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This is an exciting and revitalizing time for our 531pi brand with a few changes to our on air team.  As of this morning our Pacific Breakfast show has been rebranded as Pacific Morning. Agnes Tupou has been a part of the Pacific Media Network since 2012 having worked on air on NiuFM and also with PMN News formerly Pacific Radio News.   She is now the co-host of Pacific Mornings with Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava and is on the line with us.  Malo e lelei Aggie and thank you for joining us.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Stephen Hoadley is the Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland  Dr Hoadley was a regular on Pacific Breakfast and we are pleased to have him Early Edition with Ete this morning to talk to us about the recent US presidential elections and its implications for the United States of America and the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday released a new study that estimates up to 250,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in State and/or faith-based care between 1950-2019. The study estimates they were part of a cohort of up to 655,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care during that period. Most people in care were in either faith-based and Social welfare settings with an estimated 254,000 people in each setting (each 31% of total); followed by Health and disability settings at 212,000 people (26%); and Education care settings at 102,000 people (12%). We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by the Commissioner for the Royal Commission of Inquiry: Abuse in Care, Aliʻimuamua Sandra Alofivae, for more.  Ali’imuamua, has practiced as a lawyer in the Auckland region for the last 20 years representing children, young persons and their families. She grew up in Mangere and has strong ties to the local community through her work in the voluntary sector.  Sandra was appointed to the Counties Manukau District Health Board in December 2010 following a six year term as a Commissioner with the Families Commission. In 2016 she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the Pacific community and to youth.  In 1995 she was also bestowed the title of Ali’imuamua title by her family in the village of Sa'anapu, Samoa. For more information please phone 0800 222 727 or email: contact@abuseincare.org.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timani aka "The Plowman", Christian Gospel Hip Hop artist joins us on Pacific Breakfast for Friday Jam sesh, for a talanoa & perform two tracks "Big God" & "Worthy".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday released a new study that estimates up to 250,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in State and/or faith-based care between 1950-2019. The study estimates they were part of a cohort of up to 655,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care during that period. Most people in care were in either faith-based and Social welfare settings with an estimated 254,000 people in each setting (each 31% of total); followed by Health and disability settings at 212,000 people (26%); and Education care settings at 102,000 people (12%). We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by the Commissioner for the Royal Commission of Inquiry: Abuse in Care, Aliʻimuamua Sandra Alofivae, for more.  Ali’imuamua, has practiced as a lawyer in the Auckland region for the last 20 years representing children, young persons and their families. She grew up in Mangere and has strong ties to the local community through her work in the voluntary sector.  Sandra was appointed to the Counties Manukau District Health Board in December 2010 following a six year term as a Commissioner with the Families Commission. In 2016 she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the Pacific community and to youth.  In 1995 she was also bestowed the title of Ali’imuamua title by her family in the village of Sa'anapu, Samoa. For more information please phone 0800 222 727 or email: contact@abuseincare.org.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday released a new study that estimates up to 250,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in State and/or faith-based care between 1950-2019. The study estimates they were part of a cohort of up to 655,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care during that period. Most people in care were in either faith-based and Social welfare settings with an estimated 254,000 people in each setting (each 31% of total); followed by Health and disability settings at 212,000 people (26%); and Education care settings at 102,000 people (12%). We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by the Commissioner for the Royal Commission of Inquiry: Abuse in Care, Aliʻimuamua Sandra Alofivae, for more.  Ali’imuamua, has practiced as a lawyer in the Auckland region for the last 20 years representing children, young persons and their families. She grew up in Mangere and has strong ties to the local community through her work in the voluntary sector.  Sandra was appointed to the Counties Manukau District Health Board in December 2010 following a six year term as a Commissioner with the Families Commission. In 2016 she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the Pacific community and to youth.  