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

“It’s no good to only do it for 60 minutes, we’ve got to do it for the full 80” – Moana coach calls for big effort for home clash against Hurricanes

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air “It doesn’t matter who we have in front of us, we can put any team under pressure.”  It’s a statement Moana Pasifika head coach Aaron Mauger confidently stands by.  Coming off a loss to the Brumbies in their last match of the Australia tour, Mauger believes the

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Construction of the new Fale Malae centre wants you to have your say

Fale Malae at Frank Kitts Park is being proposed for Wellington’s waterfront as a national cultural landmark.  The Fale (building) Malae (green space) would form part of the public open space within the park. The proposal was made by the Fale Malae Trust, a non-profit entity. The Fale Malae trust said “The proposed Fale will

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Emerging Pacific leaders head to NZ for training as part of Dawn Raid’s apology commitments

The Government is delivering on one of its commitments as part of the Dawn Raids apology, welcoming a cohort of emerging Pacific leaders who are participating in the He Manawa Tītī Scholarship Programme. On August 1 2021 the New Zealand Government offered a formal apology for the 1970’s Dawn Raids.  Deputy Prime Minister and Associate

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Tongan lawyer selected as National Party candidate in Kelston for 2023 election

Lawyer, professional director and former Labour Party Whau Local community board member Dr Ruby Manukia Schaumkel has been selected as National’s candidate in Kelston Auckland  for the 2023 General Election.  Of Tongan heritage Dr. Schaumkel says, ““It’s an honour to be selected as National’s candidate in Kelston and I’ll get to work straight away meeting

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