John Utanga catches up with the first MP of Cook Islands descent in the New Zealand, National Party List member Alfred Ngaro,

Tagata Pasifika was there in June at the USO Bike Ride Training Camp in Napier. Support the guys on their ride from Cape Reinga to Invercargill – 13 – 26 October 2012. Brothers united to improving the cycle of life for Pacific Islands and Maori People. http://www.afolattalofa.co.nz/uso-bike-ride-2012.html

Tonga’s heir to the throne Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala married his second cousin the Hon Sinaitakala Fakafanua which has caused a division among the royal family. The Queen mother and Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita (the grooms Aunt) did not attend the lavish celebration because they did not agree with close blood ties of this

The event is the culmination of an 18 month programme to promote a healthier lifestyle among pasifika people in the Waikato run by Kaute Pasifika with support from the DHB and local churches

Home Akl is the first major group exhibition of contemporary Pacific art developed by the Auckland Art Gallery. This exhibition celebrates Pacific artist retelling stories and ideas of home in both Auckland and in the Pacific Islands