Pacific people playing key roles in our film, television and theatre industries talk about their careers and insights.

Pacific people playing key roles in our film, television and theatre industries talk about their careers and insights.

Pacific people playing key roles in our film, television and theatre industries talk about their careers and insights.

Vaka Lemisio and Gabrielle Paringatai-Lemiso filmed seven Tokelauan families to highlight the importance of intergenerational transmission of language and cultural heritage.

In this week’s Talanoa With Tupe, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i talks with Dr Tokilupe Taumoepeau the Tongan trailblazing vascular surgeon – the first Pasifika vascular surgeon in Australasia and only woman vascular surgeon in New Zealand.

In this week’s ‘Talanoa with Tupe’ Hon Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban (DNZM) has an important message for women about Breast Cancer. Luamanuvao Dame Winifred Alexandra Laban DNZM QSO is a former New Zealand politician. She served as the Member of Parliament for the Mana electorate, representing the Labour Party, and was the Labour Party’s spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs and for interfaith dialogue. She is currently Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika) at Victoria University of Wellington. Both Luamanuvao and Tupe have been nominated for New Zealand’s 2020 Women of Influence Awards awards.

This week on ‘Talanoa with Tupe’, Tupe is sitting down with Pasifika candidates for Labour, National and the Green Party to find out about their respective journeys and their motivations for putting themselves forward. We also have a set of political questions that we will ask each of the candidates to answer for you to compare and make an informed decision.

About jaded swimming coach Jim Sadler and a spirited seven-year-old delinquent. The troubled Samoan boy is a potential champion, but the challenges of training him force the coach to confront his own failings in life: one as seemingly straightforward as the pool’s lane line.

Exploring the impacts climate change is having on our world, Subject to Change tells the personal stories of Pacific communities living on the frontline. It is a beautifully shot and moving exploration of how climate change is affecting the people whose lives are based around the ocean, that are now faced with rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ocean acidification.

Alex Tuaoi a New Zealand born Samoan was born and raised in Wainuiomata, Wellington NZ and has been passionate about art since he was a young boy. Alex is a self-taught artist who enjoys painting with acrylics painting wildlife especially lions, abstract, contemporary art & portraiture. Inspired by having the freedom to express himself through art. Alex remembers his teacher Mrs Clarke at Glendale Primary had asked him to draw pictures for their class storybook when he was about 9 years old, it was then that Alex discovered he wanted to pursue his passion for art and creativity. Alex has exhibited with the Art Krew in a few galleries in Wellington in 1999 – 2000 Step Up Gallery, Petone, Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt & Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua. Alex & wife Fayth relocated to Australia in 2005, Alex exhibited at a charity fundraiser for Equippers Church, Sydney in 2005 also in a couple of group exhibitions at the Circle Gallery, West End titled ‘People’ in 2011 and an Art Gallery Fundraiser held at Art Precinct in West End for his nephew who was heading to France in 2014 titled ‘Strength & Courage’. In 2017 & 2018 Alex has donated masterpieces to the Lighthouse Care Annual Fundraising Dinner event, a not-for-profit organisation which assists families in need with affordable weekly groceries. A lioness painting titled ‘Strong Powerful Woman’ ($600 sold via auction) and a lion painting titled ‘Dawn Beauty’ ($2,000 sold via auction).

A group of expatriates from the nation of Tuvalu returns home after 20 years to find their homeland facing irreversible tragedy due to rising sea levels caused by global warming.

Instructed to set out on a journey by his village chief, Flying Fox heads south to learn about his strengths as a man. During his journey, he meets two warring villages and attempts to mediate their differences. Flying Fox applies the lessons he learned on his journey when he returns to his home village to find trouble. Tongan language film with English subtitles.

A documentary about the energy and resilience of the Tokelauan people as they weave their customary-wisdom with modern eco-technologies to respond to climate change.

When calamity strikes a Samoan family, they must find their way before more tragedies befall this once loving, unified aiga.

