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.

This is a very human and moving story, probing the dilemma of the Tokelau Islanders - New Zealand citizens who make a bare living on their tiny coral islands.

A documentary about the six Tongan schoolboys who were marooned on the island of ‘Ata in Tonga in 1965.

What happens when we dare to dream? Sometimes our dreams come true but more often then not our dreams get crushed leaving waking from a nightmare and realising we are still awake! Pretty scary stuff - so why dream? Because that's our responsibility as Humans - to dream about what could be and fuse that together with what is. This podcast features my good mate Cam Kilgour who always dreams big and in doing so inspires others to do the same. This is the story about his journey so far, coming up the ranks of the Blues rugby management team to helping lead the Cook Island Rugby team on a historic journey to face Fiji on a one-off game to be part of the Rugby World Cup. As you will learn on Cam's journey, dreams never stop and if you can be brave enough to keep dreaming - they might just come true.

In a time where we can delete, mute, block and unfollow, there is bravery that comes from posting your real throughs online, sharing the real version of who you are even when your fear sensors are wanting you to delete your post. In their weeks episode of Please Blow My Mind, Sione Faumuinā joins us to explore the idea of being accountable for what you say online and how you have to back yourself when it comes to being truthful and honest. Sione takes us on a journey through life after the NRL and what it's really like to be asked a question and being empowered to answer, honestly.

Tony Laulu is on a voyage to raise awareness of social media addiction and making sure it doesn't become an intergenerational issue.

What is a healthy life? Pills, Yoga, Phycadelics? It seems that life keeps us guessing when it comes to what is good for us. In this episode, we get our minds blown by Huw Jones, Te Omeka Morehu and Gareth Edwards for a slow and deep conversation about the wellness that starts within.

The first-ever Pacific-owned/operated professional rugby club will start in America’s Major League Rugby competition next year. Kanaloa Hawaii Rugby will be based in Hawaii and it's backers include former All Blacks Anthony Tuitavake, Ben Atiga, John Afoa, Jerome Kaino and Joe Rokocoko. This is a very special episode of the podcast featuring Club Co-Founder and CEO Tracy Atiga, the first Polynesian woman CEO in professional rugby.

Amazing to share this live podcast episode featuring the Māori and Pasifika Business Navigators who are unscripted, unleashed and in control of what we say, do and want. Massive shoutout to Stanley Henry, Pita Pirihi & Kristin Harper from The Nesian Network for bringing our talent together and guiding us all - forward!

Sandy Harman is a Pasifika funding expert. In this podcast we talk about taking your big idea and bringing it to life but we also dive deep into life itself and why understanding your journey in life is crucial to understanding your big idea!

Isaac John is a Kiwi Cook Islander from Tokoroa and the founder of YKTR, a clothing business at its core, run out of Sydney. In this podcast, we have a deep conversation about his life after the NRL into business with a few tips and tricks for turning your dream into a reality. Hint - it takes heaps of work!

Vika To'oala has lived an adventurous life full of variety, sadness and joy. From witnessing the gangster street life during his time at High School in America to working as a Roading Construction Worker back here in Aotearoa and now being a pivotal foundational member in staring a Pacific Island television channel called Oriana TV. In this podcast, Vika opens us and shares what it's like to be part of a tv platform start-up as well as sharing the learnings that you gain when you open yourself up to the challenges life brings your way.

Andre King is one of those people in life who is a doer. From being a private investigator to becoming standup comedian - it's fair to say that no dream is too big for Andre King. In this episode, we go deep into what it means to 'get up' even if life keeps 'knocking you down'. Prepare to be inspired, scared, motivated and slightly nervous because you're about to board the Andre King experience!

Astley Nathan speaks for a living - entertaining 100's of thousands of people every day via Flava radio show. You can imagine this interview being about his pathway into radio as well tips and tricks for getting into radio - and partly this podcast is about that - but it's also about the stuff Astley doesn't say - the stuff on the inside. Astley recently completed a 60-day digital detox and dives deep into his regular practices that include meditation, breathing and gratitude journaling. In this podcast, we go way back in search of the spark that Astley has managed to turn into the drive he uses to navigate forward in life. This is a podcast about asking for what you want, working hard for what you deserve and just getting out there and having a good go. Enjoy the audio experience of Pease Blow My Mind. To see the video version on the TV - tune in to Oriana TV - every Sunday night to see me blow my mind with amazing guests as we attempt to have the deepest conversation in New Zealand. Let’s get into this week’s podcast with Astley Nathan - thank you all for blowing my mind!

