Pasifika TV

16/08/2025

Earlier this month on the 4th August, Cook Islands celebrated their 60th Constitution Day, self governing since 4th August 1965 and in 'free association' with Aotearoa New Zealand. 🇨🇰

Video of Anuanua Performing Arts Troupe at one of our strong pioneering Pacific women on her special birthday last year in February 2024, Tahiti born Roseline Camelia Blake affectionately known as Mama Rosie or The Duchess of Rautea Rangatira of Pa Marie Ariki of Takitumu of Tahiti, Cook Islands Maori! 👏🔥

A pioneer who started, co-founded or supported platforms that elevate women from ensuring women are included in Cook Islands and Pacific Sports, to receiving the Queens Award - British Empire Medal, the first woman to receive the IOC Women in Sports Trophy, the Cook Islands Consulate for 7 years and much much more! 👏🔥



Video captured by Coconut Wireless 🎥

15/08/2025

Great win Ikale Tahi Tonga Rugby Union! 👏🇹🇴

Thank you Tonga Broadcasting Cooperation TBC and for allowing us to share the game with the region! 🙏🏾

Malo e va’inga kau tama🙏🏾🇹🇴
Thank you

13/08/2025

Kia orana! 🇨🇰

It's been a week since the The Cook Islands 60th Celebrations of self-governance in free association with Aotearoa NZ in the Cook Islands and here in Aotearoa NZ, Australia and around the world. 🥳

The Cook Islands Community Group, Auckland celebrated Cook Islands 60th Constitution Day and Cook Islands Language Week 10th Anniversary which was attended by Hon former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Hon Dr Shane Reti, former Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni, Consul-General Keu Mataroa, Government Ministers, Auckland Councillors, Local Government, Community Leaders, Cook Islands Community. Also in attendance was our Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited Deputy Chair, Caren Rangi. 🥰

Photos captured by our Team 📸

Please read more via https://pasifikatv.co.nz/celebrating-enduring-connections-in-te-moana-nui-a-kiwa/

10/08/2025

Vanuatu RSE workers celebrate first-ever Bislama Language Week

Clifford Yahwo has been participating in the seasonal programme for 10 years, and he is feeling thankful he gets to witness this historic moment.

Clifford says it is great to have the opportunity to celebrate Bislama in Aotearoa.

“Vanuatu is a small country in the Pacific, close to Fiji, Solomon (Island), New Caledonia. I am so happy, like we are very happy we to celebrate here in New Zealand.

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For the first time, Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is being officially celebrated in Aotearoa New Zealand and for Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers toiling in the orchards of Pukekohe, they are feeling a sense of pride. The week marks a historic addition to the...

09/08/2025

“Amuia le masina, e alu ma toe sau.”
Blessed is the moon for it shall return.

Congratulations Sau E Siva Creatives for another successful sold out show, Manumea Season 3! Manamea brings light to the Tsunami event that happened in Samoa 2009. 😭🕊

Sau e Siva is a South Auckland based Pacific Dance Theatre Collective founded by friends: Troy, Italia, Ida, Leki and Bob who are a passionate collective of Pasifika artists who weave multiple disciplines, diverse audiences and large-scale ensembles. 👏❤️

Manumea Season 3 is about A love story where “Palepa and Sitione” fall deeply in love with each other under a full moon, but due to their families’ ongoing land dispute conflict, Palepa and Sitione are forced to be on separate sides of the fence line.

Both families forgetting that the fruits belong to all, however, the land belongs to our Gafas—Ancestors. Just as the moon has a significant impact on the earth, such as influencing the sea level tides, we as caretakers of this land must respect and pay close attention to our surroundings, even at the break of dawn.

Highly emotional, creative, multi discipline kept everyone highly engaged from the beginning to the end. 👏🔥

Fa'afetai lava for the invitation! 🙏🏾

If you are in Australia, Sau E Siva Creatives are bringing Manumea to you! Please go and support and visit their platforms to stay updated. 🙏🏾

07/08/2025

It's been 2 weeks since the historical ICJ ruling thanks to the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, Vanuatu, SPC Team behind and all the supporters! 👏🔥

Watch Change maker Mia Kami via ⬇️

05/08/2025

RA UTIANGA REVA! 🇨🇰❤️
(Happy 60th Constitution Day Cook Islands)

