David Tua's Best Knockouts
Check out this awesome tribute to David 'The Tuaminator' Tua!
With an awesome career spanning over 20 years, 43 out of 52 wins by Knockout and a devastating left-hook, it's easy to see how this powerhouse became a household name!
Here's just a few of his heaviest hits, and how he became O for Owesome!
In September 2019 he was announced as a National Boxing Hall of Fame inductee for 2020 and on January the 8th 2022 he was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame - Class of 2022
On Sunday 24th April To'aletai David Tua will be officially inducted into the National Boxing Hall of Fame alongside the 2021 and 2022 classes in Los Angeles. Due to Covid the 2020 and 2021 classes did not hold ceremonies.
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Check out fellow Samoan Alesana Tuilagi - the Samoan Bulldozer!
"Represent and Perpetuate!"
Check out this recent Hawaiian University graduate rockin' his malo at Graduation!
When Kalā Kaawa graduated with his 2 bachelors degrees from the School of Hawaiian Studies, he was unsure of how people would react to him wearing the malo (traditional Hawaiian loincloth). But when he stepped out of his grad gown, he recieved a standing ovation, and they kept cheering as he made his way back to his seat.
Kaawa said he wanted to use the garment to remind people "not to be ashamed of your culture, whether you are Hawaiian, Maori, Samoan, Tongan, etc." and to "know your roots, represent and perpetuate! Not just for yourself, but for your family, your ancestors and the future generations of your culture."
Check out the full story here
Aaradhna at The Apollo Music Café (Apollo Theatre)
Aaradhna (Indian/Samoan) makes History, being the first Polynesian solo artist to headline at the Apollo Music Café (Apollo Theatre) in Harlem, New York (U.S.A).
Girlfriend made her musical debut in 2004 as a featured singer on the single Getting Stronger (with Adeaze), which peaked at number one on the NZ Singles Chart. Aaradhna's latest album 'Treble & Reverb' received several nominations at the 2013 New Zealand Music Awards and won the award for 'Album of the Year'.
As the first lady of 'Dawn Raid', Aaradhna is now set to make history as she will be the first Poly solo artist to represent at the Apollo Music Café.…more
Niuean Reverend Tom Etuata receives New Year's Honour
Reverend Tom Etuata, who has been involved with Pacific communities in Wellington since 1968, has received the Queen's Service Medal in the 2015 New Year's honours list.
"If we are not doing anything about our culture and our language the language can be extinct if we are not careful. You know, my generation will pass on and the new generation will here in New Zealand would have difficulty in speaking their mother tongue."
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Learn more about the 'Rock' island - Niue
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson singing Christmas Carols
Happy Holidays Coconets,
Kelly and Michael challenge Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to a Christmas Karaoke contest.
Sol3 Mio Proposal
Check out one third of the Sol3 Mio boys Pene and his proposal to his girlfriend (now fiance) Amina at their Christmas in the Vines concert last week!
Raggamuffin 2014
Check out a few snaps at the 2014 Raggmuffin featuring a line-up of local & international artists
Aaradhna
Etana The Strong One
Malcolm Lakatani
Che Fu
Lapi Mariner
Sammy J
P-Money
Cypress Hill
Fiji
Ice Cube
UB40
Snaps by: Penina Joy
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Make sure to check out more musicians in Poly Songbook
Pacific Vaka Voyagers land in Aotearoa - Marumaru Atua
Check out the highlights from the historical landing of the Pacific vaka in Okahu Bay on Sunday 7th December!
Following the traditional navigating systems of our ancestors, six voyaging waka from around the Pacific made their way onto Auckland's Ōkahu Bay in a celebration of Pacific unity and environmental issues. A day full of yummy food and sharing our Pacific heritage with family and friends, these vaka warriors deserve a well-earned rest after spending 3 months on the sea!
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Check out more on our vaka voyaging heritage!
See more of the history of our ancestors and their voyaging feats on our interactive timeline!
Pasefika Aotearoa Cup
Polynesian women of all ages were out in force last weekend for the inaugural Pasifika Aotearoa Rugby 7s cup showing the guys a thing or two with their rugby skills.
The tournament held 66 games throughout the day with Auckland representative teams for Samoa, Tonga, Fiji & the Cook Islands amongst the 27 teams competing.
A few well known Black Ferns were also playing and it was great to see them out supporting Grass Roots rugby in teams where some of the girls were playing for the first time.
Vania Wolfgramm (Womens Rugby Development officer) said they hoped the tournament would provide more playing opportunities for females to play rugby & to build stronger relationships within the Pacific & Maori communities.
Winners of the Pasifika Aotearoa Cup 7s:
Tight 5 – Dubs Fast Crew (Waikato)
Under 15 – Auckland Tonga
Under 19 – Waiariki Bay of Plenty
Open Womens – Tainui Waka
Photo Cred: Penina Joy Photography
Red Carpet Interviews @ VNZMA
Celebritiy Stylist Sammy Salsa has a chat to some of our Poly Musicians on the red carpet of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
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