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

“I hope I can repay the people for the love that they’ve given me.” – Former Miss Samoa Fuatino Moemoana Safa’atoa-Schwenke

Credited by fans for redefining what it means to be Miss Samoa, Moemoana’s influence has been wide reaching.  Moemoana Safa’atoa-Schwenke’s reign as Miss Samoa came to a close last month but she remains ‘Miss Pacific Islands’ until February next year. In winning both titles at the same time, she followed in her mother Maryjane’s footsteps […]

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From clippers to muscle: Kuki barber’s journey of confidence and bodybuilding

Flexing his skills in the barbershop and the gym is 23-year-old Vakaawi Reaiti.  The young barber is redefining the barbering experience through his garage-barbershop Kawza Cutz, a unique space where artistry and community intertwine. Located in the driveway of his Mt Roskill home, Kawza Cutz brings a fresh and welcoming vibe to the neighbourhood, where

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Sene Naoupu appointed as CEO for North Otago Football Rugby Union

 It’s a historical moment for the proud daughter of  the villages of Vaie’e Safata and Lotoso’a Saleimoa, who is the first ever Samoan and Pasifika female CEO of a New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Provincial Union. North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU) are proud to announce the appointment of Irish rugby legend Sene Naoupu (née Taiti-Fanene)

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University of Canterbury reaffirms partnership with National University of Samoa

Following the release of its third Pacific Strategy, the University of Canterbury is celebrating stronger ties with its Pacific neighbours. A delegation from University of Canterbury, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey visited Samoa this week. During the visit the team met with representatives from Secretariat Of The Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP),

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