In 1995 she was also bestowed the title of Ali’imuamua title by her family in the village of Sa'anapu, Samoa. For more information please phone 0800 222 727 or email: contact@abuseincare.org.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timani aka "The Plowman", Christian Gospel Hip Hop artist joins us on Pacific Breakfast for Friday Jam sesh, for a talanoa & perform two tracks "Big God" & "Worthy".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) announced the winners for its Inaugural Pacific Cooperation Foundation Youth Leadership Awards at Parliament last week, in a special ceremony, hosted by the Hon. Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs.  The aim of the PCF Youth Leadership Awards is to encourage and reward service leadership to benefit our communities not just in Aotearoa New Zealand, but also the Pacific region.  All this week on Pacific Breakfast, we will be speaking with some of the incredible winners. This morning we’re joined by Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i, winner of the PCF Supreme Award for Pacific Youth Advocacy – Sponsored by the Pacific Cooperation Foundation. Fili recently won Young Leader in the Westpac 2020 Women of Influence NZ Awards.  She is also head girl at Aorere College and an Indigenous and climate activist. She is a founding member and chair of 4 Tha Kulture, an indigenous South Auckland youth environmentalist collective which co-organised the largest and most recent School Strike for Climate. She was the 2019 New Zealand Storytellers High School Public Speaking Champion, the New Zealand representative at the 2020 Global Young Leaders Conference.  As an advocate for low socioeconomic and South Auckland youth, Fili worked with the School March Against Violence and aims to uplift marginalised youth in her community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) announced the winners for its Inaugural Pacific Cooperation Foundation Youth Leadership Awards at Parliament last week, in a special ceremony, hosted by the Hon. Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs.  The aim of the PCF Youth Leadership Awards is to encourage and reward service leadership to benefit our communities not just in Aotearoa New Zealand, but also the Pacific region.  All this week on Pacific Breakfast, we will be speaking with some of the incredible winners. This morning we’re joined by Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i, winner of the PCF Supreme Award for Pacific Youth Advocacy – Sponsored by the Pacific Cooperation Foundation. Fili recently won Young Leader in the Westpac 2020 Women of Influence NZ Awards.  She is also head girl at Aorere College and an Indigenous and climate activist. She is a founding member and chair of 4 Tha Kulture, an indigenous South Auckland youth environmentalist collective which co-organised the largest and most recent School Strike for Climate. She was the 2019 New Zealand Storytellers High School Public Speaking Champion, the New Zealand representative at the 2020 Global Young Leaders Conference.  As an advocate for low socioeconomic and South Auckland youth, Fili worked with the School March Against Violence and aims to uplift marginalised youth in her community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 7 o’clock on Saturday December 5th at FMG Stadium in Waikato, Sky presents -Moana Pasifika vs the Maori All Blacks!  The colours of our Pacific nations will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad named by Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga to play this  historic match against the Maori All Blacks.  Kevin Senio & Salesi Raiesi join us on Pacific Breakfast in the lead up to this Saturday's game.  Prices are really good too, and range from $15 to $55 for adults, and from $5 to $10 for children. You can get tickets at the gates, or if you want to get them online, go to  all blacks dot com slash tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 7 o’clock on Saturday December 5th at FMG Stadium in Waikato, Sky presents -Moana Pasifika vs the Maori All Blacks!  The colours of our Pacific nations will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad named by Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga to play this  historic match against the Maori All Blacks.  Kevin Senio & Salesi Raiesi join us on Pacific Breakfast in the lead up to this Saturday's game.  Prices are really good too, and range from $15 to $55 for adults, and from $5 to $10 for children. You can get tickets at the gates, or if you want to get them online, go to  all blacks dot com slash tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 7 o’clock on Saturday December 5th at FMG Stadium in Waikato, Sky presents -Moana Pasifika vs the Maori All Blacks!  The colours of our Pacific nations will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad named by Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga to play this  historic match against the Maori All Blacks.  Kevin Senio & Salesi Raiesi join us on Pacific Breakfast in the lead up to this Saturday's game.  