Dave Masiutama, was suspended from his high school approx. 2 years ago.

He was allowed to return provided that he repeated the school year. He chose not to as he says his pride got in the way.

After a year of not doing much, Dave then started searching military and came across the ATC Military Prep school close to where he lived in West Auckland. 

David enrolled and began in May last year, graduating from his first course in November. He has since enrolled in the next levels and is loving the course, both the physical, tutors and study.

David is studying Uniformed Services, which will set him up for a career in Police, Customs, Defence, Search and Research, Fire and Emergency etc. He intends to enrol in the Army next year and is excited about his future.

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Afamasaga Feleti Poepoe Pesefea, a graduate of the Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch, joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa on his tertiary education journey. 

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As we continue our celebrations of Macawa ni vosa vakaviti, we’re joined now by Rev Ratu Jope Naucabalavu.

Ratu Jope hails from the chiefly Island of Bau and is also a church minister with the Wesleyan Methodist Church of NZ.

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We’re joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio for our fortnightly talanoa. 

Vaccination events this week in Auckland & Porirua for our Pacific communities continues. 

Agreement on Climate Change, Trade & Sustainability (ACCTS) Trade Ministers' meeting. 

Pacific Languages Strategy. 

Fijian Language Week 2021.

Virtual Church services for White Sunday.

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Sera Potifara joins us on #PacificDays now for an update on the Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa’atasi vaccination drive through which began this morning. 

Event - Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa’atasi Vaccination Drive Through.

Where - South Mall, Manurewa (Northcrest Car Park).

When - Friday 8th Oct - Saturday 9th October.

Time - 9am - 4pm.

For any questions, please phone 0800 11 50 05

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We’re joined now by Dr Api Taleimaitoga for an update on day two of the Vaxx for Champs vaccination drive through event for our Fijian, Rotuman & Indo-Fijian communities.

Event - Vaxx for Champs Vaccination Drive Through.

Where - Centre Park, 141 Robertson Road, Mangere.

When - Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th October.

Time - 8:30am - 4:00pm.

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As we continue our Fijian language Week celebrations on Pacific Days, we welcome Ps Victor Morrison, from the AOG in Otahuhu, who will lead our devotion this afternoon. Vinaka vakalevu Talatala. 

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Samoa I Manurewa Tutū Fa’atasi will be hosting a two-day vaccination drive through event in Manurewa beginning tomorrow, Friday 8 October - Saturday 9 October, 9am - 4pm at South Mall, at the Northcrest Car Park. 

The Samoa I Manurewa Tutū Fa’atasi (Samoans in Manurewa Stand Together) is taking a lead to encourage and mobilise Samoans living in the Manurewa area to make the decision to get vaccinated.

Samoans make up the largest population of Pacific peoples in Auckland (120,000), with approximately 80,000 eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination. Approximately 37% of Samoans in Auckland are fully vaccinated.

Eseta Leáu and Sharlene Malaeimi join us on #PacificDays for more.

Event - Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa’atasi Vaccination Drive Through.

Where - South Mall, Manurewa (Northcrest Car Park).

When - Friday 8th Oct - Saturday 9th October.

Time - 9am - 4pm.

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Marie Young, Founder of Pacific Enterprise People, joins us on #PacificDays to talk about the Hear Us Now Podcast, which highlights the journey of family violence survivors.

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Rev Jone Kacivi, from the New Life Wesleyan Methodist Church in Henderson,  joins us now on #PacificDays, to lead our devotion, as part of our Fijian Language Week celebrations.

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