531pi: Recent Episodes

531pi has served our Pacific communities since 1993 with a blend of news, views, information and talk back - all combined with a music mix you'll hear nowhere else. During the day, our programmes cater to first and second generation Pacific migrants. After 6 pm, our nine community language programmes serve a different Pacific island each night.

We're joined now by Matilda Koria, Director of Level Up literacy. on #PacificDays as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs.

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We're joined by Fatu Suisala Service Provider Network manager with Pacific Business Trust, joining us to talanoa about the procurement support services available to our Pasifika businesses.

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Beautification Trust CEO, Daniel Barthow joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Eye on Nature EcoFest a month-long, free outdoor and online festival packed with events and activities for South Auckland whānau to connect with the environment and learn about sustainable living.

Eye on Nature EcoFest

2 April - 1 May 2022

For details and the full programme, visit eyeonnature.nz

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Dr Moeata Keil was born and raised in Samoa in the villages of Vaimea, Moamoa and Afiamalu. She moved to Aotearoa New Zealand to pursue a tertiary education and was awarded her PhD from the University of Auckland/Waipapa Taumata Rau in 2020.

Moeata has since been working as a lecturer in sociology at the University of Auckland/ Waipapa Taumata Rau. More recently, she was awarded an MBIE Science Whitinga research fellowship.

This morning Dr Moeata Keil joins us to talk about her research about the role family members play in being part of the village that raises a child when parents separate or live apart.

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Citizens Advice Bureau NZ (CABNZ) Deputy Chief Executive Dr Andrew Hubbard joins us now on #PacificDays, to talanoa about the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) calling on the Government to protect the rights of people who are renting, but not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

For more information on your rights as a renter, go to: https://tenant.aratohu.nz/

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Christian Prescott, founder of Sneaker Clean NZ, New Zealand's first professional cleaning service, to talanoa about their new clean for a cause initiative.

To donate sneakers please go to: https://sneakerclean.co.nz/clean-for-a-cause/

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As we continue our talanoa series on legal matters, we’re joined now on #PacificDays by Danielle Fuemana, who worked as a commercial property lawyer at Chapman Tripp in Auckland. We talanoa about the Pacific Lawyers Association Clerkship/Graduate Recruitment talanoa session happening tonight at 6pm on their Facebook page.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Artist Yuki Kihara, who is taking part in a live talanoa this evening between 6:30pm-7:30pm, in the lead up to the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte 2022). The NZ pavilion opens at the Venice Biennale on 23 April where Yuki will be featured as New Zealand's artist.

Event - Live Talanoa: Yuki Kihara & NZ Pavilion Curators.

When - Wednesday 23rd March 6:30pm-7:30pm.

To watch the live talanoa go to - https://www.facebook.com/events/356175509717859/ or go to: https://www.nzatvenice.com/

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts. Today an in depth look into the conflict in Ukraine:

Latest update.
Prospects for a cease-fire and long-term compromise.
What is the West doing about the conflict?
Where does China stand currently regarding the conflict.
Other serious conflicts around the world.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Leu Wasasala, Helpline advisor with Money Talks for our weekly series, helping you manage your finances better in 2022. Today we take a closer look at Debt Collection.

You can phone the Money Talks team on 0800 345 123

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We're joined by the manager of Venus Grazing, Venus Tamapeau on #PacificDays as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews joins us to talanoa about the NZ Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM.

For more info & to enter go to: https://apprenticechallenge.nz/

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Rebecca Russell has been announced as the new CEO of Auckland Rugby League (ARL) & will take up the role from 11th April 2022. She joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Faliu Liuaana, one of the founders of NOFO Fitness in Porirua, to talanoa about their amazing programme. A launching pad for people to Just Start their fitness journey, to enable a person to Just Move no matter what shape or size they are.

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Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā Mai Le Moana Trust is all about providing spaces where all Rangatahi/Autalavou can congregate, fellowship, and create a safe place for them to be their unique selves.

Community workers Madeleine Samuel Pesefea & Vila Samuelu join us to talk about the Le Malaga Moanaroa retreat, Covid support and kaikai session.Go to: www.nuowtrmoanatrust.com

This morning we have Madeleine Samuel-Pesefea and Vila Samuelu who are community workers for Le Malaga Moanaroa to talk about some support services they are providing and upcoming events

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Papalii Mele Maualaivao, is a Samoan who was adopted by a Ukrainian family when she lived in New York City. She joins us on #PacificDays to share her incredible experience.

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We're joined now by Fauono Ken Laban, Sky TV commentator, Wellington Regional Councillor & radio commentator on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Manu Vatuvei sentencing & impacts of mental wellbeing after retirement for professional athletes.

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Lisa Williams-Lahari|Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat & former journalist joins us every Friday on Pacific Days, looking at the big news stories from across the Pacific region over the past week.

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nib Blues & Black Ferns player, Theresa Matauaina Fitzpatrick, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the 'A Day in the Life' of series, which take a behind-the-scenes-look at the lives of the Blues wāhine, as they prepare for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Right Rev Hamish Galloway, Moderator for the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand to talanoa about the statement from the leaders of New Zealand's four main denominations Presbyterian, Catholic, Anglican & Methodist Churches in N.Z. on the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Full statement below:

Leaders of New Zealand’s four main Christian denominations have released a statement on Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Statement on Ukraine

Across the globe people are horrified by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

In a region that learnt the devastating lessons of war last century, the pattern has the tragic possibility of repeating. It flies in the face of much of the progress in peaceful coexistence that Europe has made in recent decades.

Once again, on European soil, we see the rights and wellbeing of millions of ordinary people trampled on by an aggressive and entitled leader.

It also flies in the face of the Jesus-values of peace-making. In this instance, those values call us to stand against violence and stand with the oppressed.

Those values call for de-escalation and peace talks.

They call for humility and kindness.

As Christians we stand in solidarity with the vast chorus of voices calling for the aggression to end and the peaceful solutions to begin.

Signed:

Right Rev Hamish Galloway Andrew Doubleday

Moderator President

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand Methodist Church of New Zealand

Cardinal John A Dew Archbishop Don Tamihere &

Catholic Church Archbishop of Wellington, Archbishop Philip Richardson

New Zealand Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

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Liline Hewett, Te Ara Ahunga Ora - Retirement Commission, Project Specialist Pacific joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their new Pacific Peoples Pathways to Homeownership programme, which was recently launched.

