PMA unveils new building in Christchurch, named in honour of Dr Kiki Maoate

A significant milestone for the Pasifika Medical
Association Group (PMA) and Etu Pasifika Canterbury (EPC)
was unveiled this morning in Christchurch. Staff,
stakeholders and partners for PMA and EPC gathered to
celebrate the opening of Maoate House, PMA’s newest
building created to support the growing operations of the
organisation.

Dr Maoate acknowledged all who
have contributed to PMA and EPC’s success.

“It
is quite humbling to have my name on this building. I am
grateful for the investment and to continue being part of
the processes we’re going through now.

“I
acknowledge the board members who have contributed to the
thought and process of us getting here, including our staff,
and thank you all for your patience and your confidence in
continuing this journey with us. It hasn’t been easy, but I
think most of the time the journey has produced what we
think will be good for our people, not only in the
Canterbury region, but also throughout the
country.”

PMA Chief Executive, Debbie Sorensen,
relays excitement at the opportunities that the Maoate House
signifies for the organisation.

“The opening of
Maoate House today met a really important milestone in the
development of the PMA Group and Etu Pasifika. Here in
Christchurch, we have consolidated our footprint, and to be
in the heart of the health precinct is important for us, not
only because we work closely with our colleagues at Te Whatu
Ora and at the university, but also because it’s accessible
for the families and communities that we
serve.

“The naming of the building recognises
the incredible service that Dr Kiki Maoate has provided to
our Pacific communities in Christchurch and in the South
Island since 1998. It’s fantastic to have a building named
after such a leading Pacific person.”

Maoate
House will be utilised for PMA operations, and to house a
number of EPC
programmes.

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