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
Ika Bowl Managing Director Ra Beazley in Hack Tāmaki

Pasifika entrepreneurs participate in Tamaki’s first ‘hackathon’

Students from Tāmaki College and Polynesian eatery Ika Bowl were among a group of businesses, creatives, students and tech-minded people who competed in an Auckland ‘hackathon’ over the weekend. Called Hack Tāmaki, the 48-hour hackathon included local businesses and organisations who pitched a challenge facing their business. They then each worked with a team of […]

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House of Aitu

FAF SWAG celebrates growth of Auckland’s Vogue scene with Legacy Ball

From Te Puke o Tara Community Hall, to the Auckland Town Hall; the Legacy Ball is the crowning glory of an eight-year journey for Queer Pacific arts collective FAF SWAG.

Introducing vogue ballroom to Aotearoa’s rainbow community in 2013, FAF SWAG have built Auckland’s Vogue scene as a means to empower our rainbow youth and showcase their creative talents.

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Two-way travel bubble needed to stop people leaving the Cook Islands. Photo: Tagata Pasifika

Two-way travel bubble needed to stop people leaving the Cook Islands

The Cook Islands Prime Minister is in New Zealand pressing his case for a two-way travel bubble to help jump start an economy that’s heavily reliant on tourism.

This travel bubble will also help to stop the stream of Cook Islanders leaving the country in search of work since a one-way bubble opened in January.

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Efeso Collins on Tagata Pasifika talking about the Government's response to rising house prices

Talanoa: Government’s response to rising house prices

Dominating headlines this week is the Government’s response to rapidly rising house prices. Among the big losers are property investors, while first home buyers could be the winners. But what does this mean for our Pasifika people, who are largely renters? Auckland Councillor Fa’anānā Efeso Collins shares his thoughts on that topic and more.

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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown with NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Pacific Islands Memorial. Photo: Mark Tantrum for Manatū Taonga

National memorial recognises Pacific wartime service

A new Memorial to acknowledge the contribution of Pacific nations to military conflicts and the bonds shared with New Zealand was unveiled by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday. “The Pacific Islands Memorial Te Reo Hotunui o te Moana nui a Kiwa recognises the close relationship between Aotearoa New Zealand and other Pacific nations, acknowledging the

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Pacific Islands Memorial conch shell designed by Michel Tuffery

WATCH LIVE: Pacific Islands Memorial unveiling, Wellington

A special ceremony is being held this morning in Wellington to unveil the Pacific Islands Memorial at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. The Memorial,  Te Reo Hotunui o te Moana nui a Kiwa, will represent New Zealand’s enduring friendship with the Pacific Islands, and acknowledges the service of Pacific soldiers who fought for New Zealand

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La'auli Sir Michael Jones and wife at the 2021 Halberg Awards

On the red carpet: Halberg Awards Decade Champions

 Last night’s ISPS Handa Halberg Awards celebrated New Zealand sporting achievements of the decade. While the three Pasifika nominees – Dame Valerie Adams, Gabrielle Fa’amausili and Maddison-Lee Wesche – were absent on the night, we caught up with fellow Pasifika sporting greats on the red carpet to celebrate the finalists’ achievements. Dame Valerie Adams

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Sara Jane and Indira Stewart team up for a moving rendition of 'His Eye Is On The Sparrow'

REVIEW: Breakfast host Indira Stewart reveals hidden talent in Soul Sessions

SPOILERS AHEAD: Noughties stars, great gospel music and honest banter – Pacific Gospel show Soul Sessions made its debut online last Sunday, and it’s a definite add to the ‘must watch’ list. Pacific Soul songstress Sara-Jane steers the vaka on this impressive production, both behind and in front of the camera. The first episode gives

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