Pacific Quest DTS 2007

This year we are still planning on running PQDTS this September. At the moment are need of staff. Would appreciate your prayers in this area.

Island Breeze Polynesian expressions.

On February 6th we performed with many local artist from Tauranga. This was a very special occasion as it celebrates 'waitangi day' (a day in history when a treaty was signed between Maori & the British crown) A stage was set up at the main beach of Mount Maunganui as hundreds gathered to see the many talented skills displayed by local acts. Students of Specifically pacific (below) also danced with us.

Specifically Pacific (a new community initiative)

Last year we began a new community initiative run out of 'Te Kura kaupapa Maori o Otepou' a local total immersion maori school. SP teaches aspects of pacific cultures such as customs, songs, dances, language etc. This programme was very successful at the school and among the community as students performed their stuff at various community events in Tauranga. Right now parents of the students are preparing to fundraise as we take them on an overseas trip to Hawaii in September 07 during school holidays.

Hosting 'All tribes' DTS

We were blessed to host 'All tribes' DTS for a week here in Tauranga as they prepared to go to Tahiti for their last leg of outreach. The team was hosted at Romai Marae. The week consisted of cultural orientation to NZ and for Tahiti as well as some rest and team time. 'All tribes' DTS is run by Island Breeze Australia.

All tribes DTS (Samoa & Tahiti outreach team)

STILL IN THE PIPELINE

Video series: Developing the video series we created and used on Impact World Tour NZ to share the gospel in a relevant way in NZ as well as to provide resources for churches, youth groups, home groups… to help aid in the discipleship of Maori in their journey with Jesus.