For more info please phone - 0800 000 024

or go to the website - https://skillsupdate.co.nz/pathway-to-home-ownership.../

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

Today we talanoa about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which now in its sixth day.

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We welcome back Seini Falefata, qualified & practising Psychiatric Nurse with Etu Pasifika in Christchurch, for our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo" - A new wave for mental wellbeing on Pacific Days.

Last week we looked at an article that highlighted the rising numbers of “self-harm” admissions to hospitals amongst young people. An indication of what many are calling a “mental health crisis” among young people.

We will continue to explore this especially with massive numbers of Omicron heading into the 20k plus zone as we project towards the peak of the current outbreak.

How do families stay vigilant and mentally resilient? What are ways families can stay sane if they are trapped in their home for 10 days of self-isolation if they have a household case?

How do youth cope with the likelihood they will be infected if their school or classes have a majority of cases?

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

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Pasifika Business Talanoa on #PacificDays, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs.

Today, we're joined by co-owner and director of Ikuna Taste, Pauline Fotu-Moala.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Leu Wasasala, Helpline advisor with Money Talks for week four of our four week series, aimed at helping you manage your finances better in 2022. Today we take a closer look at loans.

Today we look at contracts.

You can phone the Money Talks team on 0800 345 123

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Founder of Cycle Safe Porirua Malaga Mali'i Findlay Siania joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa on the work they do & an exciting new announcement.

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Naomi Esera (Admissions Advisor) & Uelese Vavae (Lecturer Digital Media and Design, Certificate Programme) from Whitecliffe Manukau Campus join us on #PacificDays to talanoa about programmes they have available.

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The National Pacific Radio Trust is a charitable Trust, established to deliver a national Pacific multimedia network under a Trust Deed with the Government.

The delivery entity is Pacific Media Network (PMN) which operates two national radio networks (NiuFM, 531pi) and its online channels, 10 Pacific language radio programmes (and its online channels), and PMN News.

You’re listening to 531PI and with our sister station NiuFM we are governed by the National Pacific Radio Trust Board.

The Chairman of the NPRT board since 2017 is Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu who’s term is about to end.

Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu of Pukekohe has significant governance and management experience. He is of Samoan ancestry, born in the village of Satuimalufilufi.

His family also come from the villages of Faleapuna and Satapuala.

A former New Zealand diplomat and trade negotiator. Peter was the Head of Government and Community Relations for NZ Post and is a former Interim CEO and General Manager of the Tamaki Regeneration Company, a large Crown company which owns 2,500 social housing in East Auckland.

He currently operates his own management consultancy, Navigator Limited. He is on the Global Board of Amnesty International, which is responsible for over 2,000 staff globally and its NZ$600 million income and was recently appointed Vice Chair the first preston of Pacifci original to hold such a senior position in Amnesty.

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The protest at Parliament grounds in Wellington continues and Victoria University Students have expressed disappointment and frustration over the situation that has left their Pipitea campus closed.

Ralph Zambrano is President of the Victoria University of Wellington Student Association. He is in his third year majoring in Law and International Relations, minoring in Public Policy.

Edwina Harris is the 2022 President of the Pasifika Students’ Council at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and is in her final year of a BA studying a triple major in International Relations, Development Studies and Political Science.

Edwina and Ralph join us to talk about how students at Victoria University are banding together to petition for a return of their campus.

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The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric (NIWA) Research is a Crown Research Institute established to provide the science to help New Zealand manage the transition to a sustainable future.

Anuragh Chandra is originally from Fiji and works as an instrument technician-Climate and Hydrology. He also helps manage the NIWA Climate Monitoring Network ,making sure that everything is working to ensure our scientists have access to the data they need on a daily basis.

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Maulupeivao Dr Betty Ofe-Grant is a Researcher and Lecturer at AUT. As an academic she researches and teaches about careers, human resources, labour migration, diversity, tagata pasifika, workplace literacy and numeracy

She talks about research she is leading which looks at the way NZ deals with literacy and numeracy in particular with Maori and Pacific people.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Graeme Cosslett, President of the Publishers Association, to talanoa about the new hub for educational publishing.

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Road safety charity, BRAKE NZ director, Caroline Perry joins us on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Road to Zero campaign

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Greater Wellington Regional Council travel choice advisor Kirsty Barr, to talanoa about Movin' March 2022 - An initiative to encourage children across Greater Wellington to Walk, cycle and scooter to school in the month of March.

Interested schools can sign up for Movin’March until Tuesday 1 March.

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As we continue our talanoa series on legal matters, we’re joined now on #PacificDays by Lemaluotiafau Faiaoga Senior Solicitor at Norris Ward McKinnon in Hamilton & Kelly Williams Senior Associate at Buddle Findlay. Today we look at buying & selling property.

Buying a property

What do you need to know before you put an offer on a house?
What kind of conditions should a purchaser include in their offer?
When do you need a lawyer and why?
What is a guarantee?
What is a mortgage?
What are the differences between a floating loan, fixed interest loan and an overdraft facility?
What does it mean when a property has unconsented work and how will this affect me?
What is a pre-settlement inspection and why is it important?

Selling a property

If you’re looking to sell – is a private sale preferable or a REA?
Do you need a lawyer to assist with the sale and why?
What do we mean by an unconditional and conditional sale?
What is the difference between sales by auction, tender and negotiation?
What is a cross lease and what are my obligations when selling a cross lease property?
What is the purpose of an escape clause?

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We’re joined now by Tuiloma Gayle Lafaialii, CEO of PEC on #PacificDays to talanoa about the launch of their new name & brand: Centre for Pacific languages, taking place this afternoon in Auckland.

For more information please go to the new website (which goes live at 4pm today) - www.centreforpacificlanguages.co.nz

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Emeline Dulce M Paat-Dahlstrom

CEO of SpaceBase Limited, for a talanoa about the recent Space For Planet Earth Challenge competition.

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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 our weekly look at global politics.

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has reached a new phase.
The Winter Olympics have concluded.
South Koreans go to the polls in two weeks.

