Press Release – NikNak Media South Aucklands Soul Brown returns with Fire – the second single from his upcoming EP – just in time for Cook Islands Language Week , which runs from August 1 to August 7. This years theme is tuituiia au ki te Oneone o tku Ui …
South Auckland’s Soul Brown returns with ‘Fire’ – the second single from his upcoming EP – just in time for Cook Islands Language Week, which runs from August 1 to August 7. This year’s theme is ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna, which means, “connect me to the soil of my ancestors”.
‘Fire’ is a good-time tune with an ‘island party’ vibe that blends the unmistakable sound of the ukulele with an infectious beat and a Cook Islands chant (Kuki Pe’e) courtesy of The Kabin Bread Boyz.
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Pacific languages, cultures and identity are essential to the health and wellbeing of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio.
“Language is the key to the definition of our overall Pacific wellbeing.”
This year, the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) will be supporting nine Pacific Language Weeks driven by Pacific communities.
“Language is fundamental to providing Pacific peoples with an anchor to their identity, confidence, and safety as we navigate our way through the economic and social challenges ahead post the COVID-19 pandemic,” Minister Sio says.
In 2020, Pacific Communities displayed their resilience to the COVID-19 environment by moving Language Week activities online. This year will build on last year’s digital successes and with the option to continue online delivery.
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Playwrights, teachers, reverends, advocates and athletes are among the 13 Pacific people who have received New Year s Honours, a group the Pacific peoples minister has described as inspiring.
Auckland early childhood educator, Afamasaga Vaafusuaga Telesia McDonald-Alipia is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Afamasaga has had a long-involvement with Pacific early childhood education, dating back to 1991. She was New Zealand s national coordinator for the Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters, which now has 40 centres across the country.
A tribute
Award-winning playwright Victor Rodger has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for his services to theatre and Pacific arts.
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Claire Trevett: The lol-lights and comedy awards of 2020
23 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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OPINION:
The hunt for the laughs in 2020 was particularly challenging. In politics, not much good happened to anyone other than Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Her re-election with a full majority in Parliament was the reward for having to contend with all the crap (there is no other word for it, sorry) 2020 unloaded on her desk.
Even the PM admitted she would have been happy to trade in a few seats for a less fraught year.
The election result emerges. Cartoon / Rod Emmerson
But amid the dross there were moments of comedy, sparkles of light.
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