We cross now to Timaru where the Tongan Society South Canterbury, organised an event last weekend aimed at encouraging Pasifika people to get their vaccinations.

Pauline-Jean Luyten and Sina Latu from the society join us now. 

Sina, about 100 people had their jabs on Saturday including Free Wesleyan Church Minister Reverend Pailoni Talia.

stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/126565956/tongan-society-event-in-timaru-sees-more-than-100-vaccinated