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

Survivors give advice on how to get help if you’ve experienced sexual abuse | Survivors Part 4

In the final part of this series, Uipo Uipo, Kaisalina and Inu give their advice on how and where to get help if you’re experiencing or have experienced sexual abuse.

Disclaimer: This talanoa deals with sensitive content about sexual abuse.

If you suspect a child is being abused, call your local police or contact Oranga Tamariki–Ministry for Children on 0508 Family or 0508 326 459
Email: [email protected]
Help Auckland – Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation – 0800 623 1700 (24 hour confidential phone line)
Le Va – Need to talk? Freetext or call 1737 to connect with a trained mental health professional.
Mapu Maia – Freephone 0800 21 21 22
Safe To Talk – Freephone 0800 044 334 (Sexual Harm Helpline)
Village Collective – villagecollective.org.nz
MyRivr App – trustmyrivr.co.nz

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Free job hunting and career advice service for new Pacific migrants in south and west Auckland

Recent Pacific migrants living in south and west Auckland, who might be struggling to find work as a result of COVID-19 or who are keen to progress in their careers, are eligible for free personal coaching to help them in their search. “Pacific Work Connect is a free government service to help recent migrants get

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‘Before and After Summer’, Opera star Jonathan Lemalu launches his new Boosted project

With the country in Alert Level 1, many Kiwis have been enjoying the simple pleasures art provides – galleries, music gigs, local theatre productions, checking out the latest films in cinemas. However, Grammy-winning opera star Jonathan Lemalu hasn’t been to see a movie since January. “The thought of going to see a movie just makes

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Jawsh685, Church & AP and more Pacific artists win big at Aotearoa Music Awards

Many of our Pacific artists walked away with coveted Tui’s at the Aotearoa Music Awards which took place at Spark Arena last night. Siren beats producer Jawsh 685 took home the Spotify Breakthrough Artist of the Year and was the second recipient of the International Achievement Award. The 18-year-old was “glad having everyone’s support” and

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Pacific opera singers in London rally together to raise much needed funds

England began its second national lockdown last Thursday. It was a necessary measure to tackle the virus and save lives, but also a further devastating blow for the community. Kiwi opera singers Filipe Manu, Benson Wilson, Madison Nonoa, Isabella Moore and Marlena Devoe are among those feeling the emotional and financial impact in a year

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Moana Pasifika to play Māori All Blacks in Hamilton for the first time

Moana Pasifika will play the Māori All Blacks at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday, 5 December, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. It will be the first time a team has played under the Moana Pasifika banner. The match also brings together the Māori All Blacks for the only time in 2020 and

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TP+: South Auckland Job Expo preparing students for the workforce

With a large number of college students leaving school to support their families, many students miss out on completing their education or risk being stuck in entry level jobs longer than necessary without a pathway forward. The Ara Education Charitable Trust teamed up with the Auckland Business Chamber, Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education and Auckland Airport to create the Ara Schools Job Expo. The event aims to combat this problem and provide students with solid employment options when they finish school this year.

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