Melegalenu’u To'alepaiali'ii Ah Sam

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I le tu’umalō o Fuatino Melegalenu’u To’alepaiali’i Ah Sam MNZM i le taeao o le aso 15 Aperila 2024.

“E, ua maliliu Toa, ua ma’imau ai au’upega ole taua”

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Fuatino Melegalenuu To'alepaiali'i Ah Sam MNZM, known lovingly as Mele, on the morning of Monday, 15th April. Mele was a cornerstone of the Māngere College community, dedicating over 30 years to nurturing the growth and development of both students and staff.

Mele served as Deputy Principal and as Acting Principal of Māngere College and was a pioneer in the establishment of a languages block in 2012, aimed at enriching Māori and Pacific learning. Her significant contributions to Pacific language education were recognised in 2022 when she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with Mele’s family, friends, and all who knew her in the Māngere College and wider Pasifika communities. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered for her dedication and love.

O le a o matou misia lava ma manatuaina pea o ia i lona Alofa ma ana galuega lelei e tele na tautuaina ai alo ma fanau i le Kolisi a Māgele.

I le agaga o’otia male fa’amaualalo, matou te ofoina atu talosaga ma fa’amaisega ile aiga Ali’i o Fuatino Melegalenu’u To'alepaiali'ii Ah Sam.

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