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Happy Tongan Language Week Aotearoa- NZ! To celebrate we talk to Tongan Journalist John Pulu

The Pacific Island community in New Zealand can sometimes be pointed out a lot in the media when it comes to the negative things in life. But we do have our people on the ground who share the great and beautiful things of our friendly south pacific people. John Pulu. You may know John from his last 10 years working with Tagata Pasefika and his show with 531pi. John is an amazing broadcaster with a heart of gold that shares some amazing stories of our pacific people all over the world. If you wish to contact him, feel free to check out his instagram page @johnpulu

The Pacific Island community in New Zealand can sometimes be pointed out a lot in the media when it comes to the negative things in life. But we do have our people on the ground who share the great and beautiful things of our friendly south pacific people. John Pulu. You may know John from his last 10 years working with Tagata Pasefika and his show with 531pi. John is an amazing broadcaster with a heart of gold that shares some amazing stories of our pacific people all over the world. If you wish to contact him, feel free to check out his instagram page @johnpulu

John Pulu is a Tongan presenter and reporter for TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika, and for Pacific Media Network. None of his comments should reflect either company or brand. I'm kidding. He is a true servant of the Pacific community and has a real passion for keeping our community updated and well informed with the correct information. I apologise in advance this podcast has many laughs as it is nearly impossible to stay serious for more than 5 minutes. We talk about many different things and are eating lu sipi which is lamb that has been cooked in coconut cream and taro leaves. Thank you for your time bro, thank you for all you do for our Pacific people. Enjoy.

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We know the voice and the face as a presenter on the Pasefika weekly tv show Tagata Pasefika and the Tongan language show right here on 531PI as well as on social media.  We here at Pacific Media Network call him the Mayor of Otahuhu.  But who is the man behind the aura that is  John or Sione Pulu?    John Pulu is from Holopeka – Ha‘apai & Kolomotu‘a – Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu. John caught the bug for the industry since working with TAGATA PASIFIKA in 2005.  Since then, he continued on to study at Auckland University of Technology graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Communication Studies degree majoring in Television. John is particularly passionate about utilising the media as an outlet to convey the rich culture and heritage of Pacific people. This inspired his documentaries “Kava Commune” and “The Modern Afo of Tonga” which is influenced by his strong Tongan roots. Whilst completing his degree, John has worked as a part-time reporter covering news items for the Tongan community on T-News and also Pacific radio.  This earned him the Spasifik Prize and Storyboard Award for diversity Journalism in 2010. “I’m a firm believer that Pacific people deserve to be served by and represented in the media, highlighting social issues affecting their community.”    This is a goal that John aims to work towards since joining TAGATA PASIFIKA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Pulu graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Television from AUT University and joined the Tagata Pasifika team in 2010. While still at high school John was inspired to become a journalist through work experience on Tagata Pasifika. John has always been interested in Pacific issues and saw there was a lack of Pacific people working in the industry. “I am very honoured to represent Pasifika people and share our stories”. John is from the Kingdom of Tonga, Kolomotu‘a, Tongatapu and Holopeka, Ha‘apai with ties to Lau in the Fiji Islands.

  Marama Papau T-Pole  was born and raised in the South Island, in Dunedin, Timaru and later studying in Christchurch.  She has worked in Pacific media, including Radio531pi and Niu FM before joining the Tagata Pasifika team.     Marama presents the weekly show on TV One with John Pulu.  She's a proud Tuvaluan and lives in West Auckland with her husband and children.  She loves the arts and especially Tuvalu dance.  Her goal is to be fluent in Tuvaluan one day.   Marama T-Pole is on the line now Talofa and fa’akafetai lasi for making time for us this morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helena Kaufononga Pasifika, Pasifika, and Training and Employment Consultant mentioned a number of Pacific people living in the Waikato region getting the COVID-19 test is very low. The team at the K'aute Pasifika Trust is encouraging all Pacific people to get tested, whether they are symptomatic or not.    If you didn’t know, K’aute Pasifika, based in Hamilton is a charitable trust established in 1999 to help improve the holistic wellbeing of pacific families. They provide free health, social, education & employment services to pacific communities and people who wish to access their services.  Live interview with John Pulu     See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tevita K Havea - Electoral Commission talks about the changes to this year  General Election 2020. Live interview with John Pulu    The latest updates The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the General Election will be held on 17 October. This is the third time in NZ history,this time because of COVID19. October 17 is four weeks after the original date of September 19.   6 September: Parliament dissolves   13 September: writ day – the Governor-General issues the writ for the election to be held 17 September noon: the deadline for parties to submit bulk candidate nominations and party lists to the Electoral Commission  18 September noon: the deadline for individual electorate candidate nominations to returning officers ·       30 September: overseas voting begins ·       3 October: advance voting begins ·       17 October: election day – preliminary results released progressively from 7pm · 30 October: preliminary referendum results released  · 6 November: official results declared for the general election and referendums.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Vai and Chesta speaking with John Pulu all about their clothing brand called Vai and Co  Mother-daughter duo bringing you custom pieces from our Aotearoa/New Zealand. Live on #PMNTONGA for more information https://www.facebook.com/vaiandco/  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mee kile Ginai - LionFIT, Managing Director & Lesley Vainikolo - LionFIT, Chief Operating Officer. talks to John Pulu all about LionFIT is a premium NZ owned and operated company. They specialize in Activewear and athletic clothing. Live on #PMNTONGA for more information https://www.lionfit.co.nz/who-we-are  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

