To be a Kaivalagi
Tom Courtright is a kaivalagi living in Fiji, and tells this particular story for people who are thinking of doing what he has – moving to the Pacific. There is a term that applies perfectly fine to Western volunteers in Fiji that we never hear,...
Jed Taylor
Talanoa Intern Tokasa Tilatila hears Jed’s story, a 21 year old dancer and law student who’s passionate about expression through performing arts in the Pacific. Jed says that while dance is a great way of advocating for social issues, the Pacific still has some way to...
Punaoa, Tumama and the Beauty of Albinism
My name is Punaoa and I am a mother of 3, and wife to one-man haha! I’m a stay-at-home Mum who also runs a baking business from home to help provide for my family and my Dad who also lives with us. I was born in Australia, but...
Apela Bell
With over 27 thousand followers on Instagram, Samoan-born photographer Apela Bell has wowed the New Zealand fashion industry with his creative eye. At only 21 years of age he’s shot lookbooks for New Zealand designers, editorials for magazines and most recently collaborated with Parris Goebel...
Amataga Iuli
Amataga’s heart and passion is to serve Pacific communities. Talanoa Intern Iunisi Vaiaku hears her journey of discovering a passion for the Pacific, and her experience volunteering in Fiji to build homes in local communities. (Video is directed, produced and edited by Talanoa Intern, Iunisi Vaiaku.)
Abigail Vienna Latu-Meafou
“I owe everything to my God, my family, biological and spiritual parents, and every beautiful soul who has entered my life and helped me grow and embrace all that I am and more. Most definitely just the beginning of my journey and I can’t wait...
David Riley and Pasifika Heroes
David Riley is a Pasifika storyteller. His ancestral roots tie him to Scotland and Ireland, but his Pasifika ties run deep. A teacher, author and publisher, his books connect young Pasifika people with familiar faces, names and heroes they can relate to. His own story...
Serene Timoteo
Serene Timoteo is an Auckland-based artist who translates the negative perception of “Plastic Samoan” into beautiful art. Talanoa Intern Iunisi Vaiaku explores identity, culture and what Serene wants to achieve with her modern-Pacific take on art, and the positive impact it can have on today’s...
Kelemedi Navucu
In every Pacific country, the spotlight is often shined on prominent rugby players. But in our own backyard, there are countless young players who also have a story, waiting to be told. Kelemedi Navucu’s story is a shining example of the potential of young Fijian rugby players....
Saane Nau Dakunivosa
“Raging from the humble hills of the Bay Area comes a fresh face with a unique voice ready to rock stages and melt hearts everywhere. With roots that derive from Tonga and Fiji, Saane has developed a sound that embraces her tropical heritage while grasping...
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