The Bachelorette Japan contestant: Jayden Toa-Maxwell
Kuki Airani rugby player Jayden Toa-Maxwell (Mauke/Atiu heritage) has been living in Tokyo for the last 8 or 9 years and this year he was asked to compete on The Bachelorette Japan Season 2.
He chats to us here about his upbringing, how he got the opportunity to be on the show, what his ideal life partner would be like, looking for love and much more.
The Bachelorette Japan Season 2 is currently playing on TV in Japan.
We'll keep you updated on how Jayden does as his journey progresses or you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
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Interviewer - Brianna Fruean
Editor - Sefa Taouma
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Public Interest Journalism Funded by NZ on Air
Abuse in NZ Care - The witness testimony of Lusi Faiva
"Being in care was like a slap in my face. There was no freedom of choice in entering care. I was lost in care. There was no acceptance, brief or trust from others that I needed freedom. Freedom is acceptance of who I am as an individual.
I think that the concept of institutions are not set up to care and look after the disabled people because it is built on a system that dehumanise disabled people and I think that hasn't changed much for how the current state care works. Care was about medication, changing showering and other very clinical procedures that doesn't take into account of the very individual needs such as human connection and affection." - Lusi Faiva
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is currently holding the Disability, Deaf and Mental Health institutional care hearing - this hearing has focused on the lived experiences of survivors who are disabled, deaf or were placed in psychiatric institutions.…more
Humans of the Islands - Eric Blanc
Eric Blanc
Creative
Samoan
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You recently had your designs featured in Vogue Italia – can you tell us how that opportunity came about?
VOGUE ITALIA was a dream come true, I remember having a meeting with Angela and I said to her “My ultimate dream is to one day be on VOGUE”, and she also had the same goal.
She proposed to me a concept shoot and I instantly fell in love with it and we started working to make it happen immediately.
The image that made it to VOGUE was a team effort.…more
Not Another Talanoa! podcast | Episode 4
After a brief hiatus, the Not Another Talanoa podcast is back! We're joined this time by Cook Islands musician and Maz's own friend, Sam V.
If you were a kid of the early to mid 2010s, you'll definitely know him - not long after uploading YouTube covers at 9-years-old, he signed with a major label. Fast forward to now, Sam's gone independent. How has he managed to remain relevant after all this time?
0:00 We’re in Rarotonga!
3:03 Quick fire questions
7:38 Using AutoTune
10:18 Collapsing on morning television
12:00 Growing up in NZ music industry
21:26 Hosting a radio show?
21:42 Young and slept on
25:30 Coming soon for our guy
27:10 R Kelly’s 30-year jail sentence
31:47 Being Jack Harlow’s twin
37:12 The Boy Is Mine
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Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens.…more
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: First day in All Blacks Camp
Follow Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on his first day in All Blacks camp as he reveals what made him switch codes to rugby union.
Pacific News Headlines: 14th July 2022
Watch a wrap-up of your week in news from across the Islands, in under a minute.
Yet another fatal stabbing crime claims a young Pacific life in Australia.
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Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
I-Kiribati athlete Lataisi Mwea talks journey to Tokyo Olympics
Mwea was one from a handful of deserving athletes from the Pacific to head to the Tokyo 2020 games.
He is a track and field competitor with a bright future ahead of him.
#MicronesianExcellence 🏆
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Video credit: ONOC
Kiribati Dance Break
Step away from the desk and have a boogie break!
The Pacific Community have created a series of videos showcasing varying Pacific Island dance styles.
In honour of Kiribati Language Week - Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - get up and moving with this Coco crowd.
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Credit: Pacific Community
Kiribati Pride 2022 - BIMBA Makete Day Highlights
A highlight reel of the Kiribati Pride Month event held this year by BIMBA Kiribati.
Members from the LGBTQIA+ community were invited to celebrate their pursuit for education, employment and entrepreneurship.
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Video credit: BIMBA