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We welcome back Seini Falefata, qualified & practising Psychiatric Nurse with Etu Pasifika in Christchurch, for our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo" - A new wave for mental wellbeing on Pacific Days.

Today - A recent article in the NZ Herald highlighted the rising numbers of “self-harm” admissions to hospitals amongst young people. This is an indication of what many are calling a “mental health crisis” among our youth. We will explore this in today's talanoa with Seini and continue next week with a wider panel that includes young people.

Here is the article from the NZ Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rise-in-self-harm-hospitalisations-points-togrowing-mental-health-crisis-among-youngpeople/SLIWRR6V445ORXJOF3OC7VZUOE/

Please submit your questions to Seini in the comments.

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms.

You can also follow us on social media:

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Theresa Alaimoana Helpline advisor with Money Talks, as well as a Cultural Coordinator Financial Mentor with Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust, for week three of our four week series, aimed at helping you manage your finances better in 2022. Today we take a closer look at loans.

You can phone the Money Talks team on 0800 345 123

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by PSA organiser Will Matthews to talanoa about the vote by 10,000 health workers, from across Aotearoa to strike.

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Pasifika Business Talanoa, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs.

Today, we're joined by Falute Vaauli-Lene – Founder & Director of Pacific40 on #PacificDays.

To find out more go to: https://www.pacific40.com/

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Lisa Williams-Lahari|Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat joins us on #PacificDays every week for an overview of the big news stories from across the pacific.

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Leipua Funganitao Fatu Tu'ipulotu joins us on #PacificDays to share her journey of migrating to Australia in 2018 from New Zealand.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by John & Fee Mann, from D65 Fitness to help you set your fitness goals for 2022.

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International Mother Language Day is observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism. This years theme is ‘Using Technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and Opportunities’.

The Pasifika Education Centre is a recognised Pacific centre of excellence for Pacific language revitalisation, cultural knowledge and advocacy across Aotearoa and throughout the Pacific region.

Joining us on the show this morning as we celebrate and observe International Mother Language Day we have Pasifika Education Centre C.E.O Tuiloma Gayle Lafaiali’i

Academic Programmes & Tutor Lead -Meritiana Spandow

Kalani Careace Mose is a student and language champion of P.E.C who is on a multilingual journey to learn different Pacific languages.

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Having a new baby, or young children can be hard work and having a good support network is one of the main ingredients for getting through those early stages.

Bellyful provides support to whanau who have babies or young children.

Sally Warrender joined Bellyful Franklin in 2014 as a way to meet people in the community. She manages the branch looking after a fabulous team of volunteers.

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We cross live to parliament, as anti mandate protests, along with the occupation at parliament now into day eleven. PMN News journalist Elijah Fa'afiu is joined by Leao Tildsley, who was the New Conservative Party candidate for Kelston at the elections in 2020.

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Redelond Tsounga, City Vision candidate for the Albert-Eden Puketapapa Ward local body elections in October, joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.

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e’re joined now by Social Policy Analyst Ronji Tanielu, with the Salvation Army for a talanoa on Salvation Army's 2022 State of the nation report, which was released yesterday.

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Kalafi Moala joins us now on #PacificDays from Tonga, for an update on on recovery efforts & COVID-19 Outbreak in the kingdom.

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Dutty Merch is a new clothing line bringing a fusion of Afrobeat clothing and merchandise vibe to life.

We are happy to have the vivacious and fearless Ernestina Bonsu Maro to talk about her new line.

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PACIFICA Incorporated is a national organization with branches operating throughout New Zealand seeking to provide opportunities for Pacific women.

Alofa Lale was elected as the National President of PACIFICA Inc last year and joins us to talk about how they have had to adapt operations whilst we remain in Red traffic light settings.

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Preliminary figures from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) indicate that the preventable fatal drowning toll for the official holiday period is 14, a 180 per cent increase on the five-year average.

This year’s summer holiday period ran from Friday, 24 December 2021 through to Wednesday, 5 January 2022.

To give us an understanding of indigenous perspectives when it comes to water safety we have Rob Hewitt who is the kaihautū Māori for Water Safety New Zealand.

Dr Chanel Phillips is a lecturer at the University of Otago who specialises in Māori water safety, and the creator of the Wai Puna model that now underpins the new national water safety strategy.

They work with the water safety sector to better implement and reflect te ao Māori, ensuring the implementation of Wai Puna across the sector, and encourage better engagement with whānau, hapū and iwi.

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Jason Tiatia is a former professional sportsman representing New Zealand in rugby. He is a graduate of Otago Polytechnic majoring in Sport Management and holds a Diploma in Tertiary Teaching and Learning from Ara Institute of Canterbury where he is the Samoan Language tutor.

He is a representative on many advisory groups and BOT and is an advocate for Samoan Language revitalisation amongst those organisations and community groups.

He is a co-founder of Le Au Fetau a group formed to strengthen the transmission of Samoan Language within families in Christchurch.

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Fourteen teams of Young Pacific Leaders representing nine different Pacific nations and territories will be part of a showcase this week.

The Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) program is the U.S. government’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in the Pacific.

Public Affairs Officer at the US Consulate Angela Kennedy joins us this morning

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This morning we are featuring a Pasifika owned business that specialises in vehicle signage, wraps, building signage and design. Icon signs is owned by NZ born Cook Islander Delano Atai and he joins us now to talk business

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Imelda Rokoua joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about being announced as the winner of the top Pacific Nurse award for 2021, an extension of ProCare’s Top Pacific and Māori Medical Award – in partnership with The University of Auckland, which has been in place since 2003.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

Update on Russia/Ukraine crisis.
Updates on other conflicts around the world currently.
U.S. response to China & Taiwan standoff.
Election in the Philippines in May.

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We welcome back Seini Falefata, qualified & practising Psychiatric Nurse with Etu Pasifika in Christchurch, for our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing on Pacific Days.

Today - With the rising numbers during this current Omicron outbreak, we’ll look at how families can be better prepared to keep themselves safe and manage the on-going stress and disruption this outbreak has for parents, children and elders.

Please submit your questions to Seini in the comments.

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms.