Cook Islands is self governing since 4th August 1965 and in 'free association' with Aotearoa New Zealand and the following are some facts you should know:
🇨🇰 Cook Islands is made up of 15 Islands which is shown with the 15 stars on the Cook Islands flag
🇨🇰 Cook Islands population stands at approx 15,000 with approx 94,000 in Aotearoa NZ and approx 7,000 in Australia
🇨🇰 Cook Islands like American Samoa, Niue, Tahiti are a day behind
🇨🇰 We are blessed to work with our friends: Cook Islands Television News, Araura TV and Vaka Tv

Photos taken during Pacific Islands Leaders Forum Cook Islands 2023 📸

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03/08/2025

Congratulations Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, Vanuatu, , Team behind and all the supporters! 👏🔥

02/08/2025

We Are Young Pacific Leaders ready for a new challenge

It has been an intense year to say the least for Young Pacific Leader (YPL) alumnus Gabriel Mara.

The 29-year-old ocean advocate and scientist from Fiji often represents his island nation as a negotiator and coordinator at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Group of 77 (G77).

Never one to shy away from a challenge, especially one which will impact his country, Gabriel’s most recent task involved submitting and defending his thesis, while also coordinating at the 62nd sessions of the UN Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies.

“Everything I have done here is to give back to my country and region. I give it my best … I will always put my hand up until someone else will.” Gabriel says

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By Michelle Curran Strategic Communications, Pasifika TV It has been an intense year to say the least for Young Pacific Leader (YPL) alumnus Gabriel Mara. The 29-year-old ocean advocate and scientist from Fiji often represents his island nation as a...

01/08/2025

Halo from Beautiful Vanuatu! 🇻🇺❤️

Love mo Kastom working title, The Bride Price – Vanuatu is the first production under Aotearoa NZ Pacific Regional Media Fund. From the serene shores of Nguna, through the vibrant heart of Malekula, and onward to life in Aotearoa NZ, Love mo Kastom weaves a powerful love story set against the aftermath of a major earthquake. Amidst the rubble and uncertainty, a ni‑Vanuatu man and a part‑Tonga woman find each other—and find home—through kastom, culture, and connection. Their journey is a testament to resilience, tradition, and the unifying power of love.📽️

The milestone documentary is the result of months of hard mahi and collaboration between Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) Producer Rick Malao, and Head of Factual at Great Southern TV (GSTV) Adrian Stevanon.
In July 2024, NZ On Air, in partnership with Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL) announced the six recipients of the inaugural PRMF of $1.9m.

The Pacific Regional Media Fund empowers Pacific voices to tell Pacific stories on screen in ways that honour Pacific cultures, histories, identities and captures the emotion, the culture, and the story.

Photos from the launch at the end of June in Vanuatu captured by our Team. 📸

Please visit our Pasifika TV website to read more via https://pasifikatv.co.nz/capturing-culture-through-the-lens-of-love/

Please watch the trailer via Live https://www.facebook.com/share/r/174ZjgDUYk/

KASTOM is a pidgin word (Bislama/English) used to refer to traditional culture, including religion, economics, art and magic in Melanesia.
The word derives from the Australian English pronunciation of custom. Kastom is mostly not written only passed down through teachings and stories. It is concentrated through:
• Kastom House - sites where objects and rituals are stored.
• Kastom stories - myths, legends and communal histories.
• Kastom tabu - objects of special power, significance and symbolism.
Taken from Vanuatu Tourism website

31/07/2025

The 60th celebrations for Cook Islands started last Friday (Cook Islands time) with a parade! There are serveral Kapa Haka groups from Aotearoa NZ performing including Cook Islands from around world already there or making their way there. 🙌🏾❤️

Meitaki ma'ata New Zealand High Commission, Rarotonga, Cook Islands for sharing! 🙏🏾

30/07/2025

Hapi Independence Day Vanuatu! 🇻🇺

Vanuatu regained independence on the 30th July 1980 and the following are some facts you should know:
🇻🇺 Vanuatu is home to several active volcanoes
🇻🇺 Vanuatu has a population of approx 336,000
🇻🇺 Pentecost, Vanuatu's inspired the thrill seeker bungee jumping
🇻🇺 We are blessed to work with our friends VBTC

Video of Vanuatu Community in Aotearoa NZ at Melanesian Festival Aotearoa 2024 captured by Coconut Wireless 📲🥥