Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

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MAISUKA: The Silent Killer | Official Trailer

MaisukaJul 24, 2024
MAISUKA: The Silent killer is a documentary that looks at the pervasiveness of the Diabetes epidemic among Pasifika people in Aotearoa.

Tongan clinic’s community outreach to beat winter blues

John PuluJul 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke4hLa1EVwY

A Tongan health clinic in Auckland has come up with a new prescription, taking their services to the community for free.  The Tongan health society better known as the Langimālie clinic usually operates out of four locations in…

Mangere swimming pool water too cold says 83-year-old

Marama T-PoleJul 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yycdc4OtZiE

A Mangere  resident is making waves about the local pool temperature.   Filo Patumau, an 83-year-old Niuean woman, has been a regular at her local Mangere pools for 18 years in an effort to keep active.  However, she says…

Campaign targets rheumatic fever cases in South Auckland

South Auckland schools are taking a proactive approach to kurb the rising concern for high cases of streptococcal throat infections across Tāmaki Makaurau this winter.

Cervical screening continues to be free for women with high…

Gladys HartsonJul 3, 2024
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has confirmed that cervical screening will continue to be free for women with higher risk of cervical cancer.

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