Tagata Pasifika reporter Soana ‘Aholelei sat down with Six60 members Matiu Walters and Eli Paewai to get their take on their new documentary, Till the Lights Go Out. Directed by Julia Parnell, the movie reveals the untold story of New Zealand’s biggest band.
Six60 react to their new movie: “It’s each of our individual truths” Read More »
Chief Women’s Football Officer for FIFA Sarai Bareman, of Samoan and Dutch descent, has been named in a global list of 11 influential women in soccer. The inaugural Women’s International Champions Cup Best XI is comprised of the athletes, executives, journalists, coaches, and other individuals who are doing the most to advance women’s soccer. “The
FIFA executive Sarai Bareman named in global list of influential women in soccer Read More »
The Labour Pāsifika Caucus welcomed the five new Pacific MPs in Parliament with an ‘ava ceremony – a first for New Zealand’s Parliament.
TP+ First ever ‘Ava ceremony held at NZ Parliament for new Pacific MPs Read More »
Afamasaga Jackie Curry has been appointed as a Management Consultant to lead the Pacific Cooperation Foundaton (PCF), in a role set for the next eight months. She takes over from Fiso John Fiso, who is stepping down from his roles as chair and acting chief executive (CE). “I feel the job I had been put
Afamasaga Jackie Curry appointed to lead Pacific Cooperation Foundation Read More »
Last week Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) marked the nineth community event as part of The Celebration Project, where the achievements of New Zealand’s 209 Paralympians since Tel Aviv 1968 were officially recognised and celebrated. 18 New Zealand Paralympians were celebrated at Government House including Shelley Kalivati, who received her official ‘numbered’ Paralympic pin as Paralympian
New Zealand Paralympian #50 Shelley Kalivati celebrated Read More »
A cultural blessing, including a Karakia and Kava ceremony, was held over the weekend for Auckland Museum’s refreshed South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama. The museum worked with iwi and Pacific communities in Auckland to create the new South Atrium, which reveals the most significant changes to the Museum in more than a decade. “The full
Refreshed Tanoa bowl architecture revealed at Auckland Museum Read More »
This week the Government announced incentives to get unemployed people to move to the regions to work in the orchards. The Momoisea family run the Momoisea Horticulture Services, a company that’s helping to bring workers down to the Hawke’s Bay.
Talanoa: Samoan horticulture family business helps to bring workers into orchards Read More »
The Government’s announced new incentives to attract unemployed people to the regions to take up seasonal work. Theresa Momoisea, from Momoisea Horticultural Services in Napier, joins Marama to give her take on the announcement.
Unemployed Kiwis encouraged to take up seasonal work in the regions Read More »
In 2017 Māori journalist Renee Kahukura Iosefa and her Samoan husband, Walker Iosefa, made the decision to move to Samoa to provide an opportunity for their three children to learn their Samoan language and cultural heritage. Now, three years on, they’ve made the decision to return to Aotearoa. The Iosefa family share their journey of discovery by celebrating the importance of living the language.
A Māori Samoan family’s journey of learning the gagana in Samoa Read More »
We catch up with Samoan Dr Angie Enoka on breaking stereotypes and becoming the first Samoan transgender woman to graduate with a Doctorate from Massey University in New Zealand.
Dr Angelynne Enoka: The PhD graduate flying the flag for the transgender community Read More »
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