Malaga fa’atasi — journey together
Date: Thursday 2 April 2020, 8:45am to 3pm
Registrations close: Monday 23 March
Cost: Free. Registration essential. Limited spaces.
Location: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Contact details: anna.tiaki@dia.govt.nz
Part of the Pasifika Spectacular series
Join other Pacific young people aged 15-19 from across the wider Wellington region to hear stories from peers and role models. We will also explore the Pacific collections at the Library.
We are connected
Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Ia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, 'Alii, Malo ni, Halo Olaketa, Mauri, Aloha mai e, Kia ora koutou, and warm Pacific Greetings.
Come and connect with your peers and give voice to your stories.
“Ua fuifui fa’atasi ae vao ese’ese | We are from different parts of the forest but connected in one cause.
Celebration of people and stories
This fono is a celebration of our people and our stories; the stories of our tūpuna, the stories about where we are right now, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we want to become.
Inspirational speakers
Listen to inspirational keynote speakers Selina Tusitala Marsh and Kenape Saupese.
Workshops
Take part in workshops including:
•slam poetry
•Pacific design
•storytelling
•Pacific Crafts.
Explore Pacific collections at the library
Explore the Pacific collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Register now
Spaces are limited.
Lunch will be provided.
Parents permission is required.
Students need to make their own way to the Library.
For a registration pack email anna.tiaki@dia.govt.nz
About the speakers
Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh ONZM is an Auckland-based Pacific poet and scholar of Samoan, Tuvaluan, English, Scottish and French descent.
She was the first person of Pacific descent to graduate with a PhD in English from the University of Auckland, where she now lectures in both creative writing and Māori and Pacific literary studies. She was named the Commonwealth Poet for 2016 and was the New Zealand Poet Laureate for 2017–2019.
Kenape Saupese is vocalist and keys player for the New Zealand ‘Sunshine reggae’ group Tomorrow People.
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Seeking Summer Pocket Money
Are you planning to go away over the holidays?
After doing really well for the last couple of summers and absolutely loving it, our enthusiastic 13-year-old is once again offering her services for pet and plant care over the coming summer.
Over the last few summers, she has managed to earn enough to buy herself a cake mixer, a Fitbit, roller skates, clothes, an assortment of fun items, endless packets of Mentos, and even funded all her spending money for an overseas trip, with enough left over to last her through the year. 😊 While she isn't sure what next year will bring, she is eager to save up a few dollars to make the most of whatever opportunities come her way.
She's keen to take care of small pets and birds, water pot plants and gardens, walk friendly dogs, and more. She is available immediately and throughout the summer until the end of January. Please consider her if you're planning to be away for a few days or a few weeks.
Rates are negotiable, and references are available from happy customers, several of whom have kept her on for weekend work throughout the year.
As always, she will be fully supervised! 😊 Text me at 0226206258 to arrange an introductory visit. 😊
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.3% Yes
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14.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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