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

ANZAC: Jacinda Ardern reads poem by Cook Islander Alistair Te Ariki Campbell

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has recorded a poem for Westminster Abbey’s new podcast series. Ms Ardern read ‘Gallipoli Peninsula’ by Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (1925-2009) as part of the Abbey’s Anzac Day commemorations over the weekend. Rarotonga-born Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (ONZM) was a leading New Zealand poet, novelist and playwright of Cook Islands […]

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Best of Pasifika Social Media – Week 4

We’re nearing the end of the Alert Level 4 lockdown and for the most part, we’ve really enjoyed seeing the creative, entertaining and hilarious content coming from our Pasifika creatives! Check out these awesome vids! ‘CHALLENGE ACCEPTED’: THROWBACKS It’s usual for people to post throwback videos and pics of themselves on a Thursday (#TBT). With

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Cook Islands ANZAC display draws attention in Wellington

By Johnson Raela 100 white crosses etched with the names of Cook Islands soldiers are attracting attention in the Wellington suburb of Newlands. The cancellation of public ANZAC Day services due to the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown hasn’t stopped Cook Islander Grace Hutton from commemorating the occasion. Grace and her husband Terry assembled the crosses outside

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Māori and Pacific students get support from AUT

Source: AUT As the tertiary sector prepares to shift online in response to COVID-19 restrictions, digital equity among students has never been more critical – an issue that disproportionately impacts on Māori and Pacific communities. Earlier this week, AUT Vice-Chancellor, Derek McCormack, announced that the University is underlining its commitment to access by providing computer

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Free help on offer for Pasifika businesses

The Covid-19 pandemic has created challenges for Pasifika businesses, but many are not taking up the free help on offer.

The Pacific Business Trust (PBT) rolled out a ‘rescue package’ in the first week of the lockdown, but the uptake from businesses has been slow.

PBT has a wide range of experts available online to help any Pasifika business or sole trader with marketing, accounting, procurement, contracts, finance and strategy.

Reporter Johnson Raela spoke with PBT Relationship Manager Beatrice Faumuina to find out more about how PBT can help Pasifika businesses.

The PBT Covid-19 service is free and you can speak to advisors confidentially about your situation. Talk to the Pacific Business Trust team on 0800 287 7526 or visit www.pacificbusiness.co.nz

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1200 Pacific Family Violence Workers to Be Mobilised During Covid-19

Source: Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu A campaign to tackle increased family violence in New Zealand’s Pacific communities during Covid-19 launched yesterday. The Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu initiative, led by The Cause Collective, will see 1200 family violence workers and community advocates mobilised throughout the country to help Pacific communities prevent violence. The campaign

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