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We're joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su'a William Sio for our final fortnightly talanoa for 2021.  Update on vaccination rates for Pacific Community. Govt strategy to combat omicron variant. 2021 PMPYA recipients. Highlights of 2021. Final message for our Pacific communities across N.Z. heading into Christmas holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josie Beswick, Duty officer with Coastguard New Zealand joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about boating safety over the summer holidays. For more information please see below: Old4New Lifejacket Program: see https://www.old4new.nz/ Educations Courses on offer: see https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/ To find out more about all things Coastguard. https://www.coastguard.nz/ For on-water assistance or putting in a trip report please call *500 or use your local Coastguard VHF channel. For marine emergencies please call 111 or VHF Channel 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filifotu Vaai, one of the incredible Pasifika writers featured in Vā – Stories by Women of the Moana – an anthology of creative fiction from 38 writers, with a total of 70 original short stories and poems joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.  To purchase your copy, please go to: https://www.amazon.com/V%C4%81-Stories-Lani.../dp/B09NPFSTKV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey Teuki Tetupuariki Tuioti Brown - Pereira. One of the incredible Pasifika writers featured in Vā – Stories by Women of the Moana – an anthology of creative fiction from 38 writers, with a total of 70 original short stories and poems joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now by 'Anau Mesui-Henry from Four Shells Kava Lounge on #PacificDays to talanoa about proposed changes to Kava Food standards in New Zealand & Australia by Food Standards Australia New ZealandTo make a submission please go to (Deadline is 9pm N.Z. & 6pm Canberra time tonight): https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/.../Pages/default.aspx#531pi#Pasifika#OurPeople#OurStories#Kava#FSANZ#FourShellsKavaPMN TongaPMN FijiPMN Samoa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fepulea'i Margie Apa has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of interim Health New Zealand. She joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her historic appointment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  UN Security Council declaration.  Update on Russia/Ukraine conflict.  China's President Xi Jingping ongoing crackdown. The United States - The world's largest arms wholesaler.  The New Zealand Cabinet new Defence Assessment.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week twelve of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo" - A new wave for mental wellbeing. Week twelve. Today we are exploring positive mental health tools that families can integrate into their family traditions around this time that allows parents, kids and the wider family to be appreciative and happy with what they have and where they are regardless of their circumstances. For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/ This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms. You can also follow us on social media: Pasifika Medical Association         Facebook: Pasifika Medical Association         Instagram: @pasifika_medical_association         Twitter: @MedicalPasifika         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pasifika-medical-association-group/ Pasifika Futures         Facebook: Pasifika Futures         Instagram: @pasifika_futures_ltd         Twitter: @PasifikaFutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pasifika-futures-ltd/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saimoni Lealea, new chair of the National Pacific Radio Trust (NPRT) which governs 531pi & NiuFM, had a talanoa recently with PMN News reporter Levi Matautia-Morgan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anastacia Oloapu, qualified naturopath & owner of WunWiseWoman joins us now on #PacificDays to share her business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa. For more info you can go to:  https://www.wunwisewomen.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mele Tapueluelu, Youth Mobiliser at The Cause Collective joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the second annual Projekt Feel Good event on Saturday 8 January 2022 at The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau. To register please go to: https://fb.me/e/2ccrIltGU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wintec adjunct Professor, Sharon Brownie, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about He Kaupapa Oranga Tahi, a health education model launching 2022 at Wintec. joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about He Kaupapa Oranga Tahi, a health education model launching 2022 at Wintec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kishor Kumar, GM at Auto Life Insurance joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their services, along with a great promotion their currently running. Promotion 1 - For new customers approved in December, you will be given a FREE coffee Machine. Promotion 2 - Ring through on 0800 288 654 & if you mention PMN or 531pi you will receive a 10% discount.  For more info go to: https://autolife.co.nz/contact-us/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Aonga, Team Leader - Community & Events with Drowning Prevention Auckland, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about keeping safe around water this Summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Faitala, GM of programmes, services & clients at Pasifika Business Trust joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the new Activate Tamaki Makaurau initiative.  For more info please go tohttps://pacificbusiness.co.nz/news/now-open-registrations-for-activate-tamaki-makaurau https://pacificbusiness.co.nz/news/can-we-help-support-your-auckland-business  Also, link for Moana Pasifika stallholders registration of interest that will close Tuesday next week.  https://pacificbusiness.co.nz/news/now-open-registrations-of-interest-for-moana-pasifika-home-games-stallholder OR just give PBT a call 0800 287 7526. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission Expert Advisory Group Chair, Sharon Shea joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the recently released Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report 2021 by the Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pataka Art & Museum in Porirua is slowly opening up with a few new exhibitions in place.   