Former basketballer Damien Ekenasio played 17 seasons with the Wellington Saints, which included six national league titles. After hanging up his laces two years ago, he’s now giving back to the sport by leading Capital Basketball, a group using the sport to empower youth across the Wellington region.
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Watch the music video for Closer by Kiwi Samoan producer and songwriter Vince Harder and singer songwriter Abby Lee. One thing 2020 has done is slow us down and for better or worse, brought us closer. Many creatives have harnessed this time of uncertainty and lockdowns to create and collaborate in new ways. Vince
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Dr Faleafa has served her Pacific communities in the not-for-profit sector, DHBs, academia and in business for over 20 years as a clinician, entrepreneur and businesswoman. Her local and international experience spans leadership, management, clinical and governance roles.
TP+ Dr Monique Faleafa welcomed as first female Pacific PwC partner with ‘ava ceremony Read More »
The colours of Pacific nations Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad named by Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga to play an historic match against the Māori All Blacks next month. Moana Pasifika squad 2020 (Mitre 10 Cup team in brackets) FORWARDS Alamanda Motuga * (Counties Manukau) Daniel
Historic first squad for Moana Pasifika unveiled Read More »
Ōtara is home to a growing bike culture that has often been condemned by onlookers. However a recent bike competition aimed to dispel stereotypes and bring the riders and their community closer together.
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The Alexander Cafe opened up in Ōtara after only six weeks of renovation. Lama Saga and Tuava’a Lefono lead the project, hoping to bring healthier food to an area surrounded by fast food restaurants.
TP+ New Ōtara cafe serving up a healthy alternative in South Auckland Read More »
With the election well and truly over, now begins the hard part for the Government. This time Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Cabinet looks a lot different, with several Pacific people holding powerful portfolios. Seinafolava Sanele Chadwick reports.
Poto Williams: New Zealand’s first Police Minister of Pacific Island descent Read More »
With the challenging year that has been due to Covid19, it was an extra special night of celebration for Pacific entrepreneurs and businesses at the Pacific Business Trust Awards evening in Manukau. Here’s Moana Makapelu Lee with this story.
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Cook Islander Aaron Henare has been making a name for himself in New Japan Pro Wrestling, the world’s second biggest promotion after WWE. Now he’s wanting more Pacific and Māori to join him on the big stage.
Cook Islands pro-wrestler Aaron Henare taking on the world Read More »
There’s considerable concern in Samoa following its first recorded Covid-19 case at the border this week .
And in the Cook Islands, two returning passengers, both casual contacts of a case in New Zealand, needed to self-isolate, leading to calls for a return to mandatory quarantining.
Here to give his take on the issues is public health expert Dr Collin Tukuitonga.
Samoan Covid containment measures working – Dr Collin Tukuitonga Read More »
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