Prices are really good too, and range from $15 to $55 for adults, and from $5 to $10 for children. You can get tickets at the gates, or if you want to get them online, go to  all blacks dot com slash tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week on Pacific Breakfast, we spoke with Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio, As well as the Hon Poto Williams, Minister for Building and Construction & Minister of Police. This morning we’re joined now by Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Justice, Minister for Broadcasting and Media, and Minister of Immigration on Pacific Breakfast for a talanoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week on Pacific Breakfast, we spoke with Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio, As well as the Hon Poto Williams, Minister for Building and Construction & Minister of Police. This morning we’re joined now by Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Justice, Minister for Broadcasting and Media, and Minister of Immigration on Pacific Breakfast for a talanoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boubacar Coulibaly, founding Chairman of the African Film Festival New Zealand Trust, joins us now on Pacific Breakfast to discuss the African Film Festival 2020, 26th November - 6th December at Rialto Cinemas in Auckland. For tickets go to: https://africanfilmfestivalnz.org.nz/#films-section  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boubacar Coulibaly, founding Chairman of the African Film Festival New Zealand Trust, joins us now on Pacific Breakfast to discuss the African Film Festival 2020, 26th November - 6th December at Rialto Cinemas in Auckland. For tickets go to: https://africanfilmfestivalnz.org.nz/#films-section  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Fasi, Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival director joins us now on Pacific Breakfast for more on PPF182020, which will premiere Wednesday 11 November at the Mangere Arts Centre followed by a special weekend screening on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November at the Auckland Art Gallery. https://www.facebook.com/PollywoodPasifikaFilm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Fasi, Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival director joins us now on Pacific Breakfast for more on PPF182020, which will premiere Wednesday 11 November at the Mangere Arts Centre followed by a special weekend screening on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November at the Auckland Art Gallery. https://www.facebook.com/PollywoodPasifikaFilm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined now by Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts, for a closer look at the U.S. Election 2020 happening today in the U.S.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined now by Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts, for a closer look at the U.S. Election 2020 happening today in the U.S.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, the Preliminary results of the End of Life Choice referendum & Cannabis legalisation and control referendum were released, with the final results for both of the referendums and General Election to be released this Friday 6 November 2020. The preliminary result for the End of Life Choice referendum showed that New Zealanders voted overwhelmingly in favour with 65.2% voting yes & 33.8% voting no, on the question "Do you support the End of Life Choice Act 2019 coming into force?" This morning on Pacific Breakfast we will discuss both, beginning with The End of Life Choice referendum. Joining us for more on the End of Life Choice referendum results now is Dr Sinead Donnelly. * Dr Sinead has no professional link to Victoria University, Wellington as noted in the introduction for this interview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, the Preliminary results of the End of Life Choice referendum & Cannabis legalisation and control referendum were released, with the final results for both of the referendums and General Election to be released this Friday 6 November 2020. The preliminary result for the End of Life Choice referendum showed that New Zealanders voted overwhelmingly in favour with 65.2% voting yes & 33.8% voting no, on the question "Do you support the End of Life Choice Act 2019 coming into force?" This morning on Pacific Breakfast we will discuss both, beginning with The End of Life Choice referendum. Joining us for more on the End of Life Choice referendum results now is Dr Sinead Donnelly. * Dr Sinead has no professional link to Victoria University, Wellington as noted in the introduction for this interview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Tokelau Language Week 2020, we’re joined now by Matt Ineleo Assistant Secretary for the Auckland Tokelau Society Inc & former Pacific Breakfast host on 531pi,  to talk about the Tokelau Language Week celebrations in Auckland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Tokelau Language Week 2020, we’re joined now by Matt Ineleo Assistant Secretary for the Auckland Tokelau Society Inc & former Pacific Breakfast host on 531pi,  to talk about the Tokelau Language Week celebrations in Auckland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our build up to election day 2020, we’re looking now at the issue of housing in N.Z.  