Tewaka

05 June 2024:

We are most Humbled and Honored to be inducted by the Trustees of the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards into the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Winning the Best Inbound and Transport Operator Category for three (3) consecutive years (2019, 2022, 2023) has granted us the privilege to share the podium with four (4) respected industry colleagues; Likuliku Lagoon Resort OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort Rosie Holidays Fiji and Vatuvara Private Island.

It also means we stand down for a period of two years from being considered in the category; however we maintain our pursuit for Excellence....24/7/365.

We thank our industry colleagues and clients for their Support and Trust in out Services.🙏

We dedicate this Honor to our Team and our Families. 🙏

Tewaka is an iTaukei word meaning to Grow, to Expand...with God's Grace and Blessings we look forward to new opportunities to be explored through Hard Work and Focused Commitment.

Vinaka Vakalevu,
Lala and James Sowane

Lesgoo Fijian Drua 👏👏

13May24: We take this moment to wish all Mothers in our Team and to your Mothers a Blessed Mother's Day 💐

"Thank you for being the heart and soul of our families".⚘️

TEWAKA BACKS THE Fijian Drua

Vinaka Vakalevu Fijian Drua for your trust and support of our services. Proud to be part of the journey.

https://drua.rugby/content/tewaka-backs-the-fijian-drua

TOSO DRUA TOSO 👊
Fijian Drua

“In this season of rebirth, may you feel your faith renewed and your heart made new with the hope Easter brings.” 🌅✝️

From our Tewaka Family to your families and loved ones; our warmest wishes for a Blessed and Safe Easter 🙏

11- 15 March 2024:

TEWAKA is TRAINED & READY for the SEASON 🙌

TEWAKA continues to invest in the professional training of our Transport Team to prepare for the upcoming season.

New Zealand based Professional Driver Trainer, David Kinnard conducted our annual week-long Professional Driver Training course which covered our new team members plus Advance Level curriculum.

David also conducted practical tests and where required, one-on-one training for all of our Professional Drivers, and assessed our Group 5 team who are aspiring to drive our coaches.

The program complimented the inaugural Public Service Vehicle (PSV) refresher training TEWAKA conducted in partnership with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) the week prior.

We are not perfect but we keep striving for Excellence in the Consistent Delivery of our Services…..

Back To Basics!

Feb 2024 was an exciting month for ; starting off with our humbling win in the Transportation Category (Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards); followed by managing the transportation logistics for NRL pre-season game between Melbourne Storm and New Castle Knights.

We ended the month with another first!

Tewaka partnered with Fiji's Land Transportation Authority (LTA) to conduct the inaugural Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Drivers refresher training. This training was conducted over a span of two days.

"Good to have done the Refresher PSV DDC course now to refresh our memories rather than having to wait for six years to attend the PSV DDC Course when needing to renew our certificates and/or license". - Waqa (19yrs with Tewaka)

"I found the Refresher PSV DDC course very helpful as this refreshed our memories of the safety whilst on the road and impact of overspeeding and when under the influence of alcohol/kava and when fatigued" -Sanjay (12yrs with Tewaka)

In our continued committed efforts in keeping our team informed and in preparation for the peak season; TEWAKA conducts extensive refresher training annually for all our professional drivers covering the basic applications of driving, safety, customer service, right attitude, discipline and honest work ethics.

24Feb2024:

Our warmest Congratulations to and for the successful facilitation of the inaugural NRL Pre-season match between Melbourne Storm⚡️ and New Castle Knights 🤺 played at Lautoka's Churchill Park on Saturday. 👏🇫🇯

TEWAKA was humbled and proud to have been appointed by Melbourne Storm as the official ground transport provider for both the teams, accompanying executives and Fox broadcast crew. A very memorable occasion for our team 🙏

What an amazing opportunity to bring Rugby League fans of all ages to witness an exciting game right in our backyard; and to grow awareness of the sport. ✌️

We wish the NRL and all participating teams the very best for a safe and enjoyable 2024 season 🏉

When a picture speaks 1000 words❤️
Vinaka Vakalevu 🙏

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17 Feb 2024:

Vinaka Vakalevu and Congratulations to our young Team TEWAKA for the Commitment and Focus on our Values of Hard Work, Humility and Integrity.

It was an honor to be recognized and awarded the 2023 Inbound & Transport Operator Category at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. We received the award on behalf of all our current and past team members who have contributed to our journey to date.

We pay our respects to our fellow finalists, industry colleagues Rosie Holiday’s and South Sea Cruises as through our concerted efforts we collectively enhance visitors experiences in Fiji 24/7/365.

Vinaka Vakalevu to the Trustees and Organizing Committee of the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards for the honor and for a great evening that brings our industry together to celebrate Excellence.

2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of our business journey.
Being accorded this prestigious award is truly a humbling commencement to our celebrations.

Praise be to GOD 🙏🏾

Lala and James Sowane.

James Sowane Kolora N Anthony Mason

14Jan2024: 2024 McDonald’s Fiji's Coral Coast Sevens Ambassador’s All Stars Team arrived into the country.

TEWAKA is extremely humbled to once again be appointed and entrusted as the official ground handler and transport provider for the team.

