Our Programmes
Our Programmes are aimed to empower Tongan and Pacific Islanders to achieve at their highest potential in sport and vocational fields.
Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Level 5)
If you’re interested in studying sport and recreation, join the NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise with the Malakai Alatini Trust.
Coaching
Coaching development programmes and coaching clinics for both players and coaches.
Tongan Barbarian Rugby
TBR has been the visual side of the Trust. A yearly TBR sevens team plays in the World Schools Sevens Tournament, in Auckland, NZ. The TBR programme over the years has become a rich programme that integrates a week long development camp which includes, team-building, leadership, culture and rugby.
Mentorships
We work to empower Tongans and Pacific Islanders in NZ to achieve at their highest potential in sport and vocational fields.
Find out more about our programmes or contact us.
Some of our Best Goal Achievers
2017 TBR player Tovo Faleafa and 2018 TBR squad member Tupou Vaai selected to NZ U20 in 2018. Tupou Vaai became All Black No. 1188 in 2020.
What programmes we offer
From the Tongan Barbarian Rugby team that plays in the annual World School's Sevens to the NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise.
NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Level 5)
The NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise with the Malakai Alatini Trust will immerse students in a practical hands on programme which combines academic study and sport specific industry experience in schools and clubs. Students will be interns, actively participating in activities from delivering sport skills at clubs and schools. Through the year students will have practical learning experience while they complete the Diploma which will enable the students to pursue careers as school sports coordinator, recreation programmer, sport specific coach, coaching coordinator, sport administrator, event manager, personal trainer, or continue to a Bachelor in Applied Sport and Exercise Science.