Langa fonua : in search of success : how a Tongan Kainga strived to be socially and economically successful in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Public Policy at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorTuʼitahi, Sione
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-18T01:20:56Z
dc.date.available2016-05-18T01:20:56Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractIn search of social and economic success, Tongans started to migrate to New Zealand more than 40 years ago. Government studies and other research show that Tongans and other Pacific ethnic minorities are on the lowest rung of the socio-economic ladder (Statistics New Zealand, 2002a; Pacific Directions Report, 1999). In the midst of these negative statistics, there are pockets of success, but no detailed research has been conducted in this area (Pacific Directions Report, 1999). This thesis explores the diverse perspectives on and attitudes to, social and economic success in four generations of a migrant Tongan kainga (extended family). It examines the insights and understanding of this particular kainga of the concept of success, and analyses the values and motives that drive them to achieve it. It investigates the strategies they employ to achieve goals, the challenges they face, and why they are successful. An exploratory study, this thesis argues that more research should be conducted on the socio-economic success of Tongans. Findings from such research can inform policies and strategies for socio-economic development for Tongan families and community groups in Aotearoa New Zealand. This research will contribute to the construction of a larger and more representative study of successful Tongan kainga that can inform the development of social and economic policies for Tongans in New Zealand.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/7828
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectTongansen_US
dc.subjectNew Zealanden_US
dc.subjectSocial life and customsen_US
dc.subjectEconomic conditionsen_US
dc.subjectTongaen_US
dc.subjectExtended familiesen_US
dc.subjectNew Zealanden_US
dc.titleLanga fonua : in search of success : how a Tongan Kainga strived to be socially and economically successful in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Public Policy at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorTuʼitahi, Sioneen_US
thesis.degree.disciplinePublic Policyen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Public Policy (M. P. P.)en_US
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