You can also follow us on social media:

Pasifika Medical Association

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Twitter: @MedicalPasifika
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pasifika-medical-association-group/

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New Zealand will be moving into Phase 2 of the Government’s Omicron response as daily cases continue to climb. Yesterday cases hit a high with 981 new positive community cases.

To talk about how our district health boards in Wellington are preparing we have Director Pacific Peoples Health 2DHB Tagaloa Junior Ulu.

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Last week a petition calling for pay transparency legislation was presented to the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood.

We find out more about the petition and pacific pay gap inquiry by talking with Equal Employment

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Theresa Alaimoana Helpline advisor with MoneyTalks NZ, as well as a Cultural Coordinator Financial Mentor with Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust, for week two of our four week series, aimed at helping you manage your finances better in 2022. T

oday we look at the role of a financial mentor.

Phone the team at Money Talks now to take advantage of their free & confidential service on 0800 345 123

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Back for 2022: Pasifika Business Talanoa, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs. Today, we're joined by Louella Hall of Wella's Cakery on #PacificDays.

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Alexandria Nicholas & Sue Pirrit, from the Pacific Heartbeat Team with the Heart Foundation join us now on Pacific Days for our weekly health talanoa. Today, to kick off our new talanoa segment looking at School lunches.

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Bex Peterson aka Sassy, Pacific Soul Singer joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her new IGTV series Sassio Yarns, which looks at issues in the community.

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ASB Polyfest 2022 is moving online this year. ASB Polyfest director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu joins us now on #PacificDays for more.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by John & Fee Mann, from D65 Fitness . This week we look at nutrition & it's importance as part of any exercise programme.

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Ngatepaeru Marsters, National Pasifika Midwifery Co-ordinator, Te ara ō Hine – Tapu Ora Auckland University of Technology, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her work in nurturing the next generation of Pasifika midwives.

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Auckland City Councillor Alf Filipaina, joins us on #PacificDays to talanoa on the life & times of his older brother Olsen Filipaina, who died yesterday aged 64, due to kidney failure.

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Stephen Kho, Cybersecurity Expert at Avast joins us now on #PacificDays for more on cyber threats to be aware of in 2022

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Lisa Williams-Lahari|Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat joins us now on Pacific Days for our weekly talanoa, looking at the big news stories from across the Pacific over the past week.

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Pauline & Lynette from Aukilani Kids Childcare in Avondale, join us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Ataga'i Esera, director of Family Law Specialists Ltd in Porirua & Co-President of the Pacific Lawyers Association & Wiliame Gucake, Pacific Law Research Assistant, for a new segment on Pacific Days looking at your legal questions.

For anything you'd like discussed on for future episodes, please email: brian.sagala@pmn.co.nz

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We’re joined now by Allergy New Zealand Chief Executive Mark Dixon on #PacificDays to talk about the free FundaPen campaign back for 2022.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

Update on the Russia/Ukraine border dispute.
North Korea update.
Tensions rise in Iran.
Update on The Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Seini Falefata, qualified & practising Psychiatric Nurse with Etu Pasifika in Christchurch, as we welcome back our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing on Pacific Days.

Today we're exploring mental health tools that families can use to manage their stress and anxiety with the situation family and loved ones currently face in Tonga.

Exploring ways that friends and the wider community can engage with their Tongan friends and colleagues in an empathetic and uplifting manner.

Please submit your questions to Seini in the comments.

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Ange Smart Team Lead from MoneyTalks NZ, which has helped hundreds of families across Aotearoa to manage their finances.

Today is the first of a four week series to help you with your finances.

Freephone - 0800 345 123
Website - https://www.moneytalks.co.nz/

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People from across N.Z. began their journeys yesterday from Cape Reinga to the bluff, as part of the Convoy 2022 NZ movement.

Following the lead of similar initiative in Canada, people in trucks, campervans, cars etc in their hundreds, supported by communities across the country on the sides of roads, bridges, in towns far and wide.

Some of the objectives as stated on the Convoy 2022 FB page:

Stop all mandates & end all COVID-19 imposed restrictions.
Reverse COVID-19 introduced legislation.
The immediate restoration of our universal inalienable human rights.

I spoke with PMN Multimedia journalist Elijah Fa'afiu at parliament earlier today.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by John & Fee Mann, from D65 Fitness . This week we look at putting an exercise programme together that tailored to you.

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PMN Tuvalu Language producer Fala Haulangi joins us now on #PacificDays to share her story of surviving cancer.

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Dr David Roessler - Clinical Director, University of Otago, Faculty of Dentistry, Auckland Dental facility joins us now on #PacificDays to talk about training up new dentists & providing the local Manukau community quality dental treatment.

Phone: 0800 866840

Email: dental.auckland@otago.ac.nz

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Group Captain Nick Olney, who is in command of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) operation in Tonga, joins us on #PacificDays for updates from Tonga.

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Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a wide range of progressive neurological conditions. Although most people experiencing dementia are older, sometimes younger people are affected too.

Dr Etuini Ma’u was raised in Tonga where he completed the majority of his education and spent his senior years in New Zealand at Wesley College before studying medicine at the University of Auckland.

Dr Ma’u holds dual appointments as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland and Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry at the Waikato District Health Board where he has been practicing for the past 10years.

He was awarded the HRC Pacific Clinical Research Training Fellowship in 2019 to undertake a PhD estimating the cost of dementia in New Zealand and modelling future costs and needs, with a focus on dementia prevention in Pacific communities.

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The Prime Minister has revealed decision for New Zealand’s border reopening. The tell us how and when the borders will open we have PMN political reporter Elijah Fa'afiu provide an overview of the five step process.

https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand/when-new-zealand-borders-open/

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Johnnie Timu & Madila Palu from Brown Pride NZ, join us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their collection day next Monday in Manukau, to help the community in Tonga.

Collecting Donations of:

Water Bottles.
Non-Perishable Foods.
Toiletries.* Stationery.
Baby Powder.

When - Monday 7th February.

Where - 19B Norman Spencer Drive, Manukau, Auckland.

Time - 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Hoa Nguyen, David Kenkel & Sagaa Malua QSM join us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about a Zoom meeting tonight to share a report on the experiences of Tuvaluan in Aotearoa.

Hoa Nguyen & David Kenkel are the authors of the report.