In a recent stuff nz article (housing shortages continue to bite in South Auckland 24/9/20)  it stated that the national housing waiting list has grown every quarter since September 2015, & that newly released figures show there were 19,438 registered applicants on the public housing waiting list at the end of July, up from 18,520 the month before. Joining us now on Pacific Breakfast for more is Bernie Smith, CE for Monte Cecilia Housing Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Pacific Breakfast, we’ll hear from members of our community on big issues in the lead up to Election Day 2020. This morning we hear from our community on some of the issues facing our youth: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family First - Pacific Wave is a movement of Pacific Community Leaders, providing Christian based training for younger leaders. We’re joined on Pacific Breakfast now by Nick Tuitasi QSM for more.  Nick is a first generation NZ born Samoan and a proud baby boomer. He spent 25 years in the NZ police before moving to the MSD to head up the Pacific Youth Development Strategy. He spent 4 years as the Pacific Engagement Advisor for Te Wananga O Aoteaora, before delivering the Pacific Parenting Programme for the Parenting Place for 9 years. Now currently the Pacific Director of the lobby group, Family First New Zealand and initiator of Pacific Wave Leadership – the brown arm Family First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Pacific Breakfast, we’ll hear from members of our community on big issues in the lead up to Election Day 2020. This morning we hear from our community on some of the issues facing our youth: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Fiji Language week, we’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Juliana Satchell-Deo, Associate Curator Pasifika at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.   Juliana was born and raised in Papua New Guinea, schooled in Queensland before moving to Suva at the age of 13 living in Lami.  Juliana was formerly a part time lecturer in interior design at UNITEC Institute of Technology, before taking up a role as Collection Technician / Research Support - Image Orders with the Auckland museum in 2016. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Fiji Language week, we’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Juliana Satchell-Deo, Associate Curator Pasifika at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.   Juliana was born and raised in Papua New Guinea, schooled in Queensland before moving to Suva at the age of 13 living in Lami.  Juliana was formerly a part time lecturer in interior design at UNITEC Institute of Technology, before taking up a role as Collection Technician / Research Support - Image Orders with the Auckland museum in 2016. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Fiji Language week, we’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Sai Lealea MNZM, Chair of the National Fijian Language Committee. Sai is a member of the Ministry of Social developments Pacific Steering group, advisory trustee of the Pacific Development & Conservation Trust, as well as a former chairman for the Wellington City Council Pacific Advisory group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Fiji Language week, we’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Sai Lealea MNZM, Chair of the National Fijian Language Committee. Sai is a member of the Ministry of Social developments Pacific Steering group, advisory trustee of the Pacific Development & Conservation Trust, as well as a former chairman for the Wellington City Council Pacific Advisory group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we begin our Fiji Language Week celebrations on Pacific Breakfast for 2020, we welcome Talatala Jim Wasasala, from the New River Christian Mission Fellowship International in Southland, who will open our morning with a lotu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we begin our Fiji Language Week celebrations on Pacific Breakfast for 2020, we welcome Talatala Jim Wasasala, from the New River Christian Mission Fellowship International in Southland, who will open our morning with a lotu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auckland Tuvalu Community Trust is having a kids book launch today, as part of Tuvalu Language Week 2020 celebrations. Two of the authors Meliele Kaveinga & Alamai Sioni join us now on Pacific Breakfast.  Meliele wrote: Te Tala O Tautunu Mai Vaitupu / The Legend of Tautunu from Vaitupu Te Ili O Funafuti / The Ili Of Funafuti  While Alamai wrote: Te Taa O Nukulaelae / The Taa Of Nukulaelae   Te Taututu Mote Taumalo / The Tautiti and Taumalo Matua Fakamoe O Nanumaga / Matua Fakamoe of Nanumaga Nui Iloga e Kakateke / Nui's Unique Heritage  Fou Mai Tuaa O Nukufetau / The Magical Garlands of Nukufetau Te Fakatooga Vaiua O Niutao / The Rainmaker of Niutao  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auckland Tuvalu Community Trust is having a kids book launch today, as part of Tuvalu Language Week 2020 celebrations. Two of the authors Meliele Kaveinga & Alamai Sioni join us now on Pacific Breakfast.  Meliele wrote: Te Tala O Tautunu Mai Vaitupu / The Legend of Tautunu from Vaitupu Te Ili O Funafuti / The Ili Of Funafuti  While Alamai wrote: Te Taa O Nukulaelae / The Taa Of Nukulaelae   Te Taututu Mote Taumalo / The Tautiti and Taumalo Matua Fakamoe O Nanumaga / Matua Fakamoe of Nanumaga Nui Iloga e Kakateke / Nui's Unique Heritage  Fou Mai Tuaa O Nukufetau / The Magical Garlands of Nukufetau Te Fakatooga Vaiua O Niutao / The Rainmaker of Niutao  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Te wiki o te reo Maori on Pacific Breakfast, we’re joined now by Stacey Morrison; television & radio host, tama’ita’i o le ele’ele, wahine toa, tinā, author, whaea & katiaki ko te reo maori & tikanga maori.