Podcasts about Pasifika

Auckland's villa-lined and leafy central suburbs are some of the city's most sought after and expensive, with the trendiest cafes and bars. But Grey Lynn and Ponsonby were once working class places, home to Pasifika communities and a social justice movement. Luka Forman speaks to those who've watched the transition happen.

Listed on the YWCA's Y25 women and gender-diverse community changemakers for 2026, Mariner Fagaiava is a journalist, broadcaster and youth advocate who has been proudly telling the story of South Auckland's Pasifika and rainbow communities. She joins Saturday Morning to tell us about her mahi helping the young, the trans and the Pasifika to see themselves reflected in the media and positions of leadership.

O loo gasolo lelei pea galuega a le APEN poo le Australian Pasifika Educators Network o loo faatonusili ai se tamaitai Samoa ia Amanda Moors Mailei.O le tausaga e 2020 na faavaeina ai lenei faalapotopotoga e lagolago ma faamalosi i galuega a alii ma tamaitai faiaoga Samoa i totonu o Niu Sau Uelese ma Ausetalia atoa i aoga maualuluga ma Iunivesite E toa sefulutasi sui o le laulauafono a le APEN ae o sui auai e luaselau luasefulutolu. O leisi sini autu a le APEN o le faamalamalama atu i tagata lautele o Ausetalia uiga o tamaiti Pasefika i totonu o aoaoga.Ma e talu mai le faavaeina i le 2020 ua soo atu nisi o aoga ma iunivesite i lenei faasoa.Mo Tala Fou mai Samoa Faafofoga mai i Aso Lulu 2pm ma le Aso Faraile 2pm i le SBS Samoan.

How do you improve communication in Pacific families with the aim of preventing domestic violence?  Carol Kuisma and her daughter Jessica are Tongan women living in Australia. They have developed a set of cards aimed at starting conversations and encouraging healthy, non-violent relationships.  The idea was born out of what they saw in their social services jobs as an obvious need for more Pasifika-aimed domestic violence prevention tools.  The mother and daughter speak to Natasha Meten on Sistas Let's Talk.  Listen on ABC Radio Australia. 

A multicultural community leader in Queensland has received an award for her work in the community. Founder of Te Korowai Aroha Mary Ngarongo Bartlett - Johnston, known as Mama Mary, won the Minister’s Award at the Multicultural Queensland Awards. The organisation is a home away from home for Maori and Pasifika families while staying connected to culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is hot competition for a special new gong at this year's national high schools choir festival, The Big Sing. The Pasifika Award has been added to a coveted competition, with seven choirs vying for the category. The winner will be announced tomorrow night. Keiller MacDuff reports.

A plea for help over sky-rocketing hospitalisation rates of spre-schoolers for flu-related illnesses. Data from PHF Science shows significantly higher rates of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection than any other ethnicity or age-group, with this month the worst by far. The data for the week ending August 16th shows the Pasifika population had the highest hospitalisation rates by far - including in the ICU. Immunisation Advisory Centre Senior Maori Medical Advisor and GP, Dr Mamaeroa David spoke to John Campbell.

Leftover fish is being given out through the Kai Ika project - a collaboration between not-for-profit LegaSea, which sources the fish, and Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae, which handles the distribution. Some people in Mangere are queuing for hours to collect these parts of the fish, that are usually unused by commercial fishers, but often prized in Maori, Pasifika and Asian communities. Luka Forman reports.

In Pacific Waves today: Rescued climbers recovering well in Honiara; Pasifika unemployment figures paint a grim picture; Big political and economic challenges for New Caledonia's new president; Aotearoa marks 15 years of celebrating Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Waqa says Kiribati and Nauru did not block China missile test statement; Concerns late enrolment law changes could disenfranchise Pasifika voters; Study considers diaspora voting rights for Samoan elections; Educator hopes Aotearoa will become the Pacific education hub for region. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lynne Shori grew up with her hero dad, thinking her Papua New Guinean mother was dead. As an adult, she discovered the truth and set about finding her lost family.When Lynne was growing up, it was just her and her dad.Lynne's dad was her hero; he was different and adventurous but she always felt safe with him when they went on hair-raising adventures together in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.He had always told Lynne that her mum had died in childbirth.But when she became an adult, Lynne discovered this wasn't true.Just as she turned 40, Lynne set off to a remote island in northern Papua New Guinea to discover the truth of her family story.Once she started gathering all the answers to her lifelong questions, Lynne and her father then set about healing their own, very special relationship.Find out more about Wantaim PNG, and the work they're doing across remote Papua New Guinea, online.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores the Pacific, Pasifika, family origin stories, Stolen Generations, charity work, tok Pisin, Manus Island, father daughter relationships, mixed race children, Australia's relationship with PNG, sanitation, education, discovering your truth, mental health, mother daughter relationship, Melanesian culture, family, siblings, blended families, Oceania, geopolitics, knowing your parents, therapy, estrangement, reunion, forgiveness, grief, identity, Sydney, finance, mid-life crisis, rehab, sense of community, family secrets.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Kirsten chats with Rosetta and Milly about Pasifika party bangers! Whakarongo mai nei!