Please see Zoom link below for tonight's zoom which starts at 7pm:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://unitec-ac-nz.zoom.us/j/96281678471?pwd=MWlNMG5VZlJjTHB1YzdDejRZMUEvZz09

Meeting ID: 962 8167 8471
Passcode: 754319

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New for 2022 on Pacific Days Lisa Williams-Lahari Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, joins us on #PacificDays every week for an overview of the big news stories from across the pacific.

We begin with the big news trends for 2022.

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Less than a year ago six nations joined forces to promote Maori and Pasifika rugby league in New Zealand and launched the Pasifika Aotearoa Rugby League Collective.

The rugby league calendar kicked off on Friday with the Pacific Youth Cup at the North Harbour Stadium.

The competition featured teams from the the Under 18 Māori Tama, Tonga, Tonga Development, Cook Islands, Fiji and Niue.

This morning we check in with Phillip Tasmania from the Auckland Niue Rugby League and secretary of the Pasifika Aotearoa Rugby League Collective.

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Many schools and kura across the nation will be starting back for the school year this week, but it will be unlike anything they have faced before.

Rowendale Primary School Principal Karl Vasau joins us to talk about what they have in place to provide a safe learning environment for students returning to classes for 2022.

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Matatumua Opeloge Ah Sam is a familiar face to many in the music industry as a professional pianist and composer.

He is passionate about helping others reach their musical potential.

Matatumua Opeloge Ah Sam has also been an educator for many years, as a teacher at Māngere College and lecturer at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington.

This week he released ‘Moving Embrace’

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Teau Aiturau aka "Mr Tee", founder & director of the Time to Thrive to Stay Alive Charitable Trust & Mangere BikeFIT joins us now on #PacificDays to talk about the launch of the new Mangere Community Bike Hub.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

Ukraine/Russia border dispute update.
Why should a dispute between two European countries be of concern to us on the other side of the world?
China's reputation has taken another hit.
President Biden slumping in the US approval polls.
Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Aaron Davy, Standards & Humanitarian manager with CID (Council for International Development) to talk about donating to relief efforts & ensuring help gets to where it needs to go.

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Faumuina To'aletai Mafaufau David Tua will be inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of fame in June this year. He recently spoke with PMN News reporter Levi Matautia-Morgan about this amazing achievement.

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Kalafi Moala joins us now on #PacificDays from Tonga, for an update on the earthquake which struck last week, along with updates on recovery efforts after Underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupted on the 15th of January, followed by a tsunami which caused major damage.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by John & Fee Mann, from D65 Fitness with great encouragement to help you set your fitness goals for 2022.

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Fiji is experiencing its third wave of Covid19 and an increase in community cases.

It has been reported that the spike in cases was experienced after a few health measures were relaxed in November last year. We now cross live now to Lice Movono who is a journalist and news correspondent in Fiji.

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It is now three weeks since the volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami that hit Tonga. There has been a huge outpour of support from the international community and recovery efforts continue.

Tongan community leader Kolovula Murphy joins us this morning to talk about what the Wellington community has planned in terms of coordinating relief aid to send back home.

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After a long break from rugby in the capital and many parts of the country, a red-hot sevens rugby injection kicked off at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua last weekend.

The inaugural one day Bula Fiji 7s tournament saw twenty teams take to the field putting their bodies on the line in the hope of claiming this year’s title.

Ratu Jope Berwick is back with us again to give a rundown on how everything went and what their plans are moving forward.

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We cross to Palmerston North now to speak with Tongan community leader Nailasikau Halatuituia about how they’re rallying to provide much needed and essential items and equipment for their families in the kingdom devastated by the volcanic created tsunami.

Nailasikau Halatuituia is on the line with us now malo e lelei and thank you for making time for us this morning Nailasikau.

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The roll out of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 began on 17 January to reduce the risks of catching the Covid19 virus.

Last year there was a big effort to get more than 90% of our Pacific population fully vaccinated.

Pacific Union Community Health Services in Cannons Creek Porirua are holding 5-11yrs vaccination and Booster Clinic this weekend.

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Kiribati is in lockdown with the Covid19 virus now in the community.

A 24-hour curfew went into effect on Saturday and it's not clear how long the lockdown will last.

To give us some insight into what the situation is in Kiribati we are privileged to have PR and Media specialist Rimon Rimon

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The announcement that NZ was moving into the Red Traffic Light setting has resulted in the cancellation of a number of events including NZ Fashion Week.

The 100 person limit within the red traffic light setting meant it was not viable for designers to put on a show.

Fashion stylist, mentor, creative entrepreneur and founder of Pacific Fusion Fashion show founder Nora Swann

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We profile one of our Pasifika people acknowledged in this years Queen’s New Years Honors List 2022

Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai works for Lagi-Maama Academy & Consultancy, an educational and cultural organisation she co-founded in 2018.

Her knowledge of Tongan culture and background in art history, anthropology, museum and heritage studies has inspired her cultural and arts advocacy, curatorial practice and writings.

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Tonga faces a long road to recovery, with most of the population affected by the violent eruption and tsunami that followed, and many areas still trying to restore basic necessities.

The Aotearoa Tonga Relief Committee was setup to work out how to get donations of essential supplies from New Zealand to Tonga.

There was an overwhelming response over the weekend as Mt Smart Stadium became the location for donation drive

This morning we are privileged to have Tongan community leader member of the relief committee Pakilau Manase Lua to talk about next steps in the drive to send much needed supplies back to the homeland.

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Susan Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL).

Susan is a qualified lawyer and, prior to joining FSCL, Susan was the Deputy Banking Ombudsman. Susan is also a public member of the Advertising Standards Appeal Board and a trustee of the Dame Malvina Major Foundation.

FSCL investigates complaints made by consumers against FSCL scheme participants.

This morning Susan joins us to talk more about the services they provide and the importance of understanding the terms and conditions of any agreements including insurance cover when making a large purchase.

Financial Services Complaints Ltd: www.fscl.org.nz

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Three shipping containers are being set up at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium to be filled with donations for Tonga today.

The Aotearoa Tonga Relief Committee is organising the relief effort and plans to collect and ship food and emergency supplies donated mainly by people with family of those living in Tonga.

