The theft of his name led a Pacific Island boy down a path of state care, where he was abused.
State care abuse even resulted in hatred of his culture, Samoan tells inquiry Read More »
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission’s Pacific investigation public hearing, Tulou – Our Pacific Voices: Tatala e Pulonga, starts today in Auckland. Commissioners will hear from two witnesses. Witness evidence summaries are outlined below. 9.30am (approx.) Opening ceremony 11.45am (approx.) Opening statements 12.15pm (approx.) Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban DNZM QSO Associate Professor
Kiwi Tongan weightlifter David Liti is ready for his first Olympic games.
David Liti aims high at the Tokyo Olympics Read More »
Health professionals in Canterbury are rallying to change poor health outcomes for Pasifika people by creating a health care service that’s warmer, friendlier, costs less and meets the real needs of Pacific people.
That’s the idea behind the Etu Pasifika clinic which opened in Christchurch earlier this year.
New Pasifika health service in Christchurch sets out to ‘truly help families’ Read More »
Fiji continues to battle a Covid-19 outbreak that has claimed many lives. The crisis in the islands has families overseas worried for their loved ones amid concerns of misinformation surrounding the country’s vaccine rollout.
Fiji Covid crisis: “This is not a hoax” Read More »
Pacific mental wellbeing programme Le Toloa is helping Pasifika cope with the stresses of everyday life.
New wellbeing programme in schools helping Pasifika parents and teachers Read More »
The Cook Islands community is about to celebrate its second Te Meava Nui cultural festival in Auckland next weekend. As John Utanga reports, the theme behind this year’s event is a sign of the times.
Te Maeva Nui theme inspired by the times Read More »
Keeping the language alive for I-Kiribati children in New Zealand has been at the forefront of Kinaua Ewels’ mind. The author has written three bilingual children’s books in time for Kiribati Language Week celebrations.
Bilingual children’s books launch in time for Kiribati Language Week 2021 Read More »
It’s the strength of family that has seen Cook Islands dance group Aitutaki Enua through the highs and lows of their preparation for Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021.
This week broadcaster Johnson Raela takes a deeper look at some of the anau behind the group and the cultural connections that enrich them.
#ArauraEnua is a new web series that goes behind the scenes of the highly secretive lead-up to Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021 – the biggest Cook Islands cultural festival in New Zealand.
New episodes every Thursday 7pm on tpplus.co.nz
SPECIAL THANKS
Aitutaki Enua Te Maeva Nui NZ group
Taioropua Tarapi
Patrice Temanu
Uria George-Temanu
Clara Ioane
Chyhien Ioane
PRESENTER Johnson Raela
DIRECTOR Alice Lolohea
CAMERA OPERATOR Ann-Tauilo Motuga / Alice Lolohea
POST AUDIO Leo Foliaki
EDITOR Alice Lolohea
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Antonia Utanga
DIGITAL PRODUCER Matai’a Sarah Richards
Araura Enua: Road to Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021 | Episode 4 Read More »
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will make a formal government apology for the 1970s Dawn Raids on Sunday 1 August at a commemoration event at the Auckland Town Hall. The event is hosted by the Minister for Pacific Peoples. Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern and Ministry for Pacific Peoples Hon Aupito William Sio announced in June that
Dawn Raids apology to take place on 1 August at Auckland Town Hall Read More »
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