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

Government petitioned to take a hard look at Child poverty when it announces its budget in two weeks

Child Poverty is a huge concern for Pacific families here in Aotearoa today so what’s the government doing about it? Not enough, according the organisers of a petition. Dr Jacinta Fa’alili-Fidow tells us why we must sign a petition to ask the Government to do more.

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Study reveals children suffer due to lack of father’s involvement

A new study’s revealed a father’s involvement in their child’s life will help reduce potential behavioral issues. The Pacific Islands Family Study looked at 1200 Pacific children in Auckland, and found nearly 30-percent had borderline behavioral problems. We have Nick Tuitasi who is the Pacific Engagement Adviser to Te Wananga O Aotearoa to discuss more.

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Capturing the milestone of 80 years of life for Te Kaha’s Tuvaluan son Phallo Haulangi.

It’s not every day you turn 80 and for Tuvaluan Phallo Haulangi it’s a milestone he celebrates at the local marae. He’s an integral part of the Te Kaha community on the east coast of the north island of Aotearoa. he’s a retired school teacher and an Anglican minister for the local parish.

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