Funeral of Sione Lauaki; Heart Foundation appeal; New national President of Pacifica women’s group; Sam Lousi new Hurricanes Forward; Shoplifters take cornbeef from supermarket in Manukau; This week’s round up of Pacific News – presented by Indira Stewart Follow TAGATA PASIFIKA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tagatapasifikapage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tagpas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tagatapasifika/

Waka Ama enthusiasts gathered in Auckland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Portage crossing – an event which retraces the journey of Hoturoa and his Tainui canoe 800 years ago.

Joining us this week for our first Tagata Pasifika Talanoa for 2017 – is Minister for Pacific Peoples Alfred Ngaro. Hosted by Seinafolava Sanele Chadwick.

All Black Patrick Tuipulotu cleared of banned substance; Tongan tightening RSE scheme; Bad weather cancels Pasifika event in Wellington; Queen’s Honors List revealed; Tagata Pasifika is back on air for 2017 – SATURDAY 9AM, TV1. Check out the weekly roundup of Pacific News presented by Seinafolava Sanele Chadwick.