If The Shoe Fits is curated by Sevia Saviour Nua.  Saviiey is a fa'afafine with ancestral ties to the Samoan villages of Malie, Faleula and Asau on her mother's side and Solosolo and Fagali'i on her fathers side.  She was raised in Porirua and is driven by the need to create spaces within Porirua where MVPFAFF+ communities can gather and create. Saviiey Nua is Pataka's inaugural Aniva Arts Resident a role funded by Creative New Zealand through the Pacific Arts Strategy 2018-2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Porirua region falls in the middle of the Capital and Coast DHB area and has some of the highest vaccine rates in areas such as Whitby and Aotea but also some of the lowest in areas such as Waitangirua and Cannons Creek.   The drive to get people vaccinated continues with one final push this weekend led by youth.   We are joined now by Brown Caucus member and youth leader Jaistone Finau who has been part of of the Youth Vax team to find out more about their final Porirua vaccination event for the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  President Biden hosted a Democracy Summit last weekend.   The United States has decided to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics.   Latest on the Russia-Ukraine military stand-off. Political tensions mounting in Southern Europe again.   New Caledonians have voted to remain with France.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jahan Miller, Ara Institutes Pacific Supreme Award winner, joins us now on #PacificDays to share her amazing story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Titus, PNG businessman & Trustee for Palmerston North Papua New Guinea Community Trust (PNPNGCT), joins us now on #PacificDays to share his business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitireia & WelTec vision is learning together, transforming lives through tertiary education. They offer a range of industry led qualifications that are future focused and provide learning with practical skills to pursue a career. One of those qualifications is the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme that weaves Pacific and indigenous worldviews. Supporting Pacific and other learners to become culturally competent and confident nurses. Tania Mullane is the Programme Manager for Bachelor of Nursing Pacific for Whitireia and WelTec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Tofilau, the Samoan good samaritan, who saved 11 cars during the recent storms in Wellington, joins us now to share his amazing story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita Alatimu - Pasifika Workforce Development Scholarship Recipient 2021, joins us now on #PacificDays to share her inspirational journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boubacar Coulibaly, founding Chairman of the African Film Festival New Zealand Trust & Margaret Leniston, joins us on #PacificDays to talanoa about the African Film Festival Australasia 2021, 10th December 2021 - 7th January 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su'a William Sio for our fortnightly talanoa.  Launch of the languages Unit at MPP. Smokefree announcement by the government.   Pacific Health Scholarships. New fund for Pacific community re: COVID-19 protection framework. MPP Pacific Housing initiative.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simoli Aati, Director of IT at PwC New Zealand, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her career & helping encourage more Pasifika women into tech roles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floris Niu, owner and founder of Ms Sunshine organic Farms Charitable trust in Samoa joins us now on #PacificDays for an update on Samoan Women's Farming Calendar Samoa's very first farming calendar, which was published in June. To get your copy, please go to: https://givealittle.co.nz/.../samoan-womens-farming...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Sereana Naepi, lecturer at the University of Auckland, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her research (released today), that analyses how universities continue to devalue graduate student labour through insufficient PHD and Masters stipends. To read the paper, please go to: https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/y4t7c/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Meeting between President Biden & President Putin yesterday.   President Xi Jinping has asserted China's influence around the world.   France in the news again.   Update on the civil war in Ethiopia. Riots in the Solomon Islands. Update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week eleven of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing. Today we are exploring the ways parents, children and families can mentally refresh and reflect in the build up to Christmas and the summer holidays. Exploring how we can still enjoy the holiday period despite the covid climate and ways we can manage anxiety and paranoia – while remaining safe. Please submit your questions to Dr David in the comments.  For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/ This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms. You can also follow us on social media: Pasifika Medical Association         Facebook: Pasifika Medical Association         Instagram: @pasifika_medical_association         Twitter: @MedicalPasifika         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pasifika-medical-association-group/ Pasifika Futures         Facebook: Pasifika Futures         Instagram: @pasifika_futures_ltd         Twitter: @PasifikaFutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pasifika-futures-ltd/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Amiria Fletcher, Manager, WAVES Trust and Michael Alofa, Specialist Advisor, Auckland Council. to talanoa about the White Ribbon Campaign Waitakere.  