Empowering lives through Education!

Education is the most powerful tool to transform the lives of young people and their whānau. Our mission is to empower children, educators, and families to succeed through education.

How we help

  • Empowering Families, Strengthening Futures.

    Our program is designed to help Māori and Pasifika families with young children develop future skills, strengthen family connections, deepen cultural identity, and enhance earning potential. We deliver this program thanks to funding from Foundation North.

  • Saving Teachers Time, Enhancing Student Learning.

    Aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum, the Lālanga ToolBox is co-designed with your school to create culturally relevant, engaging resources. It’s developed to lighten the load for teachers by providing easy-to-use tools and rich learning experiences.

  • Empowering Educators, Families, and Communities.

    Explore our events and workshops designed to equip you with the skills to inspire growth, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive change.

Education has transformed my life!


Mālō e lelei, my name is Lesieli, and I’m the founder of Lālanga. I Born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand as a young child, I experienced firsthand how education can break cycles of poverty and transform lives. My parents’ belief in the power of education drove me, and today it fuels Lālanga’s mission.

As a proud Tongan, I’m honoured to design tools and resources that make good quality education accessible to all—empowering children, teachers, families, and communities. At Lālanga, our vision is to be the leader in innovative education tools that empower teachers, families, and communities, helping every child succeed, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive through the transformative power of education.

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