Pacific Morning Show

Sounds of the Moana | Ft. Tauiliili Alpha Maiava and 'Uluaki Maka

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:44:17 GMT

Joining Hana in studio is the extravagant Tauiliili Alpha Maiava, jumping on the pod to discuss all things indigenous music. Alongside him, 'Uluaki Maka joins in and shares his journey around learning how to play the Fagufagu or the nose flute.

The Ink of a Tattooist | ft. Geoff The Tattoo Artist

Mon, 15 May 2023 10:04:55 GMT

Hana and Isoa sit with Geoff, a tattoo artist for Western Tattoo, and discuss all things Tatau/Tatatau and it's cultural significance to Pasifika peoples.

Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | ft. Natanielu Amato-Ali

Mon, 08 May 2023 01:18:19 GMT

Kickstarting Rotuman language week this week, we have Natanielu Amato-Ali, freelance translator for the Rotuman Language. Nate shares about the importance of the Rotuman language, how we other Pacific cultures can help and why some Rotumans are referred to as 'Bisikete' all this and more on the Pacific Morning Show

Down the Media Rabbit Hole | ft. Timprovise

Mon, 01 May 2023 01:38:11 GMT

Hana and Isoa are joined by the amazing Timprovise, host of Niu FM's 'The Morning Shack' and presenter on SkyTV's ' The Crowd Goes wild,' they talk about all things media, misinformation in the age of social media, Tim's journey from podcasting to mainstream, and a whole bunch of pie stuff - you don't want to miss out!

The Samoan Scientist | ft. Amy Maslen-Miller

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:29:01 GMT

On Todays Pacific Morning Show, Amy Maslen-Miller joins Hana and Isoa to discuss how a Samoan traditional diet can help mitigate certain health issues among Pasifika peoples

The Creative who Tries Everything | ft. The Western Guide

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:56:38 GMT

Hana sits down with The Western Guide aka Coach West aka Aaron -Musician, Recording Artist, Actor and Producer of Niu FM's Morning Shack and they talk about his recent song release "Siva Mai" and what it means to him as a Samoan creative. They also go over a whole bunch of different topics so don't miss out!

How to Start A Business | ft. Christian Tukutama and Tuala Victor Vaauli

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:25:02 GMT

Representing the Pacific Business Trust, Christian and Tuala join Hana to discuss all things business and how you can take a simple idea and turn it into a flourishing business.

The Tautua Never Ends | ft. Hon. Aupito Su'a William Sio

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:37:51 GMT

Hon. Aupito Su'a William Sio joins the Pacific Morning Show team and ushers Isoa and Hana on a journey through his life in politics.

The Funniest Person in the Room | Ft. Uce Gang

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:45:26 GMT

Fresh from receiving his 100k plaque for gaining over 100k YouTube Subscribers, Uce Gang joins the Pacific Morning Show to discuss his journey through content creating, doing the most with the least resources as well as confronting the deeper sides of making people laugh for a living.

RED, WHITE & BRASS | ft. JP Foliaki

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:00:24 GMT

Premiering on 23rd of March, JP Foliaki stars in the film Red, White & Brass, a film about a Tongan Brass Band playing their way to the 2011 Rugby World Cup to support their team.JP drops into the studio to talk to the team about the film, his experiences, what mafana means and a whole lot more!

Navigating Western Beauty Standards as Pasifika Women | ft. Ernestina Bonsu Maro

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:27:24 GMT

Discussing Tusiata Avia's 'controversial poem,' EBM artistry and Tina's goals of including Pacific Women in the beauty space, and how Pasifika people can navigate the standards set by others.

A South Auckland Success Story | ft. Esta

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:30:53 GMT

Esta joins the crew and talks about his humble beginnings in South Auckland as one of many living under one roof to taking commercial jobs and working for huge brands such as Hallensteins.

From Las Vegas to Samoa, the Artists Journey | ft. Audrey English

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:56:50 GMT

Isoa, Hana and Torisse talk about a recent Gang Hui with the Royal Commission of Inquiry, Cancel Culture and Emotional Labour and they get the chance to talk to Audrey English off the back of her new EP - 'Not Afraid' available on Spotify and Youtube

The Life of an Army Kid | ft. Laite Mapa

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:49:53 GMT

Laite joins the team to talk about living on base as the child of the army, the effects of capitalism on society and more!

Fale's Way | ft. Tongan NJPW Pro Wrestler Bad Luck Fale aka Toks Fale

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:19:34 GMT

On todays show Toks discusses how he failed forward, his journey from rugby to pro wrestling, his attitudes around the pasifika culture of giving and more!

Equipping and Enabling our Communities to better Thrive | ft. Fitz

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:18:37 GMT

Isoa, Hana and Torisse sit with Fitz, founder of the Twosevenfive clothing brand and Barberhood, a collective of Aucklands barbers brought together to equip and enable them to provide safe spaces for anyone who sits on their chair.

The Harsh Realities of Politics | ft. Efeso Collins

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:01:36 GMT

Isoa, Hana and Torisse sit with former Mayoral Candidate and Manukau Councillor, Fa'anana Efeso Collins, to talk about how harsh politics can really be on the campaign trail. They also discuss how we as Pasifika fit into the political framework of the left and right and how we can find our place through the people we choose to represent us.

The Pro's and Cons of Hustle Culture | Pacific Morning Show S2

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:50:46 GMT

Emmaline Pickering-Martin joins the team to discuss Hustle Culture and whether the consequences of living such a life are worth the impending burnout.

Sexual Abuse in Pasifika Families | ft. Tania

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:57:52 GMT

CONTENT WARNING: This show covers topics surrounding sexual abuse, suicide and more sensitive topics. Viewer discretion is advised.

We speak with Tania, a sexual abuse survivor who talks about her turbulent journey to finding justice.

"Pacific People aren't buying homes" | ft. Simon Rolland

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:06:08 GMT

Pasifika Home Ownership in New Zealand sits at around 20% and needs to be improved. We sit down with Simon Rolland, CEO of Aurora Capital and we talk about how we can improve this statistic, how to better utilise our KiwiSaver and more.

"Mental Health is a Palagi Disease" | ft. Isoa Kavakimotu, Anasha Epenesa

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:27:03 GMT

CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with heavy themes of suicide, depression, domestic abuse and mental health, listener discretion is advised.

We sit down with Isoa Kavakimotu and Anasha Epenesa have deep conversations about mental health and the chilling effects and wider pains that unaddressed problems can cause.

"The Dawn Raids" | ft. Tigilau Ness

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:09:57 GMT

We discuss the horrific experiences of Pasifika during the Dawn Raids era and we sit with Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness as he talks about his experiences and his words of wisdom to todays youth.

"Pacific People Don't Care about Local Politics" | ft. Fale Andrew Lesa

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:42:49 GMT

We discuss the 2022 local elections in New Zealand and address reasons as to why the Pasifika voter turnout falls to the lowest it has ever been.

"From Mangere to Disney, the Samoan who followed his dream" | ft. Michel Mulipola

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:42:29 GMT

Michel joins us to talk about his journey as a comic book artist, a professional wrestler and a professional gamer and how possible it is for a young kid from Mangere to grow up and work for Disney.

Introduction

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:40:18 GMT

Tune in every week as we speak with different Pasifika guests about their successes and discuss issues that we as Pasifika people face daily.