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La’ei
Community Trust
La’ei is dedicated to positive social change through strengthening Pacific identity, enriching communities and inspiring future generations.
Rooted in our Sāmoan heritage, we create spaces where individuals and families can connect, grow, and thrive through Siva Sāmoa, Creative Arts, Cultural Language Workshops, Leadership Development and Capability Community Programmes.
We honour our Sāmoan traditions while embracing the diaspora needs of today—celebrating cultural identity as the foundation of confidence, belonging, and resilience.
Our Values
Alofa Love Fa’aaloalo Respect Tautua Service Tautua Silisili Excellence Fa’amaoni Integrity
Elei Girls
Siva Sāmoa
Teine
One week Siva Sāmoa School Holiday program for young girls between 5yrs-12yrs old.
Mamanu Boys
Siva Sāmoa
Tama
One week Siva Samoa Holiday Program for young boys between 5yrs-12yrs old.
Elei
Siva Sāmoa
for girls
One week Siva Sāmoa School Holiday program for young girls set up in two classes ages (5y-9y) and (10y-16y).
Mamanu
Siva Sāmoa
for boys
Free eight-week Siva Sāmoa program for young boys aged between five to twelve years old.
Tua’ā
Siva Sāmoa
for elderly
Designed to support the elderly in our community providing physical activity and connection through dance to strengthen their holistic wellbeing.
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Clothed with strong cultural identity and wellbeing.
what’s your style?
La’ei empowers our community to move with confidence—embracing Sāmoan dance, traditions, and the cultural practices that keep our heritage alive.
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LEARN & GROW
Our Community workshops
Sewing Workshops
for adults
For adults who want to learn how to sew a Samoan puletasi or other Samoan attire for your family and friends.
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Places are limited
$50.00
Printmaking Workshops
for adults
Create and design your own lavalava or t-shirt using authentic carving and printmaking techniques.
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Must be 18yrs+ -
Places are limited
$50.00
Capability Workshops
for adults
Prosper Pasifika – Be empowered by building and developing your life skills to reach your life goals.
FREE
Our Prosper Pasifika capability workshops are designed to upskill or learn new life skills that are meaningful and relevant to your life journey.
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Our products
Discover our range of cultural products designed to inspire, empower, and connect.
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Elei Girls Adult Hood – Black
$65.00
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Elei Girls Adult Tee
$40.00
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Elei Girls Children & Youth Hood – Black
$55.00
KIDS
for
2 – 8 years old
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$99.99
TEENS
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8 – 18 years old
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$149.99
ADULTS
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18+
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$199.99
Great school can’t praise the elei tutors enough. Was my daughters first year last year even with all the lockdowns we managed to get there in the end. Thank you and look forward to coming again for dawn 🙂
Filomena Faleaupu
My husband and I contacted Lorna to teach us a Samoan siva for our wedding first dance. I am half Samoan but have never learnt how to siva. My husband is palagi. Straight away, at our first meeting with Lorna, we loved her! She is such a lovely person and we immediately warmed to her. We ended up having four private lessons with her. She choreographed a beautiful siva for me and choreographed an awesome aiuli for my husband to complement my siva. We had such a fun time at every lesson! The final siva at our wedding was awesome! My Samoan aiga and our other friends and family absolutely loved it. We would both highly recommend ELEI Dance to anyone wanting to learn how to siva! Thank you Lorna! We love you! xo
Sarah Richards
lovely people, their passion and patience in teaching our girls over 10 weeks was amazing. And at no cost is a blessing. Highly recommended. 👍
Holly Schwalger
THE PEOPLE BEHIND LA’EI
Our team
With deep cultural knowledge and creative skill, our team brings the movement, the energy, and the guidance that shape our programmes.
Zondervan & Lorna Fa’alafi
Founders & Executive Directors
Millie Vai
School Holiday Program Administrator
Leafa Luatua
School Holiday Program Coordinator
Zondervan & Lorna Fa’alafi
Directors
Millie Vai
School Holiday Program Administrator
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Leafa Luatua
School Holiday Program Coordinator
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Lorna Fa’alafi
Director
Millie Vai
Program Administrator
Leafa Luatua
School Holiday Program Manager
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Let’s talanoa. Contact us to learn more about our programmes, services, and community initiatives.
ADDRESS
Auckland Region,
New Zealand
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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Reach out to our team for guidance, connection, and cultural support anytime.
+64 27 311 3592
Empowering Community Together
our partners
Guided by shared values and vision, our partners stand with us in nurturing culture, capability, and a stronger future for our community. 
