Earlier this week, it was announced that Moana Pasifika would not be taking a game to Tonga for the second time in as many years.

Last year it was due to issues with the grounds lighting, this year they are unable to cover the $600,000 it would cost to bring all the required broadcasting equipment for the game.

This is despite discussions with sponsors that unfortunately fell through.

Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Earlier this week, it was announced that Moana Pasifika would not be taking a game to Tonga for the second time in as many years.
Last year it was due to issues with the grounds lighting, this year they are unable to cover the $600,000 it would cost to bring all the required broadcasting equipment for the game.
This is despite discussions with sponsors that unfortunately fell through.
Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Debbie Sorensen: Moana Pasifika CEO on the club's funding struggles

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1d056206-5f97-4e37-8700-b3fd0078229a/transcript