Game of Bros Season 3
Māori and Pacific celebrities went head to head this week on the comedic Poly Survivor-style
show Game of Bros.
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Waikato Pacific Business Network
The Waikato Pacific Business Network launched in Hamilton this week, aiming to connect, share and
empower Pasifika businesses in the region.
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Pacific community celebrated in New Years Honours
A knighthood for a Pasifika stalwart of New Zealand Rugby. That was one of the highlights of this
week’s New Years Honours Investiture ceremonies in Auckland.
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New Counties-Manukau DHB Chair Vui Mark Gosche
Pacific health workers have welcomed the appointment of Vui Mark Gosche to lead the troubled
Counties-Manukau District Health Board.
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Strongman Eddie Williams
The strongest man in Australia is a Samoan from Manurewa. Strongman Eddie Williams holds the 2018 strongman title, but as Soana K-Aholelei found out, that is only one of his many talents.
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Funeral Director Luana Michael
Reporter Johnson Raela caught up with Luana Michael, a young Samoan funeral director. Luana loves her job, and in a field dominated by men, she wants to encourage other young Pacific women to join her.
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Pacific ANZAC Commemorations 2018
ANZAC Day commemorations took place this week, and for several of our communities, it was a chance to remember the sacrifices made on the field of battle.
Among those to take part were members of the Tongan community, acknowledging those who fought for the first time.
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Talanoa: Mortality rates are higher for Pacific children
TALANOA: Marama T-Pole talks to Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath, an expert in mental health, following some sobering findings from the Child & Youth mortality review committee.
The report found children living in the poorest areas are three times more likely to die in childhood or adolescence, and Maori and Pacific children and youth are more likely to die compared to others.
Where to get help:
– Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (24/7), Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7), text free to 234 (8am-midnight) or live chat (7pm-11pm)
– Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 (24/7; Kidsline Buddies available 4pm-9pm)
– Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 TAUTOKO / 0508 828 865 (24/7)
– What’s Up: 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 942 8787 (1pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-10pm weekends) or live chat (5pm-10pm)
– Healthline: 0800 611 116 (24/7)
– Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24/7)
– Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or text free to 4202 (24/7)
– Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
– If you feel you or someone you know is at immediate risk, call 111.
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Tokelau hopes to compete in next Commonwealth Games
Tokelau are one step closer to competing in the next Commonwealth Games. Leading the push is Tokelau’s first Olympic wrestler, Ilai Elekana Manu.
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Pacific Tech Summit 2018
The Kiwa Nuanua Pacific Tech Summit was held in Auckland this week, seeking to drive Pasifika engagement in the world of technology.
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