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'''Pacifica Inc.''', sometimes styled '''P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A.''' or '''PACIFICA''' is a non-government organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand established in 1977 following a Pacific women's conference held in Auckland in 1976. It consists mainly of Pasifika women, although all women of any background, faith and ethnicity are eligible to join.<ref name="about">[https://www.pacifica.org.nz/aboutpacifica "About us"] on Pacifica Inc. website, retrieved 28 March 2025</ref> The organisation seeks to provide opportunities for Pacific women to contribute effectively to the cultural, social, economic and political development of Aotearoa.<ref>[https://www.pasefikaproud.co.nz/get-involved/with-your-community/pacifica-inc "PACIFICA INC"] on Pasefika Proud website, rettrieved 28 March 2025</ref>

In 2023, the organisation published ''A Wellbeing Report: Voices from Pacific Women and Girls in Aotearoa, New Zealand'' as part of an aim to present a record of Pacific women and girls’ voices.<ref>[https://tpplus.co.nz/community/pacifica-inc-reveal-new-report-that-looks-to-elevate-voice-of-pacific-women-in-new-zealand/ "PACIFICA Inc reveal new report that looks to elevate voice of Pacific women in New Zealand"] ''Tagata Pasifika'' 29 November 2023, retrieved 28 March 2025</ref>

==Notable members==

* Susana Lemisio, co-founded a Fatupaepae branch of Pacifica for Tokelau women * Emma Kesha * Caren Rangi, president 2015 to 2017 * Paddy Walker, founding president in 1976 * Eti Laufiso, founding member * Anahila Kanongata'a, national executive member * Fanaura Kingstone, founding member in 1976 * Tepaeru Tereora, founding member in 1976 * Johnny Frisbie, founding member * Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop, president 2013 * Elizabeth Kerekere Young Pacifica member

==Further reading==

* [https://pasefikaproud.co.nz/assets/Uploads/DIGITAL_A-Wellbeing-Report-Voices-of-Pacific-Women-and-Girls-in-Aotearoa-NZ-FINAL.pdf ''A Wellbeing Report: Voices from Pacific Women and Girls in Aotearoa, New Zealand'']

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Category:1977 establishments in New Zealand Category:Women's organisations based in New Zealand Category:Oceanian-New Zealand culture

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