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
Tangaroa College Samoan young migrants. Photo: Supplied

Bilingual book shares stories from young Samoan migrants in Aotearoa

By Ann-Tauilo Motuga Aotearoa has a long history of Pasifika migration. Like many immigrants, Pasifika families endured challenges with settling into a new country, learning a new language and being in a new social and economic environment. We have heard stories of our ancestors dealing with hardships in their time, but what about the stories

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Pacific gospel show Soul Sessions: duet with Lifestyle of Worship

Soul Session: Lifestyle of Worship – All in Your Hands

Pat Mose and Su’e Masina of Lifestyle of Worship perform All in Your Hands with Soul Sessions host Sara-Jane. Written by Eric Viliamu and Pat Mose.

Soul Sessions is a web series exploring New Zealand’s Pacific gospel music scene.
New episodes out weekly | Sundays 7pm on tpplus.co.nz

Watch Life of Worship’s episode here: https://tpplus.co.nz/soul-sessions-season-one/soul-sessions-episode-7-lifestyle-of-worship/

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Soul Sessions guests Pat Mose and Su’e Masinamua of Lifestyle of Worship

Soul Sessions S1 Episode 7: Lifestyle of Worship

Pat Mose and Su’e Masinamua, also known as the ‘acoustic gat kings’, are industry session musos and part of the New Zealand gospel group Lifestyle of Worship.

Watch them perform and speak about their gospel music journey on this week’s episode of Soul Sessions with host Sara-Jane.

New episodes out weekly | Sundays 7pm on tpplus.co.nz
Made with Support from NZ On Air.

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Shaneel Lal spoke to Tagata Pasifika about their activism

Shaneel Lal: ‘It’s difficult to imagine a world where queer people are free to just be’

Activist Shaneel Lal has been on the forefront of the fight to end conversion therapy.

The NZ Government has now committed to banning the practice in 2022. Shaneel, who’s pronouns are they and them, has been awarded for leadership and impact, but has also become a target for abuse.

Reporter Simone Kaho talked to Shaneel about the fallout from their activism, and why they say the fight for queer rights is a fight for indigenous rights.

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Poli Kefu. Photo: Un Aids Pacific

Community mourns sudden death of Polikalepo Kefu, President of Tonga Leitis Association

President of the Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) Polikalepo Kefu has passed away suddenly in Tonga. TLA Vice-President Cruella Tu’inukuafe issued a public statement with the news. “Tonga Police are currently investigating Poli’s death and the circumstances surrounding it. It appears that Poli was a victim of a very violent attack. We vehemently hope that those

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Queen Shirl'e on Tagata Pasifika talking about the liquor licenses in South Auckland

Talanoa: Denial of Vine St liquor licence a win for Māngere – Shirl’e Fruean

Community advocates in South Auckland have been celebrating a small victory this week following the denial of a liquor license to an outlet in Māngere East. In an area with the highest density of off-license liquor outlets in Auckland, it’s a small but significant step in the community’s efforts to reduce the harm alcohol consumption causes. Māngere local Queen Shirl’e says she’s proud of her community for standing up.

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