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

NZFW: Meet model, body positive activist and opera singer Isabella Moore

With NZ Fashion Week in full swing, Alice Lolohea speaks to some of the Pasifika models strutting their stuff on on the catwalk this year. Isabella Moore Age: 29 Ethnicity: Kiwi Samoan Occupation/s: Model, Body Positive Activist & Opera Singer Tell us how you were first discovered About 5 years ago I was scouted at […]

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The Big Sing Documentary

Director: Skot Barnett
Executive Producer: Andy Jalfon
Thanks to JX Live

The rehearsals are done. The heats are behind them. Now it’s the National  Finals. Time to sing. Big. 

Getting to this stage is no easy feat. It takes dedication, innovation and  teamwork to get this far and to continue to impress the ever-scrutinising judges when they get their big moment on stage. 
 
Follow the journeys of students from Tawa College, Dilworth School and Wellington East Girls’ College, as they share their experiences and backgrounds before taking to the stage of The Big Sing to sing their hearts out, one last time.

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Samoan Director launches his documentary in 2019 Loading Docs line-up

A new documentary by first-time director Ali Cowley focuses on his love for his autistic son in helping him to bring his cartoon character to life. The documentary – Meet Munch Jr. – tells the story of 16-year-old Nikau, who doesn’t see anyone who is quite like him. He has a unique view of the world; he

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20th anniversary of PIPC Newtown Mafutaga Tagata Matutua Senior Exercise Group

The Mafutaga Tagata Matatua Senior Exercise Group in Newtown marked its 20th birthday in style with a reception in the Great Hall of Parliament buildings. Chairperson Lafulafu Vanila Ekenasio spoke to TP+ about the resilience of the group and the sense of occasion in coming to Parliament through the front door.

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AloFA: Secrets uncovered, lies exposed in epic Samoan family drama

Media Release Filet685 Productions Inc presents aloFA Written and Directed by Fiona Collins Having performed to great acclaim in Samoa the play that captures the beating heart of a Samoan family makes its Auckland premiere at Q theatre from 20-21 September and at the Māngere Arts Centre from 25-27 September. The Auckland run follows premiere

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Jaro Local, SWISS, Punialava’a to perform at Pasifika Challenge II this Saturday

Solomon Islands singer/songwriter Jarol Local, winner of the Best International Pacific Artist at the 2019 Pacific Music Awards, will headline the pre-game entertainment for the Kiwibank Pasifika Challenge II: Road To Japan double-header at Eden Park this Saturday. He will be joined by crowd favourites SWISS and Punialava’a, who will be performing between the Manu

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Pacific Youth Awards celebrate a future astronaut, a skincare entrepreneur, a Youtuber and a rising software developer

Every year a cohort of exceptional young Pacific people are celebrated for their work and leadership in the Pacific communities at the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards. This year 11 recipients were recognised by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, dignitaries, family and friends at Parliament last night. Eteroa Lafaele

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