We would also like to acknowledge Pleass Global for their generous support with the provision of their award-winning VAI WAI Bottled water that the players received upon arrival.

The Ambassador’s All Stars Team is made up of stars selected by Rugby Legends and Fiji Coral Coast Seven’s Ambassadors.

1. Rico Syme: Selected by David Campese
2. Kyle Liebenberg: Selected by Waisele Serevi
3. Andrew Samuels : Selected by Jonah and Nadene Lomu
4. Reeves Icon : Selected by Ben Gollings
5. Vili Satala Jnr : Selected by Viliame Satala
6. Renata Roberts : Selected by Karl Tenana
7. Aisake Peni: Selected by Lote Tuqiri
8. Semi Kunatani : Selected by George Gregan
9. Jarel Luafalealo : Selected by DJ Forbes
10. Kyle Brown: Selected by Bryan Habana
11. Sairusi Vunisa : Selected by Rupeni Caucau
12. Billy Odhiambo : Selected by Collins Injera
13. Gaspard Lalli: Selected by Dan Norton
14. Fletcher Carpentar: Selected by Sir Gordon Tietjens

The McDonald’s Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens is happening from Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th January, FREE ENTRY!

We wish Jay Henibua Whyte, his hardworking organising committee and all participating teams all the very best!

In October, joined the rest of the world in raising funds as part of our contribution to the annual Pinktober Campaign.

We committed to contributing FJD 1.00 per transfer serviced throughout the month of October. Through our team's collective efforts which also included the sale of pink ribbon pins and pink ribbon earrings; we raised a total of FJD 5000.00.

And for the first time we collaborated with WOWS Kids Fiji to raise funds via our retail centres. WOWS Kids Fiji is a non-profit organization in Fiji that supports children with cancer.

The fundraised amount was split between WOWS Kids Fiji and Fiji Cancer Society; our little way of supporting two very important and essential causes.

Thank you sincerely to both these organizations' for the amazing works you do in championing for those families affected by this horrible illness.

A special shout out and sincere Vinaka vakalevu to our team for your hard work and support that enabled us to present the respective cheques just before Christmas.

"A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal". 💐

James Sowane

Vacancy Alert: Professional Drivers.

This was rather special for the team on duty on Sat 01 July ❤️

Reposted via LinkedIn:
James Sowane, Managing Director TEWAKA

"1st July was a super busy day for arrivals into Fiji with the start of the Australian and New Zealand school holidays.

Subsequently our transfer loading required “all hands on steering wheels” so having recently attained my Public Sevice Vehicle license, it was such and honor and joy to being rostered with our front-line team of Professional Drivers and to have a first-hand experience of meeting and transferring excited families from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to their hotels who could not wait to start their Fiji Holiday 😎.

Makes a 12hr shift pass so quick and a most satisfying day…Toso Viti 🇫🇯!!! "

Fijian Drua appoints TEWAKA as Official Transport Provider …

“The Fijian Drua competes at the highest international professional rugby through the Super Rugby competition and it is important that we align our partners who share the same passion and values of quality and professionalism.

TEWAKA is a respected Fijian brand and transport operator so we are confident that our players, management and support team are in capable hands with TEWAKA as our official transport partner for the 2023 season”
Mark Evans, CEO Fijian Drua
James Sowane Fijian Drua

Last week was back to the “Learning Board” and On-Road driving assessments for our team with Professional Driver Trainer, David Kinnaird (NZ).

We also welcomed to the TEWAKA Family our new team members as they aspire to becoming Professional Drivers.

Lots of learnings (and celebrations) from the past year to guide and prepare us for the 2023 Season.

Vinaka Vakalevu for your Support !

Vinaka vakalevu for the mention.

Thankful for the opportunity, through our corporate clients, to support the amazing work you do with our local community. ❤️

Post Weekend Celebrations Over 😉

It's back to the grind for our Managing Director, James Sowane; who is flying the TEWAKA flag at DMS connect 2023.

Go Get 'em James!!

TEWAKA was honored to be awarded the Inbound & Transport Fiji Excellence Tourism Award 2022.

We are truly Blessed by our young team of Fijian Talents who work extremely hard to deliver our quality Transport & DMC services.

We share this honor with our team and their families plus our industry partners who support us with their business.

Vinaka Vakalevu !!

*Vacancy Alert*

TEWAKA Team sharing the limelight with Rugby 7s legend Collins Injera, who arrived into the country yesterday (08Jan23) to be part of the McDonald’s Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens as the tournament ambassador.

Tewaka is proud to be associated with Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens as the official appointed transport provider for visiting VIPs and teams..

We wish all participating teams a safe, fun and memorable tournament!!

Photo Credit: McDonald's Fiji's Coral Coast Sevens

Proud to be the official Transport Provider for
Toso Drua Toso !!

**** Vacancy close Monday 13 Dec 2021***

Our Tewaka journey to date....

Vinaka Vakalevu to the amazing team at Zoomfiji Photography & Cinematography for the talanoa.

Malo Vakalevu vei kemudou a Turaga Vuanirewa a laga Pesi ni Lakeba.



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