The People & Moments that made us 'Proud Nesians' in 2016
Before we step into 2017 lets take a look back at the people and moments that have made us 'Proud Nesians' in 2016
In no particular order:
Pita Taufatofua - Tongan Flag Bearer at the Rio Olympics
Um Yeeeeeees Pleeeeeease Pita!
Kings single 'Don't Worry Bout It' beats Lordes 'Royals' record for longest number of consecutive weeks at Number 1!
We caught up with Kingdon Chaplle-Wilson earlier in the year here
Steven Adams signs $140 million contract extension with the OKC Thunder
This makes him the highest paid NZ athlete
So much love for Moana this week in particular as it opened to the public in New Zealand and Australia. I don't know anyone who has seen it who hasn't felt emotional or proud at the way we've been portrayed as Polynesians.
For those who still aren't fans of the way Maui looks - have a read of this article here
Joseph Parker beats Andy Ruiz to take the WBO Heavyweight Title making him the first NZ born fighter and the first Samoan to win a World Heavyweight Boxing title.
We got exclusive media access to Joe at his training camp in Vegas as he prepared to take on Ruiz.
Parris slayed in a blue Mu'umu'u representing to the fullest on the MTV Music Awards red carpet
She was up for 'Best Choreography' awards for her work on 4 of Justin Biebers Purpose: The Movement music videos at the MTV awards. She went on to win 'Video of the Year' at the American Music Awards for 'Sorry' which she directed, choreographed and danced in!
The Rock completely owning 2016
Sexiest Man Alive
Movie Person of the Year
Forbes Highest Paid Actor
Designed his own shoe for Under Armour, released his own alarm clock app, launched his own YouTube channel in between voicing Maui for Moana, shooting Jumanji, Baywatch, Fast Furious 8 & Ballers, made a record-breaking appearance at Wrestlemania as well as promo's and charity work, Rock The Troops - do we need to go on?
Yeah, we'd be smiling too!
AARADHNA empowering brown girls everywhere with her 'Brown Girl' anthem, calling out Racism in NZ and turning the VNZMAs on its head by re-awarding the Best Urban/Hip Hop Album to SWIDT
Also, hello! How gorgeous does she look?! I know right?
Maria Tutaia & Israel Folau getting engaged!
Awwwww! Hottest Couple - someone sign Izzy to the Blues please!
Fiji Sevens team win GOLD in Rio!
And just before the year is out ....
Valerie Adams is made a Dame for services to athletics in New Years Honours list making her the youngest Dame in New Zealand's history!
We look forward to seeing you in 2017!
HAPPY NEW YEAR from the CoconetTV Crew ...