Media Association of Tonga

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

ONGOONGO TUKUATU

‘Oku tukuatu heni ki he kakai ‘o e fonua, kuo fakata’e’aonga’i foki mei he Va’a Fefolau’aki Vakapuna Sivile ‘a e Potungaue ‘a e Setifikeiti Konga 145 ‘a e Kautaha Lulutai ‘o kamata mei he ‘aho 19 ‘o Siulai 2025, makatu’unga ‘i hono ma’u kuo nau maumau’i ‘a e ngaahi lao mo e tu’utu’uni ‘a e fefolau’aki vakapuna sivile.

Ko hono fakata’e’aonga’i ko eni ‘i he ‘uhinga ‘e fiema’u ke fakakakato ‘a e ngaahi fiema’u mo e ngaahi tu’utu’uni ‘a e Va’a Fefolau’aki Vakapuna Sivile ki he tu’unga totonu mo fakafiemalie. He’ikai ngofua ke fai ha to e ngaue ‘o ngaue’aki ‘a e setifikeiti koeni lolotonga ‘a e vaha’a taimi ko eni.

‘Oku ‘oatu aipe ‘a e kole kiate kinautolu kotoa pe ‘e uesia ‘i he fai tu’utu’uni ni ke mou kataki ‘o fetu’utaki ki he Kautaha Lulutai. ‘Oku kei tu’uma’u pe ‘a e fakahoko fatongia ‘a e Va’a Fefolau’aki Vakapuna Sivile ‘a e Potungaue ki he taumu’a ngaue ke malu ‘a e fefolau’aki ‘a e kakai ‘o e fonua. ‘E toe ‘oatu pe ‘a e ngaahi fakamatala tatau ‘amui ange ke tokoni atu ki he kaveinga ni.

18/07/2025

📸 2nd Press Club | 17 July 2025

The second Press Club for 2025 was successfully hosted at Ancient Tonga by Balance of Power, bringing together a vibrant mix of media professionals, youth leaders, students, and members of the public. Theme: Youth voices and Leadership Roles in Tonga.

Panelists Olive Mafi, Adi Mitimiti Pasikala, and Dr. Naʻa Patelesio shared powerful reflections on youth leadership, transparency, accountability, and the role of young people in shaping Tonga’s future. Their stories sparked deep conversations on the realities of leadership and the need for courage, integrity, and inclusiveness in decision-making.

Students from Tupou College Toloa, Tonga College ‘Atele, and Acts Community School participated actively — asking bold and critical questions about the challenges youth face, how to lead with values, and how to remain grounded in culture while adapting to change.

The event also received insightful feedback and thought-provoking questions from the not only the public but the students as well, who raised issues around youth representation in health issues, social issues, and the need for mentorship opportunities for young leaders. This cross-generational dialogue highlighted the community’s growing demand for transparent leadership and platforms where young voices are heard.

A heartfelt malo ‘aupito to Balance of Power for hosting and supporting this powerful event, and to all who attended and contributed to such a meaningful exchange. 🗣️🇹🇴

18/07/2025

📸 Background Briefing | 16 July 2025

The Media Association of Tonga held the background briefing for its second Press Club of the year hosted by the Balance of Power.

The session brought together media professionals from various outlets, including young journalists along with one of the youth panelists, Adi Mitimiti Pasikala. Also in attendance were the Project Director and Tonga Project Coordinator of BBC Media Action, PACMAS Tonga Coordinator, ABC reporter here in Tonga, Kele’a Newspaper, reporter from Matangitonga, Broadcom Broadcast and other stakeholders.

Malo ʻaupito to everyone who joined the important conversation leading up to our Press Club on the 17th, which was last night with the theme, Youth Voices and Leadership Roles in Tonga🗣️📰🇹🇴

16/07/2025

01/07/2025

📢 Media Association of Tonga – Quarterly Highlights

We’re proud to share the latest updates from the Media Association of Tonga in our second quarterly newsletter! 📰

📍 Highlights include:
🔹 MAT members participated in the inaugural Women in Media (WiM) Conference in Suva, Fiji – supported by PACMAS.
🔹 Our first Press Club of the year brought important conversations on disability rights and media inclusion.
🔹 MAT’s Coordinator joined the She Leads Falealea program, empowering women leaders across Tonga.
🔹 We marked World Press Freedom Day with events promoting media independence and integrity.
🔹 A new and exciting partnership with BBC Media Action to support local media and community engagement.

30/06/2025

30/06/2025