'Okusitino Paseka ‘New Conservative Party’ candidate for the Te Atatu electorate speaks with John Pulu about this year 2020 Election. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tevita Havea from the NZ Electoral Commission talks to John Pulu about eligibility, enrollment, and advance voting. advance voting 19th Sept last opportunity to enrol. Live on #PMNTONGA See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Haitelenisia Afemui ‘Uhila Angilau speaks with John Pulu about Niu Initiative & Niu Initiative on FB is a new talanoa podcast online between a panel of guests from Tutu on the beach, 88.6FM Radio Nuku’alofa and also Ordinary Tongan Lives to talk about issues from Tonga Live on #PMNTONGA for more information https://www.facebook.com/Niu-Initiative-112652267185755/  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tauraki Raea Rongo Live interview with John Pulu talking about this years Cook island's language week 2020 It's the 9th year of Te ‘Epetoma o Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, the Cook Islands Language Week.The theme for the Cook Islands Language Week this year is  “Kia pūāvai tō tātou Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani i Aotearoa”; which means, "That the Cook Islands Māori language may blossom throughout New Zealand”. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Viliami Tutone speaks with John Pulu to advise our community on the harms of using alternative medicines.  We hear of Tongans using and selling medicine claiming to cure many illnesses including cancer and some ditching their treatments...it’s dangerous.Live on #PMNTONGA See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Hale T Pole Live interview with John Pulu talking about Pacific Super Rugby Team and other developments Live on #PMNTONGA See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa Live interview with John Pulu talking about how The Kingdom of Tonga welcomed a hundred and fifty repatriated passengers from New Zealand yesterday.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

  Lotu kamata Samuela Lea - Siasi ‘Ahofitu, Māngere Live with John Pulu on #PMNTONGA See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fatima ‘Aho talks about Pacific islanders living in the USA are being hospitalized with Covid-19 at up to 10 times the rate of some other ethnic groups. The USA is the most infected country on earth, with more than 4 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 and nearly 150,000 deaths, and the 1.5 million Pacific islanders living there are massively overrepresented in infection and hospitalization rates. Live interview with John Pulu  for more information https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/421921/fears-pasifika-deaths-from-covid-19-will-rise-in-us?fbclid=IwAR3aX0XRU3GaWc1rHmVWU93uBwnEPINwQ6wmBYORBGuzoEDTLyqpubgB71Y https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/27/system-is-so-broken-covid-19-devastates-pacific-islander-communities-in-us See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Katrina Ma'u Fatiaki talks about 3 businesses that were launched in Tonga recently - Digital Agency Tonga Ltd, Beauty Saffron & Pasifika Tonga Consultancy Ltd. Live interview with John Pulu   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Check-in with Inspector George Fanamanu live interview with John Pulu

Mele'ana To 'i Pouono Kalekale Wickham talking about Pouono Krafts live interview with John Pulu    for more information https://www.facebook.com/PouonoCrafts

Feliuaki Taulanga talking about  Nia's Kitchen, Nuku’alofa live interview with John Pulu      for more information https://www.saiketauilo.com/niaskitchen

Veteran journalist Kalafi Moala Tonga Media Association live interview with John Pulu 