Tongan community leader Melino Maka joins us to share more about the initiative and how people can support the Tonga Relief.

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As some telephone communication with Tonga has been reestablished families in New Zealand have been able to get much needed news of how their families in Tonga have fared following last weekend’s volcanic eruption.

We cross down to Dunedin now to speak with co-ordinator and treasurer of the Dunedin Tongan Community Inc Finau Taungape’au

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Fiji sevens teams across Aotearoa are due to descend upon the capital for the inaugural Bula Fiji 7’s tournament that will be held at the Jerry Collins Stadium this coming Saturday. With less than 12 months of preparation the organising committee are pleased with the twenty teams who have registered to compete. Ete talks with Ratu Jope and Maciu Vucago about the tournament.

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As our Tongan families eagerly await news of their loved ones in the Kingdom following Saturday’s volcanic eruption we speak with a community leader based in Timaru about her relief at being able to speak with loved ones this morning. Sina Manoa Latu is the co-founder, former President and now General Manaager of the Tongan Society South Canterbury.

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Talita Kefu was born and raised in Tonga and moved to the US in May 2019. Her career spans from broadcasting journalism to sports development and development communications.

She is currently working as a translator/interpreter with a background in media and communications. Talita is a first time mom to her 1 year old son and with her husband, they live in San Francisco, California

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It has been an anxious and nervous wait for Tongans around the world following news of an underground volcanic eruption that led to tsunami waves in the Kingdom also affecting nearby islands. Reports say that the violent volcanic eruptions started early Friday evening and tsunami waves hit Tonga around 6pm on Saturday with all telecommunications lost not long after.

Tongan families in New Zealand desperately seek news of the fate of their loved ones.We are joined now by Pakilau Manase Lua to talk about how the Tongan community in New Zealand are banding together.

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We’re joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio for our final fortnightly talanoa for 2021.

Update on vaccination rates for Pacific Community.
Govt strategy to combat omicron variant.
2021 PMPYA recipients.
Highlights of 2021.
Final message for our Pacific communities across N.Z. heading into Christmas holidays.

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Josie Beswick, Duty officer with Coastguard New Zealand joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about boating safety over the summer holidays.

For more information please see below:

Old4New Lifejacket Program: see https://www.old4new.nz/
Educations Courses on offer: see https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/
To find out more about all things Coastguard. https://www.coastguard.nz/
For on-water assistance or putting in a trip report please call *500 or use your local Coastguard VHF channel.

For marine emergencies please call 111 or VHF Channel 16.

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Filifotu Vaai, one of the incredible Pasifika writers featured in Vā – Stories by Women of the Moana – an anthology of creative fiction from 38 writers, with a total of 70 original short stories and poems joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.

To purchase your copy, please go to: https://www.amazon.com/V%C4%81-Stories-Lani.../dp/B09NPFSTKV

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Vā : Stories by Women of the Moana

Audrey Teuki Tetupuariki Tuioti Brown - Pereira. One of the incredible Pasifika writers featured in Vā – Stories by Women of the Moana – an anthology of creative fiction from 38 writers, with a total of 70 original short stories and poems joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.

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Vā : Stories by Women of the Moana

We're joined now by 'Anau Mesui-Henry from Four Shells Kava Lounge on #PacificDays to talanoa about proposed changes to Kava Food standards in New Zealand & Australia by Food Standards Australia New ZealandTo make a submission please go to (Deadline is 9pm N.Z. & 6pm Canberra time tonight): https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/.../Pages/default.aspx #531pi #Pasifika #OurPeople #OurStories #Kava #FSANZ #FourShellsKava PMN Tonga PMN Fiji PMN Samoa

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Fepulea’i Margie Apa has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of interim Health New Zealand. She joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her historic appointment.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

UN Security Council declaration.
Update on Russia/Ukraine conflict.
China's President Xi Jingping ongoing crackdown.
The United States - The world's largest arms wholesaler.
The New Zealand Cabinet new Defence Assessment.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week twelve of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo" - A new wave for mental wellbeing. Week twelve.

Today we are exploring positive mental health tools that families can integrate into their family traditions around this time that allows parents, kids and the wider family to be appreciative and happy with what they have and where they are regardless of their circumstances.

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms.

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Saimoni Lealea, new chair of the National Pacific Radio Trust (NPRT) which governs 531pi & NiuFM, had a talanoa recently with PMN News reporter Levi Matautia-Morgan.

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Anastacia Oloapu, qualified naturopath & owner of WunWiseWoman joins us now on #PacificDays to share her business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa.

For more info you can go to: https://www.wunwisewomen.com/

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Mele Tapueluelu, Youth Mobiliser at The Cause Collective joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the second annual Projekt Feel Good event on Saturday 8 January 2022 at The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau. To register please go to: https://fb.me/e/2ccrIltGU

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Wintec adjunct Professor, Sharon Brownie, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about He Kaupapa Oranga Tahi, a health education model launching 2022 at Wintec. joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about He Kaupapa Oranga Tahi, a health education model launching 2022 at Wintec.

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Kishor Kumar, GM at Auto Life Insurance joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their services, along with a great promotion their currently running.

Promotion 1 - For new customers approved in December, you will be given a FREE coffee Machine.
Promotion 2 - Ring through on 0800 288 654 & if you mention PMN or 531pi you will receive a 10% discount.

For more info go to: https://autolife.co.nz/contact-us/

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Harry Aonga, Team Leader - Community & Events with Drowning Prevention Auckland, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about keeping safe around water this Summer.

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John Faitala, GM of programmes, services & clients at Pasifika Business Trust joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the new Activate Tamaki Makaurau initiative.

For more info please go to https://pacificbusiness.co.nz/news/now-open-registrations-for-activate-tamaki-makaurau

https://pacificbusiness.co.nz/news/can-we-help-support-your-auckland-business

Also, link for Moana Pasifika stallholders registration of interest that will close Tuesday next week.

https://pacificbusiness.co.nz/news/now-open-registrations-of-interest-for-moana-pasifika-home-games-stallholder

OR just give PBT a call 0800 287 7526.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission Expert Advisory Group Chair, Sharon Shea joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the recently released Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report 2021 by the Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission.

