The Pacific community lost one of its most prominent doctors and community leaders last week. Dr Joe Williams, or Papa Joe as he’s affectionately known, passed away in Auckland after contracting coronavirus. He is remembered by many for his lifetime of service to the Cook Islands community and his dedication to the health of Pacific people.
The late Dr Joseph Williams remembered for his lifetime of service Read More »
While many Pacific kids can get bogged down by pressures to pursue high-powered jobs after secondary school, Samoan Niuean and aspiring performer Michael Kuresa has always been a stickler for self-confidence even if it means an uncertain future.
The Invercargill teenager inspiring Pasifika youth to prioritise their happiness Read More »
The Mount Roskill Evangelical Fellowship Church sub-cluster has frustrated New Zealand officials this week, with Health Minister Chris Hipkins saying that some church members “don’t accept or haven’t previously accepted the science involved here”. Community leader Pakilau o Aotearoa Manase Lua gives his take on the issues.
Pasifika leader on Mt Roskill sub-cluster: ‘Talanoa is the antidote to misinformation’ Read More »
“Love your neighbour as yourself” – Methodist Minister Rev Vaitu’ulala Ngahe in Manurewa is enriching his community through lotu mo’oni, or prayer and faith, during these challenging times. And he lives by what he preaches, serving food parcels every week with a group of volunteers for people in need.
TP+ Tongan Reverend distributes food parcels to his community in Manurewa Read More »
After two lockdowns and ongoing job losses, many Aucklanders are facing serious hardship – some for the first time. We’ve put together a list of food banks and services across the city that can help ease the burden. South Auckland Agency Community Contact details Salvation Army – Manukau Community Ministry Food bank and food parcels. Contact
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It’s here! Jawsh 685 has released the offical music video for Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) with Jason Derulo! The video is set in Derulo’s home of LA and in Jawsh 685’s neighbourhood of Manurewa, South Auckland. Jawsh 685, real name Joshua Nanai, has become known worldwide as a ‘siren song’ producer, creating and mastering
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SOURCE: Disabled Pasifika people receiving an allowance for extra costs are getting less than half that of Pākehā recipients. By Sarah Robson of rnz.co.nz The disability allowance is a weekly payment of up to $65 to help people with regular ongoing costs because of a disability. It can cover things such as doctor’s visits, medicines,
Government urged to provide flat, fair disability allowance for all Read More »
The New Zealand Labour Party will make Matariki New Zealand’s 12th public holiday if re-elected, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Labour Leader Kelvin Davis announced today. The public holiday would begin in 2022. Kelvin Davis says this will give businesses time to prepare and recover from Covid-19, and allows the government to engage Māori
Labour to make Matariki a public holiday from 2022 Read More »
Two former students from the School of Music, University of Auckland, New Zealand Tongan tenor Manase Latu and New Zealand Samoan bass-baritone Samson Setu, have secured places on the prestigious New York Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. Samson and Manase were offered their places ahead of thousands of applications, are the first New
Grew up singing in South Auckland, now singing with The Met Read More »
RNZ Pacific French Polynesia has registered another 26 Covid-19 cases, raising the tally in the latest outbreak to 658. The first outbreak between March and June affected 62 people and was brought under control with a lockdown and border closures. For the past week, the territory has recorded a double-digit number of new cases every
Covid-19 case total in French Polynesia passes 650 Read More »
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