You’ve probably seen the funny, happy-go-lucky side of Sela Alo. The side that during these pandemic times, have provided the micro-breaks necessary to make it through a tough day. You won’t see much of that Sela in this podcast. In this episode we meet the man behind the smile. We go deep into surviving COVID, living on to celebrate the honour of his very good friend who is not with us anymore and making sense of our new word in real time.

Danny Aumua shares with us his creative mind as we learn from him what he does in order to get inspiration for his creations. Allowing his vision and storytelling abilities to be put on to the screens for others to see.

Jon Renes is a navigator for our youth of tomorrow. A guiding light as I like to think for when the path ahead gets dark or blurry. In this episode, Jon shares a bit of his story and his role with I Have a Dream Charitable Trust: Helping children to succeed.

Today we're in the Cook Islands in 1960. The film shows the Cook Islands way of life, agriculture and recreation, homes and schools. It deals frankly wit the problems arising from the impact of modern ways on the ancient Polynesian culture.

Today's interviews include: Johnnie Timu, Kramer Hoeflich, Veisinia Maka, Natasha Penn - Pacific Future Makers Fund; Fuatino Sofara - Yr 13 Student Bishop Viard; Aaron Hendry - Lifewise and Manaaki Rangatahi; Dr Anae Neru Leavasa - Labour Party Candidate, Takanini Electorate; Cora-Allan Wickliffe - Hiapo artist

Tupe Solomon-Tanoa'i is a producer, former diplomat, and a leader in the philanthropic sector and now hosts a new talk show “Talanoa with Tupe” on Pacific television on Oriana TV. Tupe is shining a spotlight on Pasifika success, revealing the characteristics that have enabled high-flyers to excel. In this episode of Please Blow My Mind, we meet the Tupe behind the camera and have deep conversation about daring to dream, following your dreams and living your dream.

Akerei was raised in Otara - the innovation capital of the world! Armed with street smarts, Akerei served for 12 years in the NZ Police as a ranking Senior Sergeant holding various roles including intelligence, investigations, crime prevention, emergency response, family violence, sex trafficking and capacity building training around NZ and the Pacific Islands. Today Akerei is passionate about prevention advocacy roles and innovations for positive social outcomes. Follow Akerei via his website akthomsonltd.com

Overview of how the Fijian people (the "vanua") pass on knowledge and customs through lullaby, music and dance (make). Featuring Professor Rosiana Lagi (University of the South Pacific). Cakaudrove Province, Island of Vanua Levu, Fiji.

Includes short films: 'Songs in the Key of Rugby' - Rugby is a way of life in Fiji, with deep meaning and spiritual significance. It is an expression of the passion and vitality of Fijian males and although their country has one of the worlds smallest populations, they have become a dominating force in the sport. (Perhaps because their warrior heritage is quite recent!) This short film made on the island of Vanua Levu explores how the player's fundamental connection to their village brings a level of heart to the game that is unmatched in western society. At the film's end, Dramea says "it's all about family." As it is everywhere in Fiji. 'How Singing the Gospel Changed Fiji' - In only the last 100-150 years, Fijian people have come from a warrior culture to being renowned as one of the most loving and heartfelt people on our planet. One of the prime movers in this rapid change was their adoption of the Gospel of Christ as a guide to follow a path of peace. Singing is how Fijians express these feelings most eloquently. Every Sunday, most Fijians are called to church with the lali (drum) and that quiet rhythm is an invitation for you to come along with us for 9 minutes of gospel wisdom. These are the people of Vivili village on the island of Vanua Levu. 'Vivili Kids Sing After Church' - After church we went to Lily's house for lunch and the kids serenaded me with more song and dance. If only children in the West had this sort of playfulness and joy, especially after sitting two hours in church! It is the dream of how we know children can be. This is a companion piece to "How Singing the Gospel Changed Fiji".

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.

Today's interviews include: Brian Sagala - Beginner Guitarist; Serena Curtis-Lemuelu - GM Pacific & Programme Delivery, Ministry of Social Development; Mesepa Edwards - Eco Creators; Maria Bernard & Alexandria Nicholas - PHB Nutrition Training Facilitators, Heart Foundation.

Today's interviews include: Adrian Orr - Governor of The Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Terisa Ngobi - Labour Party Candidate for Otaki; Alami Sioni & Meliele Kaveinga - Tuvalu authors

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.