Tomorrow, Friday 14th May at Ngā Whare Waatea Marae, 31 Calthorp Close, Favona, a free EnergyMate community hui workshop is taking place, with the aim to help whanau better understand how to reduce their electricity costs and live in warmer, drier, healthier homes.

We’re joined now by Cameron Burrows, Chief Executive of the Electricity Retailers’ Association for more.

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Broderick Mervyn is an avid practitioner in the field of youth and community engagement and development in Fiji and is also the Coordinator and Founder of a youth-led initiative called Ignite4Change which is based in the Western Division of Fiji. 

He has also been part of various youth bodies and currently the Course Coordinator for the Professionalizing Youth Work in the Pacific, an online module run by the Commonwealth of Learning, Lakehead University, the University of the South Pacific and Ignite4Change. 

He was elected the Youth Prime Minister at the 2015 Fijian Youth Parliament, and has represented Fiji at international platforms such as the 2nd Global Citizens Education Development, the 6th Asia - Pacific Youth Parliament for Water in South Korea, the 19th Australian National Student Leadership Forum in Canberra, Australia and at the 23rd Conference of Parties (COP23) in Bonn, Germany. 

Broderick was bestowed the Medal of the Member of the Order of Fiji (MOF) from President Konrote and is also the recipient of the 2020 Commonwealth Youth Awards for the Pacific Region. These awards for his continuous service to youth and community development in Fiji and the Pacific region.

Broderick is currently running to become Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

The future of the European Union.

New Zealand Parliament has accused China of 'severe human rights abuses'.  

President Joe Biden's latest initiatives.

What has the New Zealand Navy been up to in the Pacific lately. 

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A nationwide research project has begun looking at low literacy and numeracy for Tagata Pasifika called "The Expression, Experiences & Transcendence of Low Skill for Aotearoa New Zealand".

The research seeks to find out what types of learning programmes target Pacific people regarding literacy and numeracy & their effectiveness. do they work, why and why not? 

Dr Betty Ofe-Grant is a NZ-born Pasifika lecturer and academic who works at AUT University, Management department and teaches Diversity, HRM, Co-operative Education and researches cultural issues regarding Tagata Pasifika and work. She is the project lead for the Pasifika component.

To take part in this research project please contact Dr Betty on [email protected] 

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We continue to celebrate Rotuma Language week and this morning we are privileged to have the dynamic duo behind the newly launched PMN Rotuma language show on 531pi.

 

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We continue our celebrations of Gasav ne Faeag Rotuam Ta - Rotuma Language week.

Today we have the privilege of speaking with one of our Rotuman community leaders here in Wellington.   Joshua Tafilagi is of Rotuman and Uvea heritage.  He was born in Fiji and grew up there before moving to New Zealand about eleven years ago.  Joshua is married to Lucianne who is also Rotuman and they have two boys who are NZ born.

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Darlene Inia - NZRF Mairani Group Leader joins us now on Pacific Days, to talk about Rotuman culture & history as part of Rotuman Language Week celebrations.

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When it comes to celebrating our culture and communities, one of the hardest sectors hit during the Covid pandemic has been our Pasifika festival communities. And while the lockdowns of 2020 are behind us, the ongoing effects of festival cancellations are still real for those who put on these huge events.

A special fund called the Pasifika Festivals Initiative worth $12million dollars was announced in 2020 by the government to help festivals to get back on their feet.

We have the Creative New Zealand Senior Adviser of the Pacific Festivals Initiative Simonne Likio joining us now.

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very Tuesday on Pacific Days, we’re joined by incredible Pasifika business owners/entrepreneurs, to share their journey in business. 

Today we are joined by sole director of Rā Designs, Thomas Te-Whaiti Henry. Proud Cook Island man and member of the Arts industry. 

Thomas has various sets of skills which have translated well into the services he provides. From graphic design, video-making and printing, Rā Designs also hosts an online clothing line that has bolstered several great reviews, reflecting the passion this father of one has for his work. 

We welcome all the way from Dunedin, Thomas Te-Whaiti Henry.

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An updated passport with new and improved security features is being phased in by Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs.

Te Tari Taiwhenua has ensured New Zealand passports continue to have top security features without increasing the cost of producing passports. These new security enhancements make the New Zealand passport one of the most technologically advanced passports in the world.

Maria Robertson, Service Delivery and Operations Deputy Chief Executive of Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs, joins us now on Pacific Days for more. 

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