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Te wiki o te reo Maori on Pacific Breakfast, we’re joined now by Stacey Morrison; television & radio host, tama’ita’i o le ele’ele, wahine toa, tinā, author, whaea & katiaki ko te reo maori & tikanga maori.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geographically, Ngāti Kahungunu has the second largest tribal rohe in the country, from the Wharerata Ranges in the Wairoa district extending to the Rimutaka Range in south Wairarapa. The coastal boundaries are Paritu in the north to Turakirae in the south. The Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi became incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on the 19th of December 1988, as Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Kahungunu Incorporated.Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated is a mandated iwi organisation with the authority to represent the people of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Governing body for all aspects of Iwi development. We are joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Chair of Ngati Kahungunu Incorporated Ngahiwi Tomoana. Ngāhiwi has been the Chair of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated since 1996. He has been involved in hapū and iwi development most of his life. Ngāhiwi was the Co-Chair of the Māori Economic Development Panel, and prior to that, Chair of the Primary Sector Group of the Minister of Māori Affairs’ Māori Economic Taskforce. He has led a number of Māori business delegation missions to explore opportunities in the China market, as well as many governance roles. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Geographically, Ngāti Kahungunu has the second largest tribal rohe in the country, from the Wharerata Ranges in the Wairoa district extending to the Rimutaka Range in south Wairarapa. The coastal boundaries are Paritu in the north to Turakirae in the south. The Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi became incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on the 19th of December 1988, as Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Kahungunu Incorporated.Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated is a mandated iwi organisation with the authority to represent the people of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Governing body for all aspects of Iwi development. We are joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Chair of Ngati Kahungunu Incorporated Ngahiwi Tomoana. Ngāhiwi has been the Chair of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated since 1996. He has been involved in hapū and iwi development most of his life. Ngāhiwi was the Co-Chair of the Māori Economic Development Panel, and prior to that, Chair of the Primary Sector Group of the Minister of Māori Affairs’ Māori Economic Taskforce. He has led a number of Māori business delegation missions to explore opportunities in the China market, as well as many governance roles. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A Champion of Pacific Design, Art and Culture, London Pacific Fashion Week (LPFW) acts as a platform for designers living and working in the Pacific to the United Kingdom. To do this, a select number of fashion designers from the Pacific travel to London every September for LPFW, which coincides with London Fashion Week, both to promote their brands and gain further experience in the global fashion world.   As someone who feels very connected to the art and culture of her Fijian heritage, having been raised by strong Fijian women in Rewa Province in central Fiji, CEO & Founder of LPFA, Ana Lavekau now champions Pacific Art, Design and Culture on the platform of London Pacific Fashion Week, where she gathers together fashion designers from the Pacific region in London to coincide with London Fashion Weeks, in order to promote their own brands, and for them to see inside the global fashion industry.  Lavekau has represented over 50 designers from all over the world.  She said, “to have our own South Pacific fashion platform during London Fashion Week is key; it provides a creative voice for artisans to show their work to the world through performing arts, creative design…they get opportunities to further their labels in the European market and feature in London fashion magazines.” Ana joins us now on Pacific Breakfast for more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Music Awards 2020 is taking place on the 30th of September in Auckland.  Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s plenty to celebrate in New Zealand’s Pacific music scene. The finalists for the 2020 Pacific Music Awards were announced earlier this year after a record number of entries, resulting in 24 finalists across 13 categories. Pacific Music Awards Trust spokesperson Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua said that despite the challenging situation they find themselves in, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the successes of our Pasifika artists. We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Lesa Lani Alo, who has been nominated in 3 categories (unPix Best Pacific Language, PMN Best Pacific Gospel Artist, APRA Best Pacific Song) for his song “Alo i ou faiva”. Lesa is a Dunedin based Artist and award-winning Choral Director of Samoan Descent. He is an alumnus of the University of Otago.  