Often when diaspora or indigenous communities interact with civic spaces—hospitals, libraries, universities—the architecture itself can sometimes either signal belonging or a sense of alienation. Three Resene Student Design Award winners want to shift this by centering more Pasifika values and concepts into built environments and housing in New Zealand, to reflect the diversity of people that inhabit them. This episode features Mila Makasini, Amelia Lee Chee and Sarah McLeod-Venu in conversation with Kadambari Raghukumar.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

For the first time in 75 years the Commonwealth of Nations appointed a Poet Laureate in Selina Tusitala Marsh, the former Poet Laureate of New Zealand, who lives on the NZ island of Waiheke. Selina, who has Pasifika ancestral roots, was made Poet Laureate in 2025 by the Commonwealth Foundation, for the inaugural two year post. Her work as Laureate aims to use poetry to connect the 2.7 billion Commonwealth citizens throughout 56 nation states. British Council New Zealand and the Pacific supported Selina to come to Scotland for a curated programme of exhibitions, talks and performances produced by the Scottish Poetry Library and the Games Festival's Watershed initiative. While in Scotland Selina recorded a podcast at the Scottish Poetry Library with Scottish Makar, Peter Mackay. She brought her official hand-carved New Zealand Laureate tokotoko stick with her, which accompanies her at all her public events. Selina and Peter's wide-ranging conversation will be catnip for poetry lovers, an absolute joy to listen to, beginning with Selina reading her poem Tusitala, and where her middle name comes from. And yes the tokotoko stick is discussed!

In Pacific Waves today: One person confirmed dead at Solomon Islands gold mine; Fiji conjoined twins prepare for separation surgery; Indonesian govt silencing Papuan activists - report; Pasifika athletes shine at the Commonwealth games. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Entrepreneur consultant Leia Muniz comes on to talk about her journey through the education industry, her Pasifika roots and her favorite things.

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he agree with Christopher Luxon's statement about Pasifika, "We're gonna make sure we deliver for them"; if so, why? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ to the Minister of Climate Change: Does he agree with this Government's climate policies and actions? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by the target of a 50,000 reduction in people receiving jobseeker support; if so, when does she expect to reach the target? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What recent reports has he seen on housing in New Zealand? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that Australian company Learning First "started work on benchmarking" the curriculum rewrite; if so, is she confident that benchmarking the curriculum was the extent of Learning First's involvement? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she believe that having a job pulls people out of poverty? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide on putting an end to open-plan classrooms? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: How much of the $675 million approved in October 2025 for pre-implementation work on roads of national significance has now been spent, and on which projects? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What recent announcements has he made about supporting hunter-led conservation? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all the Government's statements and actions in relation to the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill? SIMON COURT to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent statements has he made about freshwater farm plans?

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - उत्तरी क्वीन्सल्यान्डका स्थानीय प्यासिफिक समुदायहरू, प्यासिफिक अस्ट्रेलिया लेबर मोबिलिटी योजनाका सहभागीहरू र साउथ सी आइल्यान्डर समुदायका मानिसहरू इनिसफेलमा आयोजित वार्षिक प्यासिफिका महोत्सवमा एकसाथ भेला भएका छन्। - हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।थप सुन्नुहोस्

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - 퀸즐랜드 최북단 지역의 현지 파시피카 커뮤니티가 PALM 프로그램 참가자 및 사우스 시 아일랜더들과 힘을 합쳐 이니스페일(Innisfail)에서 열리는 연례 파시피카 축제를 함께 치렀습니다. - 호주 공영방송 SBS 한국어 프로그램은 호주 한인 커뮤니티를 위한 뉴스와 생활 정보, 그리고 다양한 이야기를 전합니다. 호주와 한국을 잇는 신뢰할 수 있는 콘텐츠를 만나보세요.더 많은 뉴스와 팟캐스트는 SBS 한국어 프로그램 웹사이트에서 확인하세요.www.sbs.com.au/korean

