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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New card game highlights the importance of communication and talanoa

Neueli MauafuSep 13, 2023
The art of lalaga (weaving) is a cultural practise which is now taking a fresh twist in a card game created by creative Torisse Laulu.

Pacific primary prevention organisation Le Va, takes top honours at…

Gladys HartsonSep 1, 2023

Photo: Le Va Le Va, a Pacific primary prevention organisation in New Zealand, received the top honour in the Diversity Awards NZ Impact category last night. The award recognised Le Va’s achievements in developing and supporting the Pasifika mental health…

Annual Pasifika Medical Association conference to take place in Cook…

Gladys HartsonAug 31, 2023
The annual Pasifika Medical Association conference will take place in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, Cook Islands in September.

Talanoa with young Pacific men holds potential key to preventing…

Pacific academic researcher, Shahrane’e Fa’avae, wants young men to speak out when they feel that life isn’t worth living.

Pacific healthcare provider joins with ProCare to improve health equity

Gladys HartsonAug 15, 2023
Le Va and ProCare have formed a new partnership aimed at improving health equity and Pacific healthcare in Auckland.

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