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
Cook Islands real estate agents

Cook Islands real estate agents entice investors with lip sync video

Cook Islands real estate agents have come up with a creative way to draw attention from overseas investors. The team at Jeff Tikitau Real Estate Cook Islands have shared a video of them lip syncing to September and Let’s Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire. It follows their first video lip syncing to Justin Timberlake

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Nadene Lomu in MGN's music video honouring Jonah Lomu

WATCH: New music video ‘Jonah – Nothing is Impossible’ honours life of Jonah Lomu

 A new music video launched today honours the life of legendary rugby player Jonah Lomu on what would have been his 46th birthday. ‘Jonah – Nothing is Impossible’ is produced by Kiwi band MGN – My Greatest Now. 80% of any royalties from the song will go towards charitable projects run by Jonah’s wife,

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Lani Alo Soul Sessions

Lani Alo – Ua So’ona Olioli Nei (Samoan EFKS Pese)

Lani Alo, Soul Sessions host Sara-Jane, Terence Slade and Narelle Apa perform EFKS Pese 144: Ua So’ona Olioli Nei on Soul Sessions.

Lani Alo is a Samoan gospel artist who has racked up over 2 million views on YouTube for his single ‘Alo I Ou Faiva’ and won Best Pacific Song and Best Pacific Gospel Artist at last year’s Pacific Music Awards.

Watch his Soul Sessions episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Qk_7oxLSo

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This year also marks the 140th year anniversary of Rotuma being ceded to Britain and it’s a huge milestone for the Rotuman community.

Gasav ne Fӓeg Rotuḁm ta – ROTUMAN LANGUAGE WEEK 2021: The Rotuman Language Journey

By Ngaire Fuata Noa’ia e mḁuri te’ ne gagah atakoa (Greetings – literal meaning is, thank you for being well) Otou asa le Ngaire Fuata. (I am Ngaire Fuata). Ten years ago, I went to Rotuma for the first time and shared my experience through the documentary “Salat se Rotuma”. That trip changed my life

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Singing trio The Standard were handed the reins for this years' event, working together with the Māngere-Otāhuhu Local Board to support South Auckland talent.

Live music in the time of Covid: Soul Lounge ‘a blessing’ for local artists

As backing vocalists for vocal powerhouse Stan Walker, singing trio The Standard are far more used to arranging and organising their melodious harmonies. But for this years’ Soul Lounge, the group tried their hand at organising the prestigious musical event. “It puts it into perspective as to what actually goes on and what needs to

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