Kiki Maoate
Dr. Kiki Maoate is the chairman of Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) and an advocate for the integration of sports and community development, particularly among Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Under his leadership, PMA has positioned Moana Pasifika not just as a professional rugby team but as a platform for social good, enhancing community engagement and youth wellbeing through various sports programmes. Recently, Maoate has been in the news for defending PMA against allegations of misusing public funds, asserting that all funding is appropriately directed towards community initiatives and the Moana Pasifika Community Sports Programme.
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Recent news mentions
Kiki Maoate welcomed the review findings regarding the use of Whānau Ora commissioning funds.
Pasifika Medical Association seeks court injunction to block Herald reporting
New Zealand· 2025-10-02
Kiki Maoate welcomed the review into the PMA and stated that his organization is fully cooperating.
Struggling Moana Pasifika helped through last season with interest-free grace period on government loanNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Kiki Maoate, PMA chairman, confirmed that the Ah Mau Sports and Wellbeing contract was Whānau Ora funded.
Whānau Ora funds probe: Pasifika Futures’ family ties questionedNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Kiki Maoate is the chairman of PMA who strongly rejects claims of misuse of public funds.
Moana Pasifika’s owners reject misuse of public funding claims amid investigationNew Zealand· 2025-06-28