Pepe’s Café: Serving Soul, Culture, and Comfort in Porirua

Aired on Radio 16/09/2025: Pepe’s Café is tucked away in Porirua, a warm and soulful eatery that has become a sanctuary of comfort, connection and cultural pride. The menu is unapologetically nostalgic, offering “home food” that speaks to the hearts of Pacific communities.   Whether it’s the best…

Tribute Custom Arts transforming wood into beautiful, meaningful pieces that tell personal stories.

#IslandTime talanoa with Tofiga: We are joined by the creative force behind Tribute Custom Arts,  Wellington-born artist and business owner LJ Tanielu, the creative force behind Tribute Custom Arts.   Raised in Samoa and now based in Wainuiomata, LJ turned his lifelong passion for art into a thriv…

New music video to be launched during Niue Language Week a reminder for Niueans to return home.

#IslandTime talanoa with Tofiga & Ina: Annafinau Tukutoga is a twenty one year old rising country bluegrass singer song writer who was raised in Paeroa, Waikato.  She was recently  honoured as 25 wahine under 25 in Aotearoa on the YWCA’s Y25 list recognised for making a positive impact in her commu…

Moana, Fonua Exhibition a journey through grief, healing and reconnection.

Aired on Radio 04/09/2025: #IslandTime talanoa  Fanau, Fānau: Moana, Fonua by Matagi Jessop Vilitama & Christyl Matagi opens this September. The third in a four-part series marking 50 years of Niue’s Pule Fakamotu, this exhibition journeys through grief, healing, and reconnection. Date: Saturday …

Niue culture and language bridging course to strengthen cultural identity and resilience.

Aired on radio 02/09/32025: #slandTime talanoa with Tofiga: Niue culture and language bridging course to strengthen cultural identity and resilience.  We are joined by Jamal Veidreyaki to talk more about how this new course will help connect diaspora communities to return home and work. Niue Women…

Encouragement for young people to step up and represent the community in the upcoming local government elections.

Aired on Radio 01/09/2025 #IslandTime talanoa with Tofiga: Jaistone Finau, a proud Porirua-born Samoan, Tokelauan, Tuvaluan, and I-Kiribati, is the youngest candidate standing for the Onepoto General Ward in the Porirua City Council elections.  A committed advocate for his community, he has contr…

King Kapisi to headline halftime show for Manu Samoa vs Flying Fijians game in Rotorua

Aired on radio 03/09/2025: Rotorua will host a thrilling clash between Pacific rugby powerhouses Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians on 6 September 2025 at Rotorua International Stadium.  Celebrated as Samoa’s “home ground away from home,” Rotorua’s strong Māori heritage and Pacific connections make…

Niue designers debut at Pacific Fusion Fashion show an opportunity to show cultural heritage and pride.

Interview aired on radio: 26/08/2025 #IslandTime talanoa with Tofiga: We were joined on the show by some of the representatives from the NEW AWE collective Feo Fou, Adorra Misikea and Alice Tomailuga.   The Niue Entrepreneurial Women Academy of Women Enterpreneurs (originally known as NEW Niue) C…

Face of Fusions 2025 winner Dejealous Palota Kopa proud that Pacific Fusion Fashion Show debut as part of New Zealand Fashion week.

Aired on Radio - 27/08/2025 The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show is making history in 2025, joining the official New Zealand Fashion Week schedule for the first time. This partnership elevates Pacific design onto the country’s biggest fashion stage, giving Pasifika creatives unprecedented national and …

Serving the community in different capacities and pushing for a seat at the decision making table.

Aired on 20/08/2025: #IslandTime talanoa with Tofiga: Mele Tonga-Grant is a proud first generation NZ-born Tongan , an author, involved in heritage arts, has served community in different capacities and community advocate standing as a city-wide candidate for Hutt City Council.  She is the author …