He has performed with and opened for local and international acts including Six60, Paramore and the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A Champion of Pacific Design, Art and Culture, London Pacific Fashion Week (LPFW) acts as a platform for designers living and working in the Pacific to the United Kingdom. To do this, a select number of fashion designers from the Pacific travel to London every September for LPFW, which coincides with London Fashion Week, both to promote their brands and gain further experience in the global fashion world.   As someone who feels very connected to the art and culture of her Fijian heritage, having been raised by strong Fijian women in Rewa Province in central Fiji, CEO & Founder of LPFA, Ana Lavekau now champions Pacific Art, Design and Culture on the platform of London Pacific Fashion Week, where she gathers together fashion designers from the Pacific region in London to coincide with London Fashion Weeks, in order to promote their own brands, and for them to see inside the global fashion industry.  Lavekau has represented over 50 designers from all over the world.  She said, “to have our own South Pacific fashion platform during London Fashion Week is key; it provides a creative voice for artisans to show their work to the world through performing arts, creative design…they get opportunities to further their labels in the European market and feature in London fashion magazines.” Ana joins us now on Pacific Breakfast for more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Pacific Breakfast show, it has been wonderful to highlight our beautiful Tongan people, culture & language. Another aspect of Tongan culture is music & in particular brass bands.  Brass bands were well established in Tonga by the 1880s and have become a strong part of the island kingdom's musical heritage. The Tongan community in New Zealand has continued this tradition with a number of active brass bands, often associated with churches or schools. This morning we’re honoured to be joined by Fakasi’i’eiki Filimoehala along with members of the Filimoehala family, who are from the Central Auckland Brass Band - Music Academy for a special performance to close off Tongan Language Week celebrations on the Pacific Breakfast Show.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Pacific Breakfast show, it has been wonderful to highlight our beautiful Tongan people, culture & language. Another aspect of Tongan culture is music & in particular brass bands.  Brass bands were well established in Tonga by the 1880s and have become a strong part of the island kingdom's musical heritage. The Tongan community in New Zealand has continued this tradition with a number of active brass bands, often associated with churches or schools. This morning we’re honoured to be joined by Fakasi’i’eiki Filimoehala along with members of the Filimoehala family, who are from the Central Auckland Brass Band - Music Academy for a special performance to close off Tongan Language Week celebrations on the Pacific Breakfast Show.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Pacific Breakfast show, it has been wonderful to highlight our beautiful Tongan people, culture & language. Another aspect of Tongan culture is music & in particular brass bands.  Brass bands were well established in Tonga by the 1880s and have become a strong part of the island kingdom's musical heritage. The Tongan community in New Zealand has continued this tradition with a number of active brass bands, often associated with churches or schools. This morning we’re honoured to be joined by Fakasi’i’eiki Filimoehala along with members of the Filimoehala family, who are from the Central Auckland Brass Band - Music Academy for a special performance to close off Tongan Language Week celebrations on the Pacific Breakfast Show.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2020. Suicide Prevention Day is observed on the 10th of September every year, to promote worldwide action to prevent suicides. This morning, we’re joined on Pacific Breakfast by Carla na Nagara (Na Nakorn), Director of the Ministry of Health’s Suicide Prevention Office and Denise Kingi-Uluave, CE for Le Va for more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2020. Suicide Prevention Day is observed on the 10th of September every year, to promote worldwide action to prevent suicides. This morning, we’re joined on Pacific Breakfast by Carla na Nagara (Na Nakorn), Director of the Ministry of Health’s Suicide Prevention Office and Denise Kingi-Uluave, CE for Le Va for more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by Former New Zealand Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh’s whose first book for children, was recently judged the supreme winner at the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined now on Pacific Breakfast by General Manager of Wellington Rape Crisis is Kyla Rayner, to talk about their services, for our most vulnerable. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.