Documentary about Pasifika families living in inner-city Auckland
by Mariner Fagaiava-Muller
‘Still Here’ is a tear-jerking insight into the once-bustling Pacific population of Central Auckland. The four-part documentary, released on Sunday, is about families who never bowed to gentrification and immigration pressures.
Mariner Fagaiava-Muller speaks with Litia Tiaburelevu and Torisse Laulu, the director and producer of Still Here.
Litia, what brought on the idea of the series?
When I was at law school in 2017, I did an assignment about racism and housing.
A big area of my research ended up being how Pacific families in the central suburbs [of Auckland] were pushed out of the area.
The legal factors but also the social factors - like racism, housing, urban development, landlords, real estate agents.
How all of that led to the exodus of Pacific families from central.
After I wrote that, I was really inspired and kind of very energised and thought all of these stories and history deserved something more than a university assignment.
Torisse, how did you get on board?
I was super keen to be a part of the project.…more
Coco Sports Talk ft the most capped Wallaroo: Liz Patu + Pasifika women in Oz & USA rugby
Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of all kinds, and the trials and tribulations of the talented athletes from all sectors of our community. This episode we meet a few of the Pasifika women playing in the Pac4 Series as a build up to the Rugby World Cup in October here in New Zealand.
We talk to the most capped Wallaroo Liz Patu about her historic achievement & the journey to get there plus some of the younger Pasifika Wallaroos girls.…more
Pacific News Headlines: 6th July 2022
Watch a wrap-up of your week in news from across the Islands, in under a minute.
It's election time in Papua New Guinea, as voters head to the polls.
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Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
'Taste of Samoa' Vailima beer to now be made in Fiji
by Mariner Fagaiava-Muller
The iconic Samoan brewery which opened in 1978, will close its doors and relocate to Fiji in October.
In a statement to TheCoconetTV, Vailima’s Suva-based parent company Paradise Beverages said it explored every avenue to retain operation in Samoa but none were commercially viable.
“We want to keep the Vailima brand alive by moving production to Fiji using the same traditional methods and ingredients,” the statement read.
“We want to stress that if a viable local option presents itself to be able to produce on island, we are open to the approach.”
“In fact, that is our preference.”
It’s expected up to 50 jobs will be affected.
Workers will have the option to apply for other roles or take voluntary redundancy.
Currently, Vailima is manufactured by Samoa Breweries, a subsidiary of Paradise Beverages - which also owns Fiji Bitter, Fiji Gold, Vonu Pure Lager, Fiji Premium and Ratu and Bati rum.
Coca-Cola Amatil owns a near 90% stake in Paradise Beverages.
The Vailima brand and heritage will continue to live on, Paradise Beverages said.…more
What Do the Pacific Island Countries Think About China?
Shannon Tiezzi from The Diplomat Magazine is joined on this webinar by freelance journalist Lice Movono, Australian National University lecturer Henry Ivarature and Georgetown University lecturer Patrick O'Brien.
They talk about the leaked security pact between the Solomon Islands and China...
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Credit: The Diplomat
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower | Rose Matafeo Full interview
"We look and everyone thinks that we are Middle Eastern because they don't know what a Samoan is... and they're like 'Simmowah, Simmowah, you're from Simmowah'" - Comedian and actress Rose Matafeo on making it as a Polynesian in the UK.
In this episode of Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower, Rose Matafeo joins fellow Samoan comedian James Nokise, to talk about anxiety, interrupted careers plans and the difficult of finding a good therapist.
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Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower is a podcast series where depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space, for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.
Different dialects of Solomon Islands languages
From July 3 to 9 this year marks Solomon Islands Language Week!
Did you know, including Pijin, there are over 80 varying languages spoken in the archipelago?
In the above video are just some of the dialects spoken in the Solomons - a wealth of culture and tradition wrapped into these centuries' old languages.
This year's theme is "Sharem gudfala nolej - Pass on the right knowledge."
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Credit: ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language
Jai Opetaia - IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World
"He's been a great fighter for a long time, but I'm the new generation of greatness coming through" - Jai Opetaia with a prophetic statement in a pre-fight interview leading up to the fight against Mairis Briedis.
On the 2nd of July 2022, the Samoan boxer went on to win a stunning upset victory over Latvian Mairis Briedis on the Gold Coast claiming both the IBF and Ring magazine cruiserweight titles.
Check out the championship round highlights of the fight below -
Fast & Furious 10: Jason Momoa's Personal 1961 Land Rover Tour!
#ICYMI Jason Momoa has joined the Fast and Furious cast and has confirmed he'll be playing a villain.
While talking to Entertainment Tonight about his upcoming projects, Momoa confirmed his role on Fast 10, stating, “It's fun, I get to play the bad guy, which I haven't gotten to do for a while. Now, I get to be the bad boy. A very flamboyant bad boy. A little panache!"
In the video above he shows Tyrese Gibson through his own cars and takes him for a ride.
The Fast Family Youtube page has shared a few of the behind the scenes moments with some of the cast and cars - check them out here
Volkanovski vs Holloway 3 - Evolve or Get Left Behind | UFC 276 Fight Preview
Preview the much anticipated featherweight trilogy title fight between reigning UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski and former champ Max Holloway (Hawaiian/Samoan).