Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

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since 1987

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ARTS & MUSIC

Get your 2024 Pacfic Music Awards nominations in!

Kendall VanoMar 18, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Pacific Music Awards have officially opened. This year’s awards will mark the 20th anniversary of the event which honours and celebrates the vibrant Pacific music community, past, present, and future.

New music video touches on father and son relationships in…

Neueli MauafuMar 14, 2024
“I want to teach fathers how to speak to their kids and for them to understand their fathers as well. It’s always two sides of the story”

Pacific Music Awards 20th anniversary celebration announced

Kendall VanoMar 11, 2024
March 11th marks a significant milestone in the history of the Pacific Music Awards (PMA). It was 20 years ago to the day that the very first PMA’s were held as part of the 2005 Auckland Pasika Festival.

Polynesian heavy metallers open for International rockers

Hanalei FoliakiMar 6, 2024
Pacific heavy metal band, Shepherds Reign who hail from South Auckland, are set to open for American rock group Disturbed at Spark Arena on March 15th. 

Hawaiian artist helps plant the seeds of inspiration for future…

Kendall VanoFeb 22, 2024
Graphic artist Solomon Enos recently engaged in talanoa at the Taro Patch Creative hub in South Auckland, New Zealand.

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