Malo e laumalie ‘a hou’eiki lelei ‘a e Tonga kotoa, To'utupu Masani Tagoiaega Bruce Manu-Sione talks about Queensland Tongan Language School where you can learn how to read, write and speak using the Tongan language, live interview with John Pulu 

The Health Boards and the Ministry of Health are working on keeping our Tongan community up-to-date with the latest information around Coronavirus or Covid-19.  Nurse Mele Vaka. speaks with John Pulu 

Francis Tipene from Tipene Funerals joins me now to talk about what we need to do if we have a funeral during the lockdown. interview with John Pulu   

Live in the studio today John Pulu speaks with, Dr Karlina Tongotea & Inspector Siaosi Fanamanu.  Both Dr Karlina & Inspector Fanamanu re the front-line of Tongans essential workers giving both their views & advice to our pacific community around the current situation of COVID-19. For more information of COVID-19 links are below. https://covid19.govt.nz/ https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-current-cases

Live in the studio today John Pulu speaks with Dr Karlina Tongotea & Dr Justine Mesui Dr Aivi Puloka  will talk about virtual consult - as GPs are encouraged to do 70% of consult virtually. What does this mean for our people? faingata’a’ia fklongolongo pe 'i api during lockdown. Flu jabs is also important topic while we focus on covid. Procare n other PHOs have materials to encourage people who qualify for it to ask for it. It will be good for them to know the criteria for free flu vacs! Dr Justine from ProCare is still seeing patients and their practice will be one of the Community Testing Centers so she explains the process.

Live in the studio today, PMN Tongan announcer John Pulu spoke with Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa in regards to the COVID-19.  Tonga's week-long national lock-down began on Sunday as authorities strive to keep the country Covid-19 free.   

From the island of Tongatapu to the big city of Auckland, Thought Plantation  Podcast is where you'll  hear stories and have robust conversations about Politics, Education, Culture, Mental Health and everything in-between Giovanni Lolohea and Hone Taumoepeau talks with John Pulu  more info https://www.facebook.com/thoughtplantationpodcast/

Wellington-based artist Telly Tuita was born in Tonga in 1980 and immigrated to Sydney at age nine. Living in Australia for most of his life, Tuita’s disconnect from his Tongan heritage has long informed his practice. talks with John Pulu 

NZ Schools will close entirely from midnight Wednesday following the Prime Minister’s announcement earlier this week as Covid-19 alert level went from 2 to 4.  Mrs Kuovatisi Fononga, Senior Education Advisor, Ministry of Education talks with John Pulu 

The Pasifika Medical Association through Pasifika Futures – the Whānau Ora commissioning agency - has provided NZ$2.4 million in funding to Pasifika Futures to deliver ‘Covid-19 Packages of Support’. Wilmason Jensen - Deputy CEO - Pasifika Futures talks with John Pulu 

Tongan Dr urges people to stay home as NZ will go into a Covid-19 lockdown Dr Viliami Tutone talks with John Pulu 

Tongan business owner struggle during Covid-19 pandemic Freddy Tu’akalau, Chef and owner of Eight Roses in Otahuhu talks with John Pulu 

Tongan church Minister wants the community to pray at home during the national lockdown. Rev Fredrick Feki talks with John Pulu   

MP ‘Anahila Kanongata’a Suisuiki with the latest COVID-19 updates.interview with John Pulu 

Christchurch Tongan artist Kulimoe'anga "Stone where he uses a garage as an art studio talks with John Pulu 

PCF’s mission is to increase cooperation and understanding amongst peoples of the Pacific region, to bring enduring economic, social and cultural benefits. Don is of Tongan and Māori descent, he has familial ties to Vava'u, Tonga and affiliated to Ngāti Ruapani & Ngāti Kahungunu. In his career, he has long advocated and supported New Zealand-Pasifika individuals and communities. Prior to PCF, Don was the Head of Corporate Partnerships at the Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development (ATEED) where he led the commercialisation of the organisation's economic development programme and managed stakeholder engagements focused on amplifying the Pacific community's presence in Auckland. Don Mann - Pacific Cooperation Foundations (PCF) talanoa with John Pulu 

The 22-year-old is in his fourth year of his Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at the University of Auckland, and is a 2020 Toloa Tertiary Scholarship recipient which is funded by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) to support Pacific students to pursue studies in STEM subjects. motto Oua lau e kafo kae lau e lava.Don’t think of the difficulties but think of achieving success. Aisea Fanamanu - Toloa scholarship recepient talanoa with John Pulu 