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - Các cộng đồng người dân gốc đảo Thái Bình Dương sống ở Viễn Bắc Queensland, đã tụ họp cùng các di dân mới tham gia chương trình PALM, cũng như cư dân đến từ các đảo Nam Hải, hân hoan tham gia Lễ hội Pasifika thường niên của Innisfail. -

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - В Иннисфейле, на севере Квинсленда, местные общества Pasifika, участники программы PALM Scheme и представители общины жителей Южных морей объединились, чтобы провести ежегодный праздник культуры и традиций островов Тихого океана. - Больше историй, интервью и новостей от SBS Russian доступно здесь.Слушайте программу на русском языке SBS по понедельникам, четвергам и субботам в 12 часов дня.Читайте нас в Facebook и подпишитесь на наши подкасты по этой ссылке.Смотрите прямые трансляции Чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA 2026™ бесплатно на SBS On Demand.

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - Komunitas Pasifika lokal di Far North Queensland telah bergabung dengan para peserta Skema PALM dan masyarakat South Sea Islander dalam acara tahunan Perayaan Pasifika di Innisfail. - Dengarkan SBS Indonesian setiap hari Senin, Rabu, Jumat, dan Minggu jam 3 sore.Ikuti kami di Facebook dan Instagram, serta jangan lewatkan podcast kami.

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - クイーンズランド州の最も北の地域、ファー・ノース・クイーンズランドの地元コミュニティーから、太平洋地域の人を対象にした就労制度、通称パームスキームの参加者、そして南太平洋出身の人まで、毎年イニスフェイルで行われるお祭り「パシフィカ・セレブレーション」に集まります。 - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - 昆士蘭州遠北地區的太平洋島民社群，聯同「太平洋澳洲勞工流動計劃」(PALM) 參與者及南海島民，一同參與城鎮 Innisfail 一年一度的 Pasifika Celebration。 -

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - Les communautés locales de la région Pasifika, dans l'extrême nord du Queensland, se sont associées aux participants au programme PALM et aux insulaires des mers du Sud pour la célébration annuelle « Pasifika » d'Innisfail. -

Local Pasifika communities, in Far North Queensland, have joined together with PALM Scheme participants, and South Sea Islanders for Innisfail's annual Pasifika Celebration. - 昆州远北地区的本地太平洋岛国社区，与太平洋劳工流动计划参与者以及南海岛民后裔共同参与了因尼斯费尔一年一度的太平洋文化庆典。（点击上方收听音频） -

Vea Mafile'o has spent years putting Pasifika stories on the big screen. Now, she's one of 529 film professionals invited the Academy this year.

Despite Māori and Pasifika being at higher risk of obesity and the diseases associated with it, they are far less likely to be using GLP-1 drugs. 

Tigilau Ness says the project represents another wave of displacement for Māori and Pasifika whānau in Auckland's central suburbs.

Hosts Nackie and Carl talk about current events in Pasifika culture

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan nationals in Vietnam are 'neglected' - opposition leader; Australian govt refusing to medivac ill refugee - advocate; State of emergency in Marshall Islands extends for 90 days; Award winning Pasifika housing project eyes Auckland expansion. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A child psychologist says it's not a surprise to find nearly a quarter of young people experience high levels of psychological distress. A new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report also reveals a high level of unmet need for Māori and young people. Child psychologist Sara Chatwin says life pressures and online content are fuelling issues. She says groups really struggling include men, Māori, Pasifika, and youth. "And showing up consistently in our suicide statistics and all the rest of it - I think we've got a record problem and we're not actually seeing this for what it is." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Outrage in PNG over dolphin catch on foreign purse seiner; Trump opens Pacific national marine monuments to fishing; OFC Pro League in good stead for upcoming seasons; Pasifika housing initiative in Porirua wins award. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Hopes AUT's new research clinic will improve Pasifika health outcomes; Mixed reactions to Israel's new embassy in Fiji; Surviving conjoined twin Sawong returns home to PNG; No June fuel price relief for the Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From South Auckland to the world stage, the Royal Family Dance Crew says its success is proof that Maori and Pasifika creatives can have big dreams. Founded by Parris Goebel, they have choreographed and performed alongside global superstars like Rihanna, Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga and most recently, Karol G, who was a headliner at Coachella. They are now touring Australia and will be performing at Melbourne's Rising Festival. Reporter Tiana Haxton has more.

