The Nesian Narratives Toolkit Team
The Nesian Narratives Toolkit was developed as part of a research project led by Dr. Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia and funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC), through a Pacific Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Analosa was hosted by Moana Connect and Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland, where she carried out her research. Michaela Roberts (coauthor) is a community researcher from Moana Connect - an Auckland-based organisation dedicated to supporting and uplifting Pasifika communities across Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. Co-authors Ang Mizziebo and Amelia Ah Mann work with infants, toddlers, and young children in an English-medium, community-based Early Childhood Centre located on hospital grounds.
The Nesian Narratives Toolkit team collaboratively developed the toolkit by embracing open dialogue, shared wisdom, and collective storytelling. Rooted in the Pacific tradition of talanoa—where conversation fosters understanding, connection, and co-creation—we engaged with diverse voices, refining the toolkit through iterative discussions, feedback, and lived experiences. Each talanoa built upon the insights from the last, weaving together cultural knowledge, contemporary practices, and real-world applications. By prioritising inclusivity and adaptability, the toolkit evolved into a dynamic resource shaped by community narratives, practical needs, and deep-rooted Pacific values. This process ensured the toolkit was not only useful but also reflective of the richness and resilience of the communities that contributed to it.
