Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Our Country's Shame

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care conducted an investigation into Pacific Peoples experiences. Our Country’s Shame follows six Pasifika people who tell their stories of the pain and suffering they experienced in their childhood years as a result of being placed in government or faith based care.

Some viewers may find the subject matter disturbing in the following programme. Viewer discretion is advised

Our Country’s Shame | Full documentary

Six Pasifika people tell stories of the pain and suffering they experienced as a result of being placed in government or faith-based care.

Our Country’s Shame | Erica’s story

Erica went into the care of foster parents at the age of 3 months and was subjected to mental and physical trauma that haunted her teenage and adult years.

Our Country’s Shame | Rupene’s story

Rupene went to a Catholic school where he was sexually abused by priests, priests who were never held accountable for their actions.

Our Country’s Shame | Lusi’s story

Lusi was born with cerebral palsy and spent the first five years of her life at The Kimberley Centre, a government-run institution where mentally disabled children could be placed and then forgotten about.

Our Country’s Shame | Frances’ story

Frances went to a Catholic school where she was sexually abused by priests, priests that were never held accountable for their actions.

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