Maria Pasene, who was the coordinator for the Covid-19 response for Pacific communities in Christchurch, stands with former New Zealand Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield and her daughter Oriana Pasene. Photo: Caleb Fotheringham
Christchurch's Pacific leaders during the Covid-19 pandemic were celebrated on Wednesday night at Te Aratai College.
Three organisations and three individuals were given awards hosted by the Pacific Youth Leadership & Transformation charity.
RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham was there and filed this report.