Meet the Leadership team

Our team

Executive leadership team

The Fono is led by a team of innovative and experienced professionals with backgrounds from both private and public sectors. They are passionate about The Fono's legacy, values and purpose. They are dedicated to creating equitable healthcare, wellbeing and education for our families and communities.

Fiugalu Tevita Funaki MNZM

Chief Executive Officer

Tongan & English

Fiugalu Tevita Funaki MNZM has dedicated his entire career to promoting Pasifika health and wellbeing. His contributions were recognised in the New Year Honours 2024 when Tevita was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).

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Sally Dalhousie

Chief Operating Officer

English

Sally has an innate passion to organisational development that enhances the Pasifika community while safeguarding our frontline staff. Sally is also a board member of both the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers and the Waitakere Improving School Attendance Programme.

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