An announcement by the Pacific Media Network Board Chairman Tiumalu Peter Fa'afiu and CEO Don Mann.

Alofa, a young Pasifika woman climbing the corporate ladder, constantly bumps up against unconscious bias in the workplace, and must find authentic ways of dealing with it. This prompts an internal struggle between the part of Alofa that was raised to be humble (faletua), and the part of her that descended from warriors (nafanua). Originally released as a web series.

The ancient rituals that are still practiced today when a Fijian Paramount Chief passes. The ancient 100 Nights ceremony in Nukubalavu July 2015, honoring the passing of Paramount Chief Tui na Savusavu (Ratu Suliano Naulu) and the coronation of his son (Ratu Golea Naulu) as the new chief.

Ded Laf is a new four part mini series from Wan Smolbag Theatre. Ded Laf tells the story of a family that have just lost their father, Malcom. Malcom worked hard his whole life and has a lot of money in his VNPF (superannuation) fund, but who will the money go to? His widow Rachel? or his two sons from his first marriage, Morris and Jack? and what will happen to Pascalle? (Malcom and Rachel's daughter), Pascalle doesn't have a job and she's not married, but Pascalle has talent as a runner, she want's to follow her dream but there are too many problems happening in her family.... watch all the episodes to find out what happens!

Ded Laf is a new four part mini series from Wan Smolbag Theatre. Ded Laf tells the story of a family that have just lost their father, Malcom. Malcom worked hard his whole life and has a lot of money in his VNPF (superannuation) fund, but who will the money go to? His widow Rachel? or his two sons from his first marriage, Morris and Jack? and what will happen to Pascalle? (Malcom and Rachel's daughter), Pascalle doesn't have a job and she's not married, but Pascalle has talent as a runner, she want's to follow her dream but there are too many problems happening in her family.... watch all the episodes to find out what happens!

Ded Laf is a new four part mini series from Wan Smolbag Theatre. Ded Laf tells the story of a family that have just lost their father, Malcom. Malcom worked hard his whole life and has a lot of money in his VNPF (superannuation) fund, but who will the money go to? His widow Rachel? or his two sons from his first marriage, Morris and Jack? and what will happen to Pascalle? (Malcom and Rachel's daughter), Pascalle doesn't have a job and she's not married, but Pascalle has talent as a runner, she want's to follow her dream but there are too many problems happening in her family.... watch all the episodes to find out what happens!

Stella Muller is a dreamer and believer in the power of humanity and our untapped potential. Outside of Family and community, Stella is the CEO of the South Auckland-based Creative Agency, Bright Sunday, who played a huge role in communicating information to Pasifika communities during the 2020 COVID lockdowns.

A tribute to one of the most resourceful, creative and kind people I know... Tula Ram in Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. His triple-cab Mazda Titan is the only one of its kind in Fiji, and perhaps the only one in the world.

Today's interviews include: Siniva Foua performing "Toku Fiafia"; Tanya Muagututi'a - Special Recognition Award Recipient, Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2020; Sue Pirrit and Tutuila Lefeau Lio Sauvao Va'auli - Pacific Heartbeat Team, Heart Foundation; Reina Va'ai - Lawyer and Author.

In this week’s Talanoa with Tupe, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i chats with Porirua local Elyjana Roach, a rising star in the architectural world, currently studying a Masters of Architecture and Urban Design at Harvard.

EVERYTHING IS F#@KED! That’s why our mental health is more important than ever. Except mental health is f#@ked too… Mental Health Change Maker, Jimi Hunt, joins us on the podcast to talk about his new book, INSIDE OUT. For too long now, we’ve accepted there are only two states of mental health: mentally well or mentally ill. In this book, Jimi Hunt introduces a new paradigm. He explains how we ALL sit somewhere on the Mental Fitness Continuum and how it’s our job to move ourselves up it. Follow Jimi and check out his book via www.jimihunt.com,

Bula vinaka! Come to the parade! Here's an experience of the world-renowned Fiji Police Marching Band as they boogie down the main street of Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu. Yes, these are police. And they dance in the streets in Fiji.

