Over the weekend, Tagata Pasifika shared the story of Luka Gibb, the victim of a coward punch in April earlier this year. 

Luka is currently staying at a rehabilitation centre, learning to walk & talk again, having suffered a brain injury. Luka, along with his wife Gene, share their experience with Brian on Pacific Days. 

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Every Week the Mangere Rotary Cub dedicate their time and effort to keeping our Mangere Community people aware of local events , issues , educational matters , sports or even awareness around the environment. President Samuel Ames joins us on #531pi to give us the latest update on what is happening with the local club.

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. 

Click the links below to reach out to the club or know more about it.

https://www.facebook.com/MangereRotary

https://www.rotarydistrict9920.org/?fbclid=IwAR2ADfRaCqJyFbRaRUaBnAPXD143o_DwdtCsm2N2FhmHB6rao1sfT50BZ3s

 

 

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Survivors of abuse from the Pacific community continue giving evidence before the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry 'Tulou - Our Pacific Voices: Tatala e Pulonga' public hearing which runs until this Friday 30th July at the Fale o Samoa in Mangere, Auckland.

We continue our coverage on Pacific Days sharing some of the evidence from Pasifika abuse survivors.

Today Ms Tu. 

Ms TU is of Samoan heritage. She was adopted out at birth and placed with a Palagi family.  Ms TU shares her adoption story, the impacts of the disconnection from her Samoan heritage and cultural roots, and the abuse and neglect she suffered in her adoption placement.

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AhMoa (‘Aholelei He Mo’unga ‘O Aotearoa) is a Tongan Performing Arts School based in Auckland which focuses, as per it’s mantra on Preserving the Tongan culture through performing arts. Tala tuku fakaholo. AHMOA's Head Punake/Tutor Litea Aholelei has been in the industry since 2008. But her journey in traditional Tongan dance goes back to when she was 3.

Litea ‘Aholelei joins us now on Pacific Days for more.

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An Uber driver in Auckland ‘Mazda Knight’  (not their real name) has, over the last year been requesting passengers to sign a petition. To date, the petition has been signed by over 300 people. ‘Mazda Knight’ joins us now on #PacificDays now to talanoa on the petition & issues raised in the petition, to be urgently addressed by Auckland Transport & Transport Minister Michael Wood. 

To find out more information, please contact 'Mazda Knight' on [email protected]

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Survivors of abuse from the Pacific community continued giving evidence before the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday at the  public hearing, 'Tulou - Our Pacific Voices: Tatala e Pulonga' which runs until the 30th July at the Fale o Samoa in Mangere, Auckland.

Everyday on Pacific Days we’re sharing some of the evidence from survivors.

Today a statement from Pulotu Solomon. 

Pulotu was a watchman at Owairaka Boys’ home in 1962, when he was 26 years old. He witnessed abuse and was told to stay silent. He is now 77 years old, and this is the first time he has publicly shared what he witnessed at Owairaka. He has come forward to support the voices of survivors. His daughter, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i, read his statement on his behalf. 

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Survivors of abuse from the Pacific community continued giving evidence before the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday at the  public hearing, 'Tulou - Our Pacific Voices: Tatala e Pulonga' which runs until the 30th July at the Fale o Samoa in Mangere, Auckland.

Everyday on Pacific Days we’re sharing testimonies of survivors.

Today we share some of the evidence from Joana Oldham, as told to Sonja Cooper, legal counsel assist on day three.  

Joanna Oldham is of Tongan and Palangi descent. She was unaware of her Tongan ethnicity or culture growing up and speaks about the racism experienced within her family. Joanna shares her experience of sexual abuse by a Reverend of the Anglican Church, followed by placements in various care settings including family homes, foster homes, and State residences including Kingslea Girls Home where she experienced many forms of abuse. 

Due to the sensitive nature of Joanna’s testimony, discretion is advised.

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Tomorrow afternoon, SAT 24 JULY, Navigation homes stadium, Pukekohe at 5:35pm the Ikale Tahi take on the Cook Islands in a blockbuster, rugby world cup qualifier match. The final opportunity for one of these proud nations to play at next years Rugby World Cup.

I’m joined now by Cook Islands Men’s Rugby Team coach Nathan Robinson in the lead up to tomorrow’s big clash.

Tickets can be purchased here - https://steelers.flicket.co.nz/ 

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Vunilagi Vou is a shapeshifting  gallery, community and consultancy space located in South Auckland.

In 2020, impacted by the global Covid-19 pandemic, Vunilagi Vou relocated to a refurbished site in suburban Papatoetoe, South Auckland. 

In 2021, Vunilagi Vou shifted operations to The Alexander Cafe in Ōtara offering space to deliver publicly accessible exhibitions and events and partner with Celebrate Aotearoa to create a hub for local entrepreneurial hustle.

Curator, Director of Vunilagi Vou, Ema Tavola joins us now in studio for more.

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Angie Reynolds, Centre Manager for Footsteps Papatoetoe Community Preschool in Papatoetoe, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their services to the local community. 

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