Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

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MAISUKA: The Silent Killer | Tokoroa Community

MaisukaSep 10, 2024
MAISUKA: The Silent Killer the documentary looks at Pacific Community's efforts to educate the people about the danger diabetes poses. One of those community initiatives is in the South Waikato town of Tokoroa where health and community groups continue to work together to bring this illness to heel.

MAISUKA: The Silent Killer | Junior’s Story

MaisukaSep 3, 2024
MAISUKA: The Silent killer is a documentary that looks at the pervasiveness of the Diabetes epidemic among Pasifika people in Aotearoa. At the time this documentary was filmed, Junior Lelu Nonutonu was losing his sight. “It’s not an easy thing to deal with and it’s not a good feeling; like it’s not good to have something like that,” Nonutonu says.

MAISUKA: The Silent Killer | Mele’s Story

MaisukaAug 26, 2024
MAISUKA: The Silent killer is a documentary that looks at the pervasiveness of the Diabetes epidemic among Pasifika people in Aotearoa. At the time this documentary was filmed, teenager Mele Taufa was just diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

“Not only does it have to be challenging, but it…

Ann-Tauilo MotugaAug 24, 2024
A Pasifika mum and teen daughters provide a fitness and confidence boost for city teens.

MAISUKA: The Silent Killer | Full Documentary

MaisukaAug 3, 2024
"MAISUKA: The Silent killer" is a documentary that looks at the pervasiveness of the Diabetes epidemic among Pasifika people in Aotearoa.

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