more than a financial literacy programme — it’s a movement empowering Pasifika families to break free from financial struggle and take confident steps toward homeownership. Created and led by Zeducation, this culturally grounded initiative has helped 92 individuals improve their financial wellbeing, with 11 becoming first-time homeowners. Through online and in-person delivery, pastoral care, and practical tools, Makatuliki is unleashing intergenerational change

From safety leader to confident communicator—Fuiva’s story shows the true power of investing in wellbeing. A proud graduate of Zeducation’s Project Ikuna training, his growth is a win for the workplace, his family, and Auckland’s future.

Discover how Pauline Fonoifua transformed her mindset through the Future-Ready Wellbeing Programme—funded by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to uplift Pacific workers across Auckland. A story of balance, growth, and leadership.

Theo and Caitlin’s journey through Zeducation’s Makatuliki Homeownership Programme is a powerful example of what happens when you combine cultural understanding with practical financial tools. Over 10 weeks, they learned to budget, set goals, and shift their mindset—proving that with the right support, Pasifika families can build a strong financial future.

After moving from Kiribati to New Zealand, Yvette Teauli faced the uncertainty of starting over. Through Zeducation’s Voyage to Success Programme, she gained the skills, confidence, and support needed to pursue her passion for healthcare. Now, with job offers in hand and a new sense of purpose, Yvette’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in Pacific talent.

Dr Jennifer Gold, Relationships Researcher, Therapist, and Speaker, Deans Honours In our latest Zeducation Podcast  episode, we had an...

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Read about how a great company like The Link Alliance are investing in the wellbeing of their people.