Today's interviews include: Mataliki Preschool - Tokelau Language Week Special Performance; Queen Shirle - Pathways to Performing Arts; Sulu Danielle Joshua - Fale Niu A.U.T. Pacific Association; Performance by Mal & Diggy Dupé.

In this week’s ‘Talanoa With Tupe’, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i chats with Wainuiomata author and educator Dahlia Malaeulu about the importance of representation in literature and education, her journey in her Gagana Samoa and her latest project and book release ‘Teine Samoa’.

Peter Elbourne worked for Air New Zealand as an Aircraft Engineer for 18 years and did everything from building, maintaining and selling aircraft. Wearing many different hats allowed Peter to understand human behaviour more intimately and how to develop more meaningful connections and be able to work with people better. This would prove crucial during covid when Peter willingly handed in his resignation to save jobs for others. Peter likes to say, "Instead of thinking outside the box, I get rid of the box and re-define the limits."

Today's interviews include: Rob Fa'ata - Stakeholder Relationship Advisor, Auckland Transport; Craig Fasi - Pollywood Pasifika 182020; Alicia Wright - NZ Chief Electoral Officer; Alexandra Siu, Andre Matthews, and Mark Cowan - Odyssey Youth.

In this week’s ‘Talanoa With Tupe’, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i chats with Mary Soonaoso Tiumalu who works in the Beehive as a Private Secretary, she is the co-founder of the Samoan Professional Women’s Collective, ‘Taemā ma Tilafaigā’, a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Youth Award and a fashion designer for Fou Custom made.

Magazine style show shares stories about the Pacific, for the Pacific, with a focus on sustainable development challenges and solutions. It covers important topics ranging from climate change adaptation, health and youth employment to innovation in agriculture, fisheries management and the protection of our unique island cultural heritage. The Pacific Way derived its name from a phrase coined by a Fijian statesman, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara.

Today's interviews include: Junior Taufilo Iupeli - Tuvalu Aviation Student; Kelepi Abariga - Media Producer for Talanoa Pasifik, Dubai; Leao Tildsley - New Conservative, Kelston Electorate; Paul Dalton - Chief Executive, Surf Life Saving New Zealand

In this week’s Talanoa with Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i we speak with the chairman of the Fiso Investment Group Fiso John Fiso. (ONZM), one of the pre-eminent Pacific entrepreneurs in New Zealand and a long time advocate for improving outcomes for Pasifika. John has extensive governance and management experience in education, health and economic development sectors. He has served as chairman of the Independent Tertiary Education Providers of NZ (ITENZ) and on the boards of Pacific Co-operation Foundation, Ako Aotearoa, Volleyball NZ, and the Pacific Business Trust. John was awarded the NZ Order of Merit for services to sport, education and the Pasifika community and was named Wellingtonian of the Year for services to education in 2016.

Aaron Henare is a New Zealand professional wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name Toa Henare. Recently, Aaron came back to Aotearoa to head up Warrior Wrestling Academy, The New Age of Wrestling in New Zealand. Follow the story of Aaron as he takes us back to the frustrated kid in School that new he was destined for more than his teachers told him and now is about to run his first Warrior Wrestling event right here in NZ! Follow warriorwrestling.co.nz to learn more and follow the journey.

