Mr Tofilau Talalelei Taufale, of Napier, MNZM, for services to Pacific health
Tofilau Talalelei Taufale is the Pacific Health Manager of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board. He has instigated and led many targeted Pacific Health and Wellbeing initiatives, community outreach projects and fundraisers. He led the development of a Pacific Workforce Strategy, established the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Cadetship programme and the Māori and Pacific Hauora programme, and supported Pacific youth opportunities. He has been integral to the national rollout and support of the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Hawke’s Bay. Mr Taufale is co-founder and director of USO Bike Ride, promoting health and wellbeing for Māori and Pacific whānau through cycling.