"Tama Sāmoa" a couples passion project for the community
(TW: mention of mental health and suicide)
In 2020 “Teine Sāmoa” a book about cultural identity and discovery was published by Samoan Author Dahlia Malaeulu. The book received rave reviews and readers awaited a continuation of the story. This year the brother book to “Teine Samoa” called “Tama Samoa” was released by Dahlia and her husband Mani Malaeulu. Just like clock-work "Tama Samoa" repeated the cycle and recieved high praise.
We got to sit down with the writing duo and speak about their book:
What is the message behind Tama Sāmoa?
Mani: Tama Sāmoa holds so many messages for us. The male stereotypes, like having to ‘man up and get over it’ combined with other personal and cultural challenges we face places real pressure on the mental health and wellbeing of our tama Pasifika which I’ve seen and experienced first-hand. This is why we really wanted the messages of connection, talanoa and healing to shine through the book.…more
Pacific Barber Styles! 'The Blueprint' Trilogy Barber Expo
Like ya cut G! Over the weekend, Trilogy Barbers held the first ever barbering expo of its kind in New Zealand.
'The Blueprint' started with an education seminar with some of the biggest hittas in the business, including Matt Brown (My Father's Barbers), Sean The Barber and of course the Trilogy Barber Expo team - Vea Fonua, Jabez Makawe and Peleti Oli
A showcase of award winning Aotearoa-based barbers then took place, cutting for the crowd to watch live.
Barbers from across the country turned up to learn from each other, about the craft itself and how to improve in ways beyond the chair.
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Credits:
Director: Mariner Fagaiava-Muller
Camera Operator: Mary-Louise Raela
Sound Operator & Editor: Sefa Taouma
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Public Interest Journalism funded by NZ On Air
Surry Hills brawl victim heartbreaking reality | 7NEWS
via 7NEWS Australia
The family of a 23-year-old man knocked unconscious in a brawl outside a popular Surry Hills pub is coming to terms with the heartbreaking reality he may not live.
Evander Tuala was viciously attacked as two groups clashed early Saturday morning, police already charging two men as they vow to hunt down others involved.
HUMANS OF THE ISLANDS - JUNIOR AUMAVAE
JUNIOR AUMAVAE
CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER
SAMOAN
Junior Aumavae is a former American football nose tackle. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Today he is serving as the Chief Equity Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
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What are your home villages in both Alaska and Samoa?
I was born in American Samoa from the village of ili ili. I currently live in Anchorage, Alaska.
You started your career in football during your earlier years.…more
Even if all eyes on Chris Rock, climate change continues to rock our world
by Mariner Fagaiava-Muller
In a report released on Tuesday, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) renewed its dire outlook for humanity. But is anyone paying attention? Activist Brianna Fruean offers analysis and reaction.
I sit down with Brianna Fruean, of Sāmoan-Tokelauan heritage, on a brisk Auckland morning. We’re talking about an issue we both know too much about. It’s close to home. Rising sea levels, coral bleaching, increased intensity of natural disasters. This all comes on the tail of warmer temperatures imposed by mankind. “E pala ma’a ‘ae le pala upu - even works may decay but words are everlasting”. Those words were some of many said by Fruean while speaking at COP26 in November, gripening world leaders at a deafening silence. We begin our talanoa with the words used by the IPCC to explain the climate emergency.
Mariner: When you look at IPCC reports generally, the language used to describe the current climate is confronting, but much of the same. So in 2018, it was the ‘doomsday report’. Last year was the ‘code red for humanity’.…more
What About Me Ft Tai Tuivasa, Nathan Cleary & Tyson Pedro | Drink West
Check out UFC stars Tyson Pedro & Tai Tuivasa and their new 'Drink West' business partner, Penrith Panthers star halfback Nathan Cleary debut music video.
It features Australian idol favourite Shannon Noll and they sing his classic cover 'What Bout Me'
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They released a hilarious behind the scenes video prior to the actual video - check it out below
Critical medicines and medical support provided to Tonga through 'Ofa Atu Tonga fund raiser
Yesterday medical supplies and equipment were packed by players from the Moana Pasifika rugby team into a shipping container destined for Tonga.
The container will be met by a team from Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) who were deployed on Wednesday 30 March to provide on the ground medical assistance, primarily mental health support through a team of specialists who can engage directly with those traumatised by the recent natural disasters as well as the current Covid-19 outbreak.
The PMA team in partnership with the respective governments of Tonga and New Zealand are working closely together to ensure that the medical supplies purchased through the donations from Moana Pasifika’s fundraising efforts are received by the local hospitals to be used on the affected communities.
Moana Pasifika’s fundraiser ‘Ofa Atu Tonga - With Love Tonga’ kicked off on 4 February at their pre-season game against the Chiefs and raised more than $75,000 for the people of the Kingdom of Tonga.…more
Roman Reigns on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Roman Reigns talks with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon about his family’s wrestling history, Triple H’s impact on his career and what it's like to have blood in your eyes.
Introducing 'The Morning Shack' - Tim, Regan & Aaron
Niu FM have changed up their breakfast show for the first time in 7 years!
Comic content creator Regan Foa'i aka Just the Norms has teamed up with long-time friend, podcaster and founder of the 'Bakery Run' Tim Te Ati Awa to give listeners an energy burst to their day. They provided cover over the Christmas/New Year period, but they're back by popular demand and this morning was the social media duo's first official day in the breakfast show hot seat.
If you're in Auckland tune in to 103.8FM in the mornings from 6am - 10am Monday to Friday and if you're outside Auckland, you can listen in via the iheart radio app.
In the meantime get to know the guys and the shows producer Aaron Pulemafaga below ...
Regan: My name is Regan Foa'i, I'm half Niuean on my Mums side from the village of Alofi Tonga and half Tokelauan on my Dads side from the atoll of Fakaofo. I was born and raised here in Mangere from South Auckland.…more
Nigel Vagana's five star night | Unreal Moments
Samoan and Kiwis rugby league legend Nigel Vagana was featured in the latest NRL 'Unreal moments' videos.
He had a great stint with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs but one specific night in 2002 left all footy fans in awe. Check the highlights from that night in the video above.