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Feagaimaalii Sara Jane Elika
Feagaimaalii is a strategic advisor and governance specialist who blends analytical thinking with creative leadership. She leads a team delivering evidence-based strategy, innovative engagement, and MERL evaluation services across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
An admitted Barrister and Solicitor to the High Court of New Zealand, Feagaimaalii brings legal expertise and commercial insight to her work, with a career spanning business, international media, and the arts. Her governance experience includes ministerial government appointments, philanthropy, professional sport and national investment boards.
Named a University of Auckland, NZ 40 Under 40 Business Leader, she is also an alumna of Leadership NZ, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conference. Her Samoan Matai (Chief) title 'Feagaimaalii' is from her fathers village in Tia'vea, Aleipata. Wife and mother to 4 children, she understands the importance of the Vā and relationships with our unique Pacific cultures.
Area of Expertise: Strategy, Economic Development, Indigenous leadership, Engagement
Favorite Quote:
“E lele le toloa ae ma’au i le auvai” - The toloa bird flies all over but always returns to the water. The toloa bird is a symbol of resilience, determination, and connection to one's roots.
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Alisi hails from Fiji and is married to James Panuve from Tonga, where they currently live. They have three adult children and three grandchildren. Alisi was instrumental in organizing the Tonga 2023 LLS Legacy Leadership Symposium and the Kingdom’s first Family Conference in October 2024.
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