Tagata Pasifika

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New Zealand television
since 1987

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The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Talanoa: Friends and family bid final farewell to ‘Iga the Winger’

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Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

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John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director

Fesola’i Va’aiga Tuigamala, better known to sports fans as ‘Iga the Winger’ had his final farewell at his old school in West Auckland today. The former All Black and rugby league international died suddenly last month, aged 52. Reporter John Pulu was at the funeral service at Kelston Boys’ High School and spoke with one of Tuigamala’s oldest and dearest friends, Laauli Sir Michael Jones.

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