In Pacific Waves today: Auckland FC goal scorer embraces Samoan roots; Budget 2026: Underwhelming on Pasifika policy; Welcome boost for NZ aid to the Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa language week starts in churches across Aotearoa; 12 Pasifika leaders named in NZ Kings Birthday Honours; Samoa PM says youths are being 'used' by drug cartels; Moana pip Brumbies to end 2026 season on a high. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Poet, performer and award-winning author, Tusiata Avia has forged her own path as a Pasifika voice on themes like racism and identity delivered with humour, honesty and courage. The 2026 International Institute of Modern Letters Writer in Residence for the Academy of New Zealand Literature, her latest work is called Giving Birth to My Father. A collection of poems, it is an exploration and expression of grief and acceptance. She speaks to Susie about loss, life - and getting into trouble.

On Tagata o te Moana this week: The UN backs landmark ICJ climate ruling. Is New Zealand contributing to the militarisation of the Pacific? We look at a new rule to boost women candidates in PNG politics. And later on, Pasifika poetry. All that and more stories from the week at RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A diabetes organisation is worried about the possible impact of a Pharmac proposal to remove ethnicity as a criteria for several type two diabetes drugs. Maori and Pasifika are at greater risk of developing type two diabetes and in 2021 it was decided to prioritise access to these patients. 

Kenneth Chapman on creating a fantasy world that reflected  himself. with his children's book  Lonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove. .

Weddings and funerals are two of the biggest life events for most of us, but it all gets taken up a notch in Pacific cultures. A new TVNZ show '400 Weddings & and a Funeral' explores the traditions, expectations and emotions behind the celebrations. It premieres at 9:35 Saturday night on TVNZ 1 and will be on TVNZ+. Hosts Bella Kalolo- Suraj & Haanz Fa'avae-Jackson join Jesse to let you know what to expect! [picture id="4JR07Q5_400WAF_Bella_and_Haanz_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

An Auckland University researcher says raising the superannuation age will increase inequality, especially for Maori and Pasifika. The Director of Auckland University's Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research, Professor Ngaire Kerse, who also works as a GP spoke to John Campbell.

Coming up on Tagata o te Moana: Amnesty International calls for full independent investigation into the death of a man in Fiji military custody. The CNMI remains firmly in response mode following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. And a Museum researcher says Pasifika soldiers who served in the World Wars deserved to be remembered this ANZAC weekend. All that and more stories from the week at RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Fuel crisis deepens for Pacific nations; Bougainville MP urges PNG to make a call on independence push; Study finds rates of dementia 50 percent higher for Māori and Pasifika. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: HIV cases surge in Fiji; Warriors honour players and fans with Pasifika night; Handling errors let Fijian Drua down against the Blues. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Questions to Ministers Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Finance: Will the update on New Zealand's four fuel alert levels tomorrow include a change in alert levels, or will it be an explainer of what the levels are? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What funding increases, if any, can foodbank and food rescue organisations expect to receive in Budget 2026 to support the one in three households who are struggling to put kai on the table (as reported by the Hunger Monitor) during rising fuel price pressures? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcement has she made regarding New Zealand's national qualification? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by the Government's track record on Maori employment; if so, why? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about preparing the healthcare system for winter? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Is he concerned about the report from Cotality that showed the average rent-to-income ratio is as high as 28 percent; if not, why not? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many people, if any, receiving benefits or superannuation have children in their care and are also in paid employment? RIMA NAKHLE to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about improving outcomes for rentals and landlords? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he accept the findings of the Auditor-General's report into emergency housing; if so, will he give any direction to the Ministry of Social Development to change their practices? SIMON COURT to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of the Government's statements and actions? Hon JENNY SALESA to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he stand by his statement that "this Government is committed to improving the lives of all New Zealanders, including our Pacific communities"; if so, how many more Pasifika are now unemployed compared to December 2023? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent progress has been made against the Government's mental health targets?

Polyfest, the world's largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival is taking place this week at Auckland's Manukau Sports Bowl. 

The cultural diversity of New Zealand students is being celebrated this week at Polyfest, the world's largest Pasifika secondary school cultural festival. The event officially launched on Wednesday with an intimate flag raising ceremony. Tiana Haxton was there.

Papali'i Lisa Taouma is an award-winning documentary maker, writer, director and producer, recognised for bringing the essence of Pasifika communities to the screen. She talks to Mihingarangi about her company, Tikilounge Productions, and navigating change.