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NZ Pacific News & Current Affairs show. Live broadcast in NZ every Saturday 09:30am on TVNZ1 and tpplus.co.nz. Made with support from NZ On Air.

Joined March 2009
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The Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board has been re-established by the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. tpplus.co.nz/news-politics/a…

Auckland councillor appointed to Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board - TP

The Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board has been re-established by the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour.

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The countdown has begun with less than ten days till the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kick off. Our very own Pasifika athletes will showcase their sporting prowess representing their respective countries and flags. tpplus.co.nz/entertainment/p…

Pasifika olympians set to make their mark in Paris - TP

Our very own Pasifika athletes will showcase their sporting prowess representing their respective countries and flags.

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The oral submission hearing into the Samoan Citizenship Bill’s first reading have wrapped up. Joining Marama T-Pole is the Bill’s sponsor Green MP Teanau Tuiono and academic and broadcaster Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai. tpplus.co.nz/news-politics/t…

Talanoa: Voices heard at citizenship hearing - TP

The oral submission hearing into the Samoan Citizenship Bill's first reading have wrapped up.

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As the only Pacifc team to fly in from outside of Aotearoa to compete at the World Choir games, Primanavia Fiji will be returning home with Gold 🇫🇯🏆 Primanavia took out first place in the Folklore and Indigenous Music with Choreography category. Vakanuinui vinaka 🥳
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Returning from a two-decade hiatus from the music scene are brothers Nainz and Viiz with their latest single Forever I am Yours. tpplus.co.nz/entertainment/a…

Adeaze releases new single, Forever I am Yours in collaboration with Matai - TP

Returning from a two-decade hiatus from the music scene are brothers Nainz and Viiz with their latest single Forever I am Yours.

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Filo Patumau, an 83-year-old Niuean woman, has been a regular at her local Mangere pools for 18 years in an effort to keep active. However, she says the water temperature has become too cold. “The pool is  not heated, the pool is too cold!” tpplus.co.nz/health-lifestyl…

Mangere swimming pool water too cold says 83-year-old - TP

A Mangere  resident is making waves about the local pool temperature.  

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As the countdown to the Touch Rugby World Cup in England draws near, the New Zealand Touch teams are preparing for what will be their biggest challenge yet. tpplus.co.nz/sport/nz-touch-…

NZ Touch teams gear up for World Cup showdown - TP

As the countdown to the Touch Rugby World Cup in England draws near, the New Zealand Touch teams are preparing for what will be their biggest challenge yet.

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When we think of climate change in the Pacific our minds might first go to islands like Tuvalu and Kiribati, which are at risk of disappearing into the sea. But here in Aotearoa, Pacific communities are also facing dangers from climate change events. tpplus.co.nz/community/maori…

Māori Activist sues major polluters, praises South Auckland community's Climate Action - TP

When we think of climate change in the Pacific our minds might first go to islands like Tuvalu and Kiribati, which are at risk of disappearing into the sea. But here in Aotearoa, Pacific communities...

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Tauranga company JNP Aviation sees a future of opportunity for Pasifika people across the aviation industry. tpplus.co.nz/business/skys-t…

Sky’s the limit for thriving regional Pasifika-Maori owned airport company - TP

Tauranga company JNP Aviation sees a future of opportunity for Pasifika people across the aviation industry. When aircrafts land at Tauranga airport, marshalling in the new arrivals is Caleb Kapua-...

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Ashley O’Connor-Palmer is proud of her Kiribati heritage and is proud of sharing her story and her work within the New Zealand Defence Force. tpplus.co.nz/community/i-kir…

I-Kiribati communications warfare specialist celebrates language and culture - TP

Ashley O’Connor-Palmer is proud of her Kiribati heritage and is proud of sharing her story and her work within the New Zealand Defence Force.

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Loasi Latu and her husband are relieved they are able to remain in New Zealand after the associate minister of immigration Chris Penk granted them a five-year temporary visa. tpplus.co.nz/community/tonga…

Tongan couple facing imminent deportation granted temporary visa - TP

A week after they were supposed to leave the country the associate immigration minister grants Tongan couple a lifeline

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Six projects have been announced as the successful recipients of funding in the first-ever Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Regional Media Fund that will create content for audiences across the Pacific and Aotearoa. tpplus.co.nz/community/pasif…

Pasifika projects announced for first ever Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Regional Media fund - TP

Six projects have been announced as the successful recipients of funding in the first-ever Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Regional Media Fund that will create content for audiences across the Pacific...

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South Auckland, home to the world’s largest concentration of Polynesian people across the Pacific, is set to host the Pacific Festival of Brass. tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/sout…

South Auckland hosts the Pacific Festival of Brass - TP

South Auckland, home to the world’s largest concentration of Polynesian people across the Pacific, is set to host the Pacific Festival of Brass.

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Defence Minister Judith Collins is in the Kingdom of Tonga to take part in the opening of a New Zealand-funded His Majesty’s Armed Forces Leadership Centre and to meet with counterparts. tpplus.co.nz/pacific-region/…

Defence Minister in Tonga for opening of armed forces leadership centre - TP

Defence Minister Judith Collins is in the Kingdom of Tonga to take part in the opening of a New Zealand-funded His Majesty’s Armed Forces Leadership Centre.

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We caught up with weightlifter/'professional croissant eater' David Liti as he is only just a few days away from representing New Zealand in his second Olympics campaign. #tagatapasifika #tpplus #davidliti #tonganweightlifter #olympics #weightlifting #newzealand #aotearoa #tonga
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New research has explored the attitudes and beliefs of whānau Pasifika in relation to the NZ education system, particularly their notions of success. tpplus.co.nz/education/new-r…

New research explores attitudes and beliefs of Pasifika towards NZ education system - TP

New research has explored the attitudes and beliefs of whānau Pasifika in relation to the NZ education system, particularly their notions of success.

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In time for Samoa’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence earlier this month, Artist Yuki Kihara unveiled the work she created for the 59th Venice Biennale in Samoa. tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/grou…

Groundbreaking exhibition returns to its Samoan roots - TP

In time for Samoa’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence earlier this month, Artist Yuki Kihara unveiled the work she created for the 59th Venice Biennale in Samoa

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"I don’t like to blow my own trumpet but Red, White and Brass made me so proud to be Tongan," - Tagata Pasifika Tongan reporter John Pulu gives his opinion on the Red, White and Brass: The Play. tpplus.co.nz/arts-music/opin…

OPINION: Red, White and Brass the play - in tune with live audience - TP

I don't like to blow my own trumpet but Red, White and Brass made me so proud to be Tongan.

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Pope Francis has appointed Father Mosese Vitolio Tui the new Archbishop of Samoa. Father Tui is the St Paul’s Parish Priest in Massey, West Auckland. tpplus.co.nz/pacific-region/…

Pope Francis appoints Auckland Parish Priest as new Archbishop of Samoa  - TP

Pope Francis has appointed Father Mosese Vitolio Tui the new Archbishop of Samoa. Father Tui is the St Paul’s Parish Priest in Massey, West Auckland.

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Auckland councillor and veteran Pacific politician Alf Filipaina is not ruling out a tilt at next year’s mayoralty. “At the moment for me, if there is a decision to be made well then I’ll be making it after I talk to my family and very close friends. " tpplus.co.nz/community/never…

‘Never say never’: Alf Filipaina won’t rule out running for Auckland mayoralty - TP

Auckland councillor and veteran Pacific politician Alf Filipaina is not ruling out a tilt at next year’s mayoralty.

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