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

Talanoa: the Coronavirus in New Zealand

New Zealand and Pacific countries are taking strong measures to keep the Covid-19 coronavirus out of their borders. Dr Maryann Heather sat down with John and Marama to talk about what impact the virus may have, especially in our Pacific communities.

For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for international SIMS.

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TP+: Super Middleweight Mose Auimatagi Jnr within striking distance of boxing deal

Samoan boxer Mose Auimatagi Jnr will look to continue his rise to the top ranks of the super middleweight division when he takes on Belgian Ilias Achergui tomorrow in Melbourne. According to coach Grant Arkell the bout could lead to a deal with boxing promoter Dean Lonergan who’s keen to give the up-and-comer more exposure

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University of Otago grows Pacific science connections

Building and connecting the University of Otago’s work in science with the Pacific, in order to contribute to development and help address the region’s challenges, is the priority of Dr Losa Moata’ane. Dr Moata’ane has recently been appointed to the role of Associate Dean (Pacific) in the University of Otago’s Division of Sciences. “As science

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TP+ UPU roars to life on stage with the voices of the Pacific’s finest poets

Silo Theatre’s first stage production for 2020, UPU is bringing the power of Pasifika poetry to the theatre stage for the Auckland Arts Festival. Curated by award-winning poet Grace Taylor, and directed by the accomplished Fasitua Amosa, the production boasts a stellar line-up of New Zealand acting talent.

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Samoa escapes relatively unscathed after week of ominous weather

Samoa faces another few days of occasional wind and showers but residents can rest easy knowing that the worst of the grim weather has passed. Locals have been on high alert over the past week following updates of a potential cyclone by Samoa’s meteorological office. Families were evacuated and schools closed until Monday. The country

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TP+: PI Health professionals counsel on-going vigilance in Samoa and Pacific

New Zealand-based Pacific medical professionals who volunteered their time to help during the Samoa Measles epidemic say on-going vigilance must continue in the islands.

This comes as countries across the region brace themselves for a new threat, this time from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.

At a dinner and debrief in Auckland recently, members of the Pacific Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) to Samoa spoke of the need to monitor those who were affected during the outbreak.

Eighty-three deaths have been connected with the measles outbreak in Samoa and over a three-month period, PACMAT deployed over 80 health specialists to Samoa.

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