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Pataka Art & Museum in Porirua is slowly opening up with a few new exhibitions in place.

If The Shoe Fits is curated by Sevia Saviour Nua. Saviiey is a fa’afafine with ancestral ties to the Samoan villages of Malie, Faleula and Asau on her mother’s side and Solosolo and Fagali’i on her fathers side. She was raised in Porirua and is driven by the need to create spaces within Porirua where MVPFAFF+ communities can gather and create.

Saviiey Nua is Pataka’s inaugural Aniva Arts Resident a role funded by Creative New Zealand through the Pacific Arts Strategy 2018-2023

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The Porirua region falls in the middle of the Capital and Coast DHB area and has some of the highest vaccine rates in areas such as Whitby and Aotea but also some of the lowest in areas such as Waitangirua and Cannons Creek.

The drive to get people vaccinated continues with one final push this weekend led by youth.

We are joined now by Brown Caucus member and youth leader Jaistone Finau who has been part of of the Youth Vax team to find out more about their final Porirua vaccination event for the year.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

President Biden hosted a Democracy Summit last weekend.
The United States has decided to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Latest on the Russia-Ukraine military stand-off.
Political tensions mounting in Southern Europe again.
New Caledonians have voted to remain with France.

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Jahan Miller, Ara Institutes Pacific Supreme Award winner, joins us now on #PacificDays to share her amazing story

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Paul Titus, PNG businessman & Trustee for Palmerston North Papua New Guinea Community Trust (PNPNGCT), joins us now on #PacificDays to share his business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa.

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Whitireia & WelTec vision is learning together, transforming lives through tertiary education.

They offer a range of industry led qualifications that are future focused and provide learning with practical skills to pursue a career.

One of those qualifications is the Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme that weaves Pacific and indigenous worldviews. Supporting Pacific and other learners to become culturally competent and confident nurses.

Tania Mullane is the Programme Manager for Bachelor of Nursing Pacific for Whitireia and WelTec.

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Jeffrey Tofilau, the Samoan good samaritan, who saved 11 cars during the recent storms in Wellington, joins us now to share his amazing story.

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Rita Alatimu - Pasifika Workforce Development Scholarship Recipient 2021, joins us now on #PacificDays to share her inspirational journey.

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Boubacar Coulibaly, founding Chairman of the African Film Festival New Zealand Trust & Margaret Leniston, joins us on #PacificDays to talanoa about the African Film Festival Australasia 2021, 10th December 2021 - 7th January 2022

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We’re joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio for our fortnightly talanoa.

Launch of the languages Unit at MPP.
Smokefree announcement by the government.
Pacific Health Scholarships.
New fund for Pacific community re: COVID-19 protection framework.
MPP Pacific Housing initiative.

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Simoli Aati, Director of IT at PwC New Zealand, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her career & helping encourage more Pasifika women into tech roles.

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Floris Niu, owner and founder of Ms Sunshine organic Farms Charitable trust in Samoa joins us now on #PacificDays for an update on Samoan Women's Farming Calendar Samoa's very first farming calendar, which was published in June. To get your copy, please go to: https://givealittle.co.nz/.../samoan-womens-farming...

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Dr Sereana Naepi, lecturer at the University of Auckland, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about her research (released today), that analyses how universities continue to devalue graduate student labour through insufficient PHD and Masters stipends. To read the paper, please go to: https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/y4t7c/

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

Meeting between President Biden & President Putin yesterday.
President Xi Jinping has asserted China's influence around the world.
France in the news again.
Update on the civil war in Ethiopia.
Riots in the Solomon Islands. Update.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week eleven of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing.

Today we are exploring the ways parents, children and families can mentally refresh and reflect in the build up to Christmas and the summer holidays. Exploring how we can still enjoy the holiday period despite the covid climate and ways we can manage anxiety and paranoia – while remaining safe.

Please submit your questions to Dr David in the comments.

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

This site will direct you to the providers in different parts of the country. This interview will also be on PMN platforms.

You can also follow us on social media:

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Amiria Fletcher, Manager, WAVES Trust and Michael Alofa, Specialist Advisor, Auckland Council. to talanoa about the White Ribbon Campaign Waitakere.

If you’re feeling unsafe at home in your bubble you can reach out for help. Call 111 if you need help right now.

Go to www.waves.org.nz for a list of services that can support you if you are experiencing violence, or if you need some support to change your behaviour.

And for children and young people you can call 0800 WHAT’S UP (0800 942 8787) to talk to a trained counsellor.

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Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the NZ Human Rights Commission calling on the Government to assess its new Covid-19 Protection Framework in terms of human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The Briefings are available here:
- Background briefing
- General conditions briefing: upholding human rights protections under Aotearoa’s proposed Covid-19 Protection Framework
- Specific conditions briefing: upholding human rights protections in the use of vaccination certificates under Aotearoa’s proposed Covid-19 Protection Framework

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Saoatulagioletagaloa Penina Ifopo & Asiata Gadiel Asiata join us on #PacificDays to talk about the Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa’atasi vaccination drive through this weekend.

Event - Samoa i Manurewa Tutu Fa’atasi Vaccination Drive Through.
Where - South Mall, Manurewa (Northcrest Car Park).
When - Saturday 27th November - Sunday 28th November.
Time - Saturday 27th (9am-6pm) & Sunday 28th (12pm - 8pm).

If you need a ride, please phone 0800 115 005.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Sharnika Leleni. Niuean Solicitor at Russell McVeagh & recipient of the Arbitrators & Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) scholarship for a talanoa.

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Joanne Maxwell, Senior Advisor in the SmartStart and Integrated Services, Te Tari Taiwhenua/Department of Internal Affairs for a talanoa on their Whetūrangitia (stars that adorn the sky) website

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We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Kitiona Tauira, Economic Harm and family violence facilitator, with Good Shepherd New Zealand, to talanoa about Economic Harm Awareness Day 2021 webinar tomorrow, Friday 26th November.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

A court case in Wisconsin has revealed a lot about US politics.
Update from Russia.
Belarus migrant situation update.
Update on disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai.
British Virgin Islands considering dumping the Queen as head of state.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week nine of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing.

Today We delve further into mental health in children and within families by focusing on Childhood trauma. What is Childhood Trauma? What are the implications for children and for them if they grow as adults and this is not addressed?