Fane Ketu’u is the Tongan stage coordinator. talks about the Future of Tongan stage at ASB Polyfest 2020 talanoa with John Pulu 

 Makalita Kolo, urging Tongan community to be calm during Covid-19 pandemic.   talanoa with John Pulu 

Otago University Dr Viliami Puloka to discuss the latest Covid-19 confirmed cases in New Zealand. talanoa with John Pulu 

Tall Black Isaac Fotu returned to New Zealand from Italy. The 26-year-old is now in self-isolation in his family's home in Auckland, where he will see out the mandatory 14 days of isolation imposed by the government over the weekend. live with John Pulu

PETANI is a Pacific Islands Family Wellbeing Service based in New South Wales, Australia. The founder of PETANI, Moana Sikahele talks to John Pulu.

The Mana Moana Experience launched recently in Auckland welcoming its cohort for this year. Dr. Karlo Mila is the Programme Director chats with John Pulu on PMN Tonga.  

Radio 87.5FM journalist, ‘Anau Taufa has the latest from Tong regarding COVID-19 and the court case of former Tongan Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano interview with John Pulu

Le-Ata McCarthy from Le-Ata Fashions Boutique & Giftshop in Nuku'alofa live on PMN Tonga live interview with John Pulu 

SiaOla - Vahefonua Tongan Methodist Mission is a family well being service who recently opened their new community hub at 186 Ladies Mile in Ellerslie, Auckland.  Their service includes - Famili Ako Lelei with the Laulotaha Mentoring Programmes that run throughout the country, also the Vahefonua Tonga Education and Training Expo which started 14 years ago.  They also have the Famili Vā Lelei Programme that began 3 years ago. And the Famili Mo’ui Lelei Service in Wellington. Just to name a few... Sia Ola has around 50 professional volunteers throughout the country who have donated their time and energy to make a difference in the lives of our Tongan community here in Aotearoa.live interview with John Pulu   

We have some great news the Tongan Taekwondo team is going to this year's Tokyo Olympics in July.  Pita Taufatofua joins us now from Brisbane.live interview with John Pulu 

Sokopeti Vite talks to John Pulu about her NZ Aid scholarship.

'Akesa Fifita & Sinia Saafi of Positive Parenting Active Lifestyle Programme or PPAL is a free programme for whānau of children who are 2- 5 years old. It seeks to improve parents' understanding of health and nutrition and help them develop effective strategies for managing children's weight-related behavior. live interview with John Pulu 

Tāhuli ‘o e Lomipeau is launching a program in Dunedin to teach the Tongan language and culture NZ-Born Tongans. Malia Pusiaki-'Amato is the chairperson of Tāhuli 'o e Lomipeau and she spoke to John Pulu.

This year marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Tonga. Rt Hon Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs, NZ talks to John Pulu.

The Tonga Ocean Management Bill will be finalized this year, following presentations made by the Marine Spatial Planning team. Rosamond Bing - Chief Executive Officer for Lands, Survey and Natural Resources. live interview with John Pulu

7 Tongan parliamentary staff, working in constituency offices in Tonga, are here in New Zealand to spend time with their Kiwi counterparts learning about how our constituency offices work to support MPs and the local community. John Pulu spoke to Tensie Ngalu & Sione Fungalei Maka.

Takitoa Taumoepeau from the Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee talks to John Pulu about the Tongan athletes in China live interview with John 

The very first podcast of Couch In Space! Join Daniel Habedank as he talks to a variety of guest who are keen to share human interest stories. Everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student. Philosophy, travel, music and everything in-between is discussed on the couch (which is comfortable) which is in space (so it's cool). In this very first episode, Dan talks to the entertaining and 'Man About The Town of Otahuhu ' Mr John Pulu about becoming a TV reporter, music and his passion for representing pacific island communities on the local and global stage that is TV and radio.

Ngati Whāwhākia elder Timi Maipi marched into the Gallagher office this morning wearing a white supremacy costume. The Tonga vs England league game has caused protester to take to the streets, Tongan broadcaster John Pulu joins us in response. The 'Amazon Warrior' has arrived off the coast of Taranaki to commence seismic testing, Greens MP Gareth Hughes alongside Ngā Tai o Mākiri representative Hinekā Mako join us to address this issue.