Ales Patty Matenahoru, NUNU & SAKU
# WHO AM I My name is Ales Patty Matenahoru and I’ve been 26 years old for these last couple of months. I was born and raised in the Netherlands, and I’m from Nolot, Saparua and Kaibobo, Nusa Ina of Maluku. You may wonder how...
The Spirit of a Ta’ahine, VeaKiTokelau Molitika
Her oil glistens in the sunlight, The voice of older women gossipping is heard, either expressing contempt of her beauty or showing unneeded approval, “Her oil glistens, meaning she is still a virgin.” But she pays them no mind, As her focus is seduced by...
Cecilia Sagote, Editor in Chief of SUGA Magazine
My name is Cecilia Sagote, I’m 37 years of age, and I was born in Samoa, (village Leauva’a). I migrated to New Zealand at age 2 with my family in 1981. We settled in Whanganui, NZ where I grew up, and I attended Sacred Heart Girls...
The Wind That Kills
In December 2012, my family and I lived in Sabeto below the hill when our tin house was destroyed by Cyclone Evan. We used to attend Masimasi Primary School which was close to our home. It was raining when we visited my aunty who was...
Josephine Taofinuu
My name is Josephine Taofinuu, I’m a proud Samoan and represent Samoa where ever I travel in the world. I’m a cabin crew and flight attendant for Emirates Airline based in Dubai UAE – the largest international airline in the world. Being a flight attendant...
Ayden Williams
My name is Ayden Williams, I’m 11 years old, and a model from Prospect in Sydney. My Dad is Australian and my Mum is Samoan, and I’m the youngest of 3 brothers. I have a dog named Wilson and I love the beach, footy and spending...
Lisa Jameson
My name is Lisa and I’m a proud afakasi, representing both sides of my heritage. I’m Samoan and Australian, born in New Zealand, and raised on Bribie Island, Queensland. My family villages are Sapapali’i, Lalomanu and Satalo. My culture is important to me and informs...
Ellia Tiriseyani Green
At first glance, it’s easy to assume Ellia Green’s athletic talent is credited to her Fijian heritage. But it only takes a short talanoa to realise it took much more than pure Melanesian genetics to be the first Fijian in history to win an Olympic...
We Will Remember Them
Every year (since I married my very own hero – don’t tell him I referred to him as such) on the second Sunday of November, we observe Remembrance Sunday. This is to commemorate the contribution of both British and Commonwealth soldiers in the last two World...
Genesis Selina
Genesis Selina is a 14 year old Fijian creative based in Sydney Australia. She loves bringing her quirky ideas to life, and film is a fun and interesting way of exploring her curiosity along with her creativity. Her first short film “Boy Strikes Back” has...
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