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

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Lisa Williams-Lahari|Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat joins us on #PacificDays for a review of COP26.

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Co-director and shareholder of Pasefika Employment Partnerships (PEP), Unasa Darren Jones joins us now on #PacificDays to share his business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa.

531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika

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Business consultant Steve Papps, joins us now on #PacificDays to share strategies to manage the impacts of COVID-19 on business owners.

To find out more go to: https://www.stevepapps.com/

531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika

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Ataga'i Esera, director of Family Law Specialists Ltd in Porirua & Co-President of the Pacific Lawyers Association, joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa on the recent release of a survey on the collapsing legal aid system.

531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #PacificPeopleTogether

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Apisalome Movono co-author of Mana of the Pacific, inspirational proverbs & wisdom from the Pacific, join us now on #PacificDays for a Talanoa.

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Financial support agencies join forces to encourage safer spending this ChristmasTe Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission Director, Stakeholder Relations, Anika Forsman joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about a new campaign to help with safers ways to shop to avoid #buynowpainlater Nga Tangata Microfinance Good Shepherd NZ Christians Against Poverty New Zealand#531pi #Pasifika #PacificPeopleTogether #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika #Christmasshopping #Finances #Debtfree

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We’re joined now by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio for our fortnightly talanoa.

Vaccination rates amongst our Pacific Community.
Aucklander's allowed to travel outside Auckland from 15th December.
My Vaccine Pass.
The Teu le Va - Dawn Raids History Community Fund.
Repeal of 3 strikes law passes first reading.

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We’re joined now by the Paeariki Johnson, Principal of Rongomai School in Otara on #PacificDays for a talanoa on the impacts of lockdown & mandatory vaccinations at Rongomai.

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Perry Rush, President of the NZ Principals Federation, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about how schools across the country are managing in the wake of mandatory vaccinations & ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on staff, students, families & wider communities.

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Kalafi Moala joins us now on #PacificDays from Tonga, for an update on the Tongan election, happening today.

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Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Mid-Canterbury Co-ordinator, Sarah Clifford, joins us now on #PacificDays, as part of the CAB 50th Anniversary celebrations.

You can phone them on: 03 928 8761.

Physical address

44 Cass Street

Ashburton

New Zealand

Opening hours

Closed first Tuesday of the month

Closed Friday 12th November - Canterbury Anniversary

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Tuesday 10pm - 4pm

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Lemalu Semo Sititi, President of the Marist Brothers Old Pupils Association Samoa NZ (MBOPA) & Manu Samoa great joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Marist VAX-A-NATION this Saturday in Auckland.

Event - MARIST VAX-A-NATION DRIVE THRU
Where - Mangere Town Centre.
When - Saturday 20th November.
Time - 9am-6pm.

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Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.

Thoughts on COP26 for another year.
'Ping-pong diplomacy'? Zoom diplomacy and tennis diplomacy. What does this have to do with China?
Migrants stuck in the cold at the Belarus-Poland border.
What can NZ take away from the experience of European countries managing COVID-19.
New Zealand has reset its Pacific island diplomacy.

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We're joined now on #PacificDays by Dr David Tan, for week eight of our talanoa series "Ngalu Fanifo - A new wave for mental wellbeing.

Today we're looking at:

Exploring the ways parents can effectively engage with children with autism or behavioural disorders. What are ways to manage their stress and anxiety?

What are coping mechanisms for parents and the family for this stressful time when their child is struggling with the constant disruption and change?

Please feel free to write your questions for Dr Tan in the comments.

For more information on the Ngalu Fanifo initiative please visit http://pasifikafutures.co.nz/ngalu-fanifo/

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Owner and lead stylist of Urban Kurl Studio, Carla Ta’akimoeaka joins us now on #PacificDays to share her business journey, as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa.

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Ridge Ponini, recipient of the Iosefa Enari Memorial Award, as part of the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2021, joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.

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Faiumu Matt Salapu aka Anonymouz joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about his new audio visual work, “Resample Tatau (Tali le ‘au - lean into the pain)”, turning a personal tatau into an audio-visual composition.

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Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) CEO Susan Taylor joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about how they can help you with identity fraud, as part of Fraud Awareness Week 2021. FSCL has information in several languages including: Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Niuean, Tuvalu, Tokelau & Cook Islands.If you have any questions please free phone FSCL on 0800 347 257.

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The Peoples Agent Bob Lemalu, joins us on #PacificDays every week to discuss real estate & how he can help you. Please write your questions in the comments section for Bob.

Contact:
Bob Lemalu
Ph: 022 360 5297
More info:
Website: www.thepeoplesagent.co.nz
Facebook: @thepeoplesagentnz
Ratemyagent: https://www.ratemyagent.co.nz/real-estate-agent/bob-lemalu-ac959/sales/reviews

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Host, Producer, Researcher for the Sounds of the Moana Podcast series Tauiliili Alpha Maiava, joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.To listen to the series & watch the animations please go to: https://news.sounz.org.nz/sounds-of-the-moana/

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The team from The Community Builders NZ Trust joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their fundraising campaign“SUSTAIN 2000”.

To help, please go to: https://givealittle.co.nz/event/sustain2000okvchallenge

To find out more on the amazing work that The Community Builders NZ Trust does, go to: https://www.communitybuildersnz.org/

531pi #OurPeople #OurStories #Pasifika #CommunityBuildersNZTrust

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We're joined now by CEO of Drowning Prevention Auckland, Nicola Keen-Biggelaar on #PacificDays for a talanoa on Water Safety Awareness Month.

Useful links:

WSNZ Drowning Statistics: watersafety.org.nz/drowning%20statistics
Water Safety Skills for Life https://waterskills.org.nz
Under 5 – Water Safety for Little People: under5.org.nz
Kia Maanu Kia Ora https://kmko.nz/
Fatal drowning study (Australia, Canada & NZ) See study link

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CEO of Moana Pasifika Stan Wolfgramm MNZM, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the new digital platform, highlighting the stories of our Pasifika.

The app is free to download on:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.moana_pasifika
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/moana-pasifika/id1564866974
Video: https://vimeo.com/640143497

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