Today's interviews include: Johnnie Timu - World Homeless Day 2020; Te Mana Performing Arts - Fiji Language Week Special Performance; Alex Hawea and Anna Edwards - Amotai; Professor Steven Ratuva - Director, Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury

Alofa Dawn Latafale Auva’a, better known as Latafale Auva’a is a Samoan-New Zealand beauty pageant titleholder. She is the first woman to hold four Pacific regional titles by winning Miss Samoa New Zealand 2014, Miss Samoa 2014, Miss Pacific Islands 2014 and Miss World Samoa 2015. She’s a trained lawyer, and now a foreign policy officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

John Pulu graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Television from AUT University and joined the Tagata Pasifika team in 2010. While still at high school John was inspired to become a journalist through work experience on Tagata Pasifika. John has always been interested in Pacific issues and saw there was a lack of Pacific people working in the industry. “I am very honoured to represent Pasifika people and share our stories”. John is from the Kingdom of Tonga, Kolomotu‘a, Tongatapu and Holopeka, Ha‘apai with ties to Lau in the Fiji Islands.

Beauty, song and the Garden of Eden in this second film in the series from Vanua Levu — a very magical and musical short about Setareki the farmer and his family at the Naqaqa farm, near Nandala Bay and at the foot of Mt. Serenitoba on the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji. They grow Taro, Casava, and vegetables — and they sing. Like angels.

Today's interviews include: talanoa hosted by 531pi presenter, Agnes Tupou, and PMN Election Reporter, Susana Guttenbeil, with special guests, Richard Pamatatau, AUT Lecturer and political commentator, along with Luella Linaker, who ran as an independent candidate for Manurewa; Tekaukau Ngati ad Sela Tutavake - Tempt Clothing Pasifika Fashion Show.

In this week’s Talanoa with Tupe, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i we speak wIth Utufa’asisili Rosemary Mose, Chief Advisor Pasifika, New Zealand Qualification Authority. Utufaasisili was recognised by the Government Women’s Network this year as one of the nine Wāhine Whetū, rising women stars in the public sector. She is responsible for leading the Pacific Strategic Action Plan, and has been acknowledged by her colleagues for her educational leadership.

Interviews include: Dominic Ona-Ariki; Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party candidate for Mana electorate; Alicia Wright - Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral Commission; and Elliot Ikilei - Deputy Leader, New Conservative Party

Today's interviews include: Courtney Sina Meredith - Director, Tautahi Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust; Pesio Ah-Honi - Director Pacific Services, Mapu Maia, Problem Gambling Foundation of N.Z.; Oscar Kightley - Pacific Brothers; Penina Schmidt & Fealuanimalele Mataafa - MSL Training, Police Prep Programme

Today's interviews include: Hon. Poto Williams - Associate Minister for Social Development; Tagaloa Taima Fagaloa - Vaka Tautua Regional Manager, Central & Southern; Mary Moeono-Kolio - Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa

Today's interviews include: Mele Tapueluelu, Mele Ta'e'iloa & Josh Mitikulena - Do Good Feel Good; Ina Tekeu - Cook Island Radio Ivanui; Apii McKinley - Finance Assist NZ; Peter Cordtz - Assistant Retirement Commissioner, Commission for Financial Capability.

Today's interviews include: Mia Kami - Tongan singer/songwriter; Tauanu'u Nick Bakulich - Funeral Director; Helena Fuluifaga Chan Foung - Youth vote advocate; Hironui Johnston - Advisor to the Minster of Tourism, French Polynesia

Today's interviews include: Samson Setu and Manase Latu - Rising Pasifika Opera Stars; Rachel Petero - Founder and CEO, RISE2025 Global; Selina Tusitala Marsh - Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award winner.

Today's interviews include: Dr Linita Manu'atu - Tongan Language Week 2020; Tanea Heke, Brett Taefu, and Fe'ao Katoa - Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Māori and Pasifika information evening; Joseph Fa'afiu - Founder Storytellers NZ, high school public speaking competition.

Today's interviews include: Nanai Viellani Peteru and Luaaipouomolo Puni Peteru - Punialava'a; Emani Lui - Founder, MakaNet.

We feature a Royal visit to the Kingdom of Tonga in 1954 and Plebiscite Day, Western Samoa, 1961. The official film of the Royal Visit to Queen Salote's Kingdom, made for the Tongan Government.