Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Watch the moment Samoa became independent (1962)

Samoa independence

On 1 January 1962 Samoa, then known as Western Samoa, became independent of New Zealand. Samoans celebrate Independence Day every year on 1 June.

This video clip is taken from the Tagata Pasifika Samoa Independence Special documentary. Watch Part 1 here.

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