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
Photo: School Strike 4 Climate Auckland.

School Strike 4 Climate Auckland disbands after admitting to racism

The Auckland arm of the international youth climate action group School Strike 4 Climate is disbanding. The group made the announcement on their social media pages over the weekend, saying the decision was made “under the suggestion and guidance of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour)” members of the group, “as well as […]

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Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath responds to racist rant

Pasifika academic responds to racist rant left on her voicemail

Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath of Auckland University spoke at an event called Raising the Bar, and this was shared on radio last Sunday. It was a talk where she spoke candidly about institutional racism, sexism and feminism. She spoke from the heart.

Then on Monday morning she came to work and found a racist seven-minute answerphone message on her work voicemail from someone who’d heard her on radio and who was clearly upset with what she’d said.

Marama T-Pole speaks with Tiatia-Seath on this week’s talanoa.

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Tonga Health Society Mele Siu`ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili

Tongan Princess first to receive Covid vaccine at new clinic in Onehunga

 The Tongan Health Society has opened its Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic. HRH Mele Siu`ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili opened the vaccination clinic in Onehunga and was the first to receive her vaccination at the same time. “For me personally, I’m doing this for the loved ones around me, for their protection as well as for myself,” said

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Puppy-love and romantic cliches: Artist collective Y$O release sweet new tune 'Cotton Candy'

Puppy-love and romantic clichés: Artist collective Y$O release sweet new tune ‘Cotton Candy’

If there’s one thing listeners have come to expect of Y$O (Young & Slept On) it’s not to expect anything. A collective of talented and exceptional creatives, Y$O are notorious for subverting mainstream expectations, instead choosing to express their artistry and creativity their way. Y$O members Sam V, JARNA and Aidan Fine are set to

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