South Auckland & coffee. RTs not endorsements. Editor @275times, Chief of News @PMN__news, write occasionally @TheSpinoffTV
Mangere, South Auckland.
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The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has committed to keep the 50th Polyfest in its hometown of Ōtara, but the decision comes at a cost. #OtaraPapatoetoe #Otara #CulturalFestival #Polyfest2024 #AucklandEvents #LocalBoard
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While most in New Zealand and Australia were recognising the Anzacs this past week, a section of the Tuvaluan community were marking some unique military history known as 'the day of the bombing'.
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In her first interview since Fa’anana Efeso Collins’ tragic passing, Vasa Fia Collins shares why she felt she had to return to work only weeks after her husband’s death.
#FaAnanaEfesoCollins #VasaFiaCollins #GriefJourney #CommunityLove #nzpol
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Forty five years after her debut for the New Zealand women’s national team, Rosie Ah Wong has been presented with her debut cap. #NZFootball #FootballHistory #WomensFootball
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PMN political reporter Alakihihifo Vailala breaks down the historic vote that has seen all parties, except National, support a member's bill which enables the restoring of the entitlement to NZ Citizenship for some Samoans. #nzpol
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In rare show of bipartisan cooperation, MPs across Parliament are set to pass a members bill to restore New Zealand citizenship for Samoans born between 1924 and 1949. Despite National saying they would not vote for it, NZ First and ACT have confirmed they will help it pass.
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Here are the concluding remarks from Teanua Tuiono's speech to MPs, before they voted to pass his member's bill.
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Incredible work by my colleagues at @PMN__News & @531pi to help build the community momentum that helped this pass. Proud day for Pacific media and Pacific communities who came together to make this possible.
@NZGreens MP @teanau_tuiono's Restoring Citizenship Removed By Citizenship Act 1982 Bill has passed, thanks to 71 votes from MPs from the Greens, Labour, Te Pati Maori, along with coalition govt parties NZ First and ACT. Head to pmn.co.nz for more.
Beautiful and important piece for anyone who is dealing with some version of imposter syndrome
Gaby Solomona attended the IWI conference and shares her week of inspiration and self re-education.
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A Green Party bill aimed at reinstating citizenship for a small group of Samoans is getting support from Pacific leaders across the political spectrum.
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A year on and 11 lives lost, PolyActive co-founder Sharon Malaitai shares how they've been helping Pacific community bounce back after one of NZ's worst weather events.
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Sita Lee says she had 'no tears left' after last year's floods - but then her community stepped in to help.
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You might be worried about how you're going to deal with your bozo family and their insufferable opinions today but thankfully I have put together this list of topics to avoid so you can keep the peace 1news.co.nz/2023/12/17/14-to…
Massive thanks to my workmate @enavuku for all his incredible work on this. And shout out to @PCF_NZ for the grant that enabled us to travel to Fiji.
To mark the one-year anniversary of Sitiveni Rabuka becoming prime minister, we are releasing the final episodes of our series, reCoup. #OneYearInOffice #SitiveniRabuka #Pacificstories #reCoupFinale
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The establishment of a new rugby hall of fame, for Pacific by Pacific, has been launched by an array of Polynesian sporting superstars. #PacificByPacific #RugbyHallofFame #PolynesianSports #SportsLegends
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This was a change from my usual Sat morn. And big thanks to my team at @PMN__News who made sure I had some relevant things to say.
Indications coalition negotiations are over their 'major hurdles', will speed up - political commentator dlvr.it/SygqdH
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Frank is a good man and he and his family have fallen into a gap in our health system. This is their only option for Selah. The surgery that would let her return to a normal life isn't available here. Chip in if you're able.
Recently I shared my daughter's health journey. It has now been confirmed that we will need to take her to Germany for surgery. It's going to cost well beyond our means so we have started a fundraiser. We would appreciate any help and support. givealittle.co.nz/cause/supp…
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Pacific Post-Election Special on Sunday 15 October
Join us for a two-hour special at midday and find out how the election results will affect Pacific people.
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Given this is probably my last political column, which has really just been an excuse to talk about my favourite music, it’s appropriate I end with a rant about Gil Scott-Heron’s all-time classic. #nzpol
Opinion: Voter turnout and the minor parties look to be important factors in this coming election. Read more: pmn.co.nz/read/politics/elec…
