Fauono Ken Laban has carved out several careers since he grew up in Wainuiomata after his mum and dad migrated from Samoa in the early 1950s. He has made a name for himself as a rugby league player – and as a cop, a community worker, a sports commentator and also as a local body politician.

<p>Fauono Ken Laban has carved out several careers since he grew up in Wainuiomata after his mum and dad migrated from Samoa in the early 1950s. He has made a name for himself as a rugby league player &ndash; and as a cop, a community worker, a sports commentator and also as a local body politician.</p>