If you're feeling unsafe at home in your bubble you can reach out for help. Call 111 if you need help right now. Go to www.waves.org.nz for a list of services that can support you if you are experiencing violence, or if you need some support to change your behaviour. And for children and young people you can call 0800 WHAT'S UP (0800 942 8787) to talk to a trained counsellor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the NZ Human Rights Commission calling on the Government to assess its new Covid-19 Protection Framework in terms of human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Briefings are available here: Background briefing General conditions briefing: upholding human rights protections under Aotearoa's proposed Covid-19 Protection Framework Specific conditions briefing: upholding human rights protections in the use of vaccination certificates under Aotearoa's proposed Covid-19 Protection Framework See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saoatulagioletagaloa Penina Ifopo & Asiata Gadiel Asiata join us on #PacificDays to talk about the Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa'atasi vaccination drive through this weekend. Event - Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa'atasi Vaccination Drive Through. Where - South Mall, Manurewa (Northcrest Car Park). When - Saturday 27th November - Sunday 28th November.  Time - Saturday 27th (9am-6pm) & Sunday 28th (12pm - 8pm). If you need a ride, please phone 0800 115 005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by  Sharnika Leleni. Niuean Solicitor at Russell McVeagh & recipient of the Arbitrators & Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) scholarship for a talanoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Joanne Maxwell, Senior Advisor in the SmartStart and Integrated Services, Te Tari Taiwhenua/Department of Internal Affairs for a talanoa on their Whetūrangitia (stars that adorn the sky) website  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Kitiona Tauira, Economic Harm and family violence facilitator, with Good Shepherd New Zealand, to talanoa about Economic Harm Awareness Day 2021 webinar tomorrow, Friday 26th November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  A court case in Wisconsin has revealed a lot about US politics. Update from Russia. Belarus migrant situation update.  Update on disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. British Virgin Islands considering dumping the Queen as head of state.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week nine of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing. Today We delve further into mental health in children and within families by focusing on Childhood trauma. What is Childhood Trauma? What are the implications for children and for them if they grow as adults and this is not addressed?  For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/ This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms. You can also follow us on social media: Pasifika Medical Association         Facebook: Pasifika Medical Association         Instagram: @pasifika_medical_association         Twitter: @MedicalPasifika         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pasifika-medical-association-group/ Pasifika Futures         Facebook: Pasifika Futures         Instagram: @pasifika_futures_ltd         Twitter: @PasifikaFutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pasifika-futures-ltd/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Williams-Lahari|Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat joins us on #PacificDays for a review of COP26. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-director and shareholder of Pasefika Employment Partnerships (PEP), Unasa Darren Jones joins us now on #PacificDays to share his business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa. #531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business consultant Steve Papps, joins us now on #PacificDays to share strategies to manage the impacts of COVID-19 on business owners. To find out more go to: https://www.stevepapps.com/  #531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ataga'i Esera, director of Family Law Specialists Ltd in Porirua & Co-President of the Pacific Lawyers Association, joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa on the recent release of a survey on the collapsing legal aid system.  #531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #PacificPeopleTogether See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apisalome Movono co-author of Mana of the Pacific, inspirational proverbs & wisdom from the Pacific, join us now on #PacificDays for a Talanoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial support agencies join forces to encourage safer spending this ChristmasTe Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission Director, Stakeholder Relations, Anika Forsman joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about a new campaign to help with safers ways to shop to avoid #buynowpainlater Nga Tangata Microfinance Good Shepherd NZ Christians Against Poverty New Zealand#531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika #Christmasshopping #Finances #Debtfree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su'a William Sio for our fortnightly talanoa.  Vaccination rates amongst our Pacific Community.  Aucklander's allowed to travel outside Auckland from 15th December.  My Vaccine Pass.  The Teu le Va - Dawn Raids History Community Fund. Repeal of 3 strikes law passes first reading.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now by the Paeariki Johnson, Principal of Rongomai School in Otara on #PacificDays for a talanoa on the impacts of lockdown & mandatory vaccinations at Rongomai.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perry Rush, President of the NZ Principals Federation, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about how schools across the country are managing in the wake of mandatory vaccinations & ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on staff, students, families & wider communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kalafi Moala joins us now on #PacificDays from Tonga, for an update on the Tongan election, happening today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Mid-Canterbury Co-ordinator, Sarah Clifford,  joins us now on #PacificDays, as part of the CAB 50th Anniversary celebrations.    You can phone them on: 03 928 8761. Physical address 44 Cass Street Ashburton New Zealand Opening hours Closed first Tuesday of the month Closed Friday 12th November - Canterbury Anniversary   Normal Hours: Monday 10am - 1pm Tuesday 10pm - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 1pm Thursday 10am - 1pm Friday 10pm - 3pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lemalu Semo Sititi, President of the Marist Brothers Old Pupils Association Samoa NZ (MBOPA) & Manu Samoa great joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Marist VAX-A-NATION this Saturday in Auckland. Event - MARIST VAX-A-NATION DRIVE THRU Where - Mangere Town Centre. When - Saturday 20th November. Time - 9am-6pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.