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

Fijian influencer Malcolm Andrews on safeguarding the Fijian language

In celebration of Fiji Language Week 2019, we caught up with Fijian influencer Malcolm Andrews, founder of storytelling platform Project ConchShell. You use the conch shell as a wonderful symbol for the work you do with our Pacific people. Tell us what Project ConchShell is about. I founded Project ConchShell in 2017 to address current

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National Bank of Samoa launches first “Tap & Go” Debit card for Samoa

Source: nbs This week the National Bank of Samoa (nbs), in partnership with Mastercard, launched the first Debit card available in Samoa. The card features chip-enabled technology including contactless payment feature “Tap & Go”, which allows consumers to make faster payments for everyday purchases rather than using cash. “Innovation is key to achieving our vision

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Tonga Squad confirmed for GB Lions Tour and Oceania Cup

Jason Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita, David Fusitua, William Hopoate and Daniel Tupou headline a full-strength Tonga Invitational XIII squad that will contest the forthcoming Oceania Cup and take on the touring Great Britain Rugby League Lions in Hamilton on October 26.

Coached by Kristian Woolf, the Tonga Invitational XIII named today contains 17 players who featured at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

TONGA INVITATIONAL XIII squad to contest the GB League Lions Tour and Oceania Cup.

1 John Asiata
2 Andrew Fifita
3 Addin Fonua-Blake
4 David Fusitu’a
5 Siliva Havili
6 Ata Hingano
7 William Hopoate
8 Konrad Hurrell
9 Michael Jennings
10 Sione Katoa
11 Tuimoala Lolohea
12 Manu Ma’u
13 Ben Murdoch-Masila
14 Joe Ofahengaue
15 Tevita Pangai Jr
16 Kotoni Staggs
17 Tevita Junior Tatola
18 Sio Siua Taukeiaho
19 Jason Taumalolo
20 Daniel Tupou
21 Sitili Tupouniua
Coach: Kristian Woolf

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TUIA 250: The Pacific Perspective

The Tuia 250 commemorations kicked off in Gisborne to mark 250 years since the arrival of Captain James Cook aboard the Endeavour to NZ. It included a celebration of the Pacific’s voyaging heritage too. However not all are on board with the event. The $20 million taxpayer funded event sparking much controversy for Māori and Pacific concerning NZ’s colonial history. Moana Makapelu Lee with this story.

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Papali’itele Peter Fatialofa and Dean Bell to be inducted to Hall of Fame at 2019 Ōtara Sports Awards

Source: Ōtara Sports Awards New Zealand rugby league great Dean Bell and legendary Manu Samoa captain Papali’itele Peter Fatialofa will both be recognised with lifetime achievement awards before being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2019 Ōtara Sports Awards on Saturday 30 November at Kia Aroha College, Auckland. While Fatialofa will be inducted

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Three Niuean GP siblings help launch book celebrating Pacific success at Otago University

Source: University of Otago Three Niuean siblings, all University of Otago alumni now working as GPs in Wellington, helped launch a book celebrating Pacific success in health sciences at the University in Parliament last night. Te Folauga: The Journey outlines the journey of Pacific students, staff and communities over the past 20 years in the

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