What the Government’s Wellbeing Budget means for Pacific communities
Social Policy Analyst 'Ana Ika and Political Commentator Richard Pamatatau join us to discuss the Wellbeing Budget 2022.
Talanoa: Pacific language weeks and what to expect in the budget for Pasifika
Marama T-Pole and Aupito William Sio discuss the Rotuman community, language weeks and what might be in the budget for Pasifika
Talanoa: Celebrating New Zealand Music Month
Petrina Togi-Sa'ena from the Pacific Music Awards Trust joins to chat about where things are at for our Pasifika muso's.
Talanoa: Covid update & why children should wear masks
Marama caught up with Dr Api Talemaitonga fromt he Pasifika GP Network for an update on Covid in our Pasifika communities.
Talanoa: the Pacific members serving in our armed forces
Corporal Dennis Tommy, from the RNZ Air Force and Petty Officer Leni Sulusi from the RNZ Navy joined us in studio to talk about their military experiences.
Talanoa: Minister for Pacific Peoples provides an update for this week’s issues
Pacific Peoples Minister and Associate Health Minister Aupito William Sio joined Marama for an update on some of the week's issues.
Principal Melini Fasavalu urges parents to bring their kids back to school
The principal of Waimahia Intermediate says students haven't physically been there since August but assures parents that "school's are ready for them."
Mayoral Bid: Fa’anānā encouraged by support
Manukau City Councillor Fa'anānā Efeso Collins spoke to Marama Pole about his announcement to stand for the office of Mayor for the super city of Auckland
Covid-19 Australia: Concerns for Pasifika as Melbourne ends lockdown
Melbourne has just come out of a lengthy lockdown with around 70% vaccinated.