We visit Samoa as they mark the 10th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated its southern coastline and neighboring islands.
Directed by Anauli Karima Fai’ai
Made with the support of NZ On Air
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Tongan artist Vaimoana Niumeitolu has quite the family legacy. Her mother Dr Litia Makakaufaki Niumeitolu is the first Tongan woman to receive her PHD in Computer Science and Mathematics. Her grandfather Dr Siaosi Niumeitolu opened the first free healthcare clinic in Papua New Guinea and operated his own practice in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Yet Vaimoana found
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Saleapaga Village lost over 30 of its residents in the 2009 Samoa tsunami. In the aftermath of the disaster, most of the village relocated into the mountains, completely rebuilding their lives from scratch. Anauli Karima Fai’ai went to see how they’ve been doing over the last 10 years.
Samoa Tsunami: 10 Years On Special – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJrTCWFtxJo
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Poutasi village High Chief Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale, best known as the owner of Sinalei Reef Resort, tragically lost his wife Tui in the 2009 Samoa tsunami. With resilience and strength, Tuatagaloa founded Poutasi Development Trust (PDT), responsible for much of the rebuild and development in the area.
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Tonga’s King His Majesty King Tupou VI officially opened the Embassy of the Kingdom of Tonga in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday, with H.E. Ambassador of Tonga to the UAE, Hon. Akauola. United Arab Emirates’s Minister of State Zaki Nusseibeh was also present at the opening of the new embassy, which is located
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Source: Elephant Publicity Black Grace continues its incredible run in America with a five-centre tour that includes a six-night season at the prestigious The Joyce Theater in New York City from October 29, 2019. This is the first time a NZ contemporary dance company has been presented by The Joyce Theater who are world renowned
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Media release: New Zealand Rugby 1 October All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is to wear rugby goggles in the team’s next Rugby World Cup Test against Canada tomorrow, after trialling them at All Blacks training this week. The move comes after Savea discovered that the vision had deteriorated in his left eye and he realised he
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On October 25, the Tuia 250 Voyage will make its way into the Waitematā Harbour to conclude the Auckland Heritage Festival. A flotilla of heritage waka and ships will arrive together with French Polynesian group Sounds of the Sea. The group’s leader, Ena Manuireva, believes this event will be an opportune time for the public to learn more about Tupaia, the Tahitian navigator and priest who sailed aboard the Endeavour together with Captain Cook.
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A waka builder, captain and master navigator – the final journey of Ema Siope is being brought to life on the big screen in the feature film documentary Loimata.
The team hope to finish the film in time for a 2020 launch in cinemas across Aotearoa. Check out their Boosted campaign to see how you can help:
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/loimata
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Today marks exactly 10 years since the tragic 2009 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Samoa and neighbouring islands.
Matamanu Meleisea shares her heart-wrenching story of what happened to her and her family during the morning of the tsunami.
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