Komiti Member

Seumanu Simon Matāfai JP is one of the youngest Justices in New Zealand. Proud Kiwi-born Samoan bilingual with orator chief title. Following four years in the U.S, South Africa & Brazil as the first Pacific youth advocate to United Nations’ Summits/One Young World with various NGOs, he was elected at 24 as the first Whau Local Board member of Samoan descent/youngest ever in West/Central Auckland.

Seumanu holds a Masters in Business Administration, Postgrad in Law, BA Double Major in History and Music where he is an award-winning choir master & piano teacher.

Seumanu currently serves on the governance for Pasifika Festival, Whau Pasifika & producer of the K.o.k.o Samoa Youth Show on Radio Samoa.