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We're joined now by Matilda Koria, Director of Level Up literacy. on #PacificDays as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Fatu Suisala Service Provider Network manager with Pacific Business Trust, joining us to talanoa about the procurement support services available to our Pasifika businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beautification Trust CEO, Daniel Barthow joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Eye on Nature EcoFest a month-long, free outdoor and online festival packed with events and activities for South Auckland whānau to connect with the environment and learn about sustainable living.  Eye on Nature EcoFest 2 April - 1 May 2022 For details and the full programme, visit eyeonnature.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Moeata Keil was born and raised in Samoa in the villages of Vaimea, Moamoa and Afiamalu. She moved to Aotearoa New Zealand to pursue a tertiary education and was awarded her PhD from the University of Auckland/Waipapa Taumata Rau in 2020.  Moeata has since been working as a lecturer in sociology at the University of Auckland/ Waipapa Taumata Rau. More recently, she was awarded an MBIE Science Whitinga research fellowship. This morning Dr Moeata Keil joins us to talk about her research about  the role family members play in being part of the village that raises a child when parents separate or live apart.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Citizens Advice Bureau NZ (CABNZ) Deputy Chief Executive Dr Andrew Hubbard joins us now on #PacificDays, to talanoa about the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) calling on the Government to protect the rights of people who are renting, but not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). For more information on your rights as a renter, go to: https://tenant.aratohu.nz/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined now on #PacificDays by Christian Prescott, founder of Sneaker Clean NZ, New Zealand's first professional cleaning service, to talanoa about their new clean for a cause initiative.  To donate sneakers please go to: https://sneakerclean.co.nz/clean-for-a-cause/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our talanoa series on legal matters, we’re joined now on #PacificDays by Danielle Fuemana, who worked as a commercial property lawyer at Chapman Tripp in Auckland. We talanoa about the Pacific Lawyers Association Clerkship/Graduate Recruitment talanoa session happening tonight at 6pm on their Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Artist Yuki Kihara, who is taking part in a live talanoa this evening between 6:30pm-7:30pm, in the lead up to the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte 2022). The NZ pavilion opens at the Venice Biennale on 23 April where Yuki will be featured as New Zealand's artist.  Event - Live Talanoa: Yuki Kihara & NZ Pavilion Curators. When - Wednesday 23rd March 6:30pm-7:30pm.  To watch the live talanoa go to - https://www.facebook.com/events/356175509717859/ or go to: https://www.nzatvenice.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now for our weekly wrap up of global politics with Dr Stephen Hoadley Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts. Today an in depth look into the conflict in Ukraine:  Latest update.  Prospects for a cease-fire and long-term compromise. What is the West doing about the conflict? Where does China stand currently regarding the conflict.  Other serious conflicts around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Leu Wasasala, Helpline advisor with Money Talks for our weekly series, helping you manage your finances better in 2022. Today we take a closer look at Debt Collection.  You can phone the Money Talks team on 0800 345 123 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by the manager of Venus Grazing, Venus Tamapeau on #PacificDays as part of our weekly Pasifika Business Talanoa, sharing the inspirational journeys of Pasifika business owners & entrepreneurs.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews joins us to talanoa about the NZ Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM. For more info & to enter go to: https://apprenticechallenge.nz/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Russell has been announced as the new CEO of Auckland Rugby League (ARL) & will take up the role from 11th April 2022. She joins us now on #PacificDays for a talanoa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Faliu Liuaana, one of the founders of NOFO Fitness in Porirua, to talanoa about their amazing programme. A launching pad for people to Just Start their fitness journey, to enable a person to Just Move no matter what shape or size they are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā Mai Le Moana Trust is all about providing spaces where all Rangatahi/Autalavou can congregate, fellowship, and create a safe place for them to be their unique selves. Community workers Madeleine Samuel Pesefea & Vila Samuelu join us to talk about the Le Malaga Moanaroa retreat, Covid support and kaikai session.Go to: www.nuowtrmoanatrust.com  This morning we have Madeleine Samuel-Pesefea and Vila Samuelu who are community workers for Le Malaga Moanaroa to talk about some support services they are providing and upcoming events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papalii Mele Maualaivao, is a Samoan who was adopted by a Ukrainian family when she lived in New York City. She joins us on #PacificDays to share her incredible experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now by Fauono Ken Laban, Sky TV commentator, Wellington Regional Councillor & radio commentator on #PacificDays to talanoa about the Manu Vatuvei sentencing & impacts of mental wellbeing after retirement for professional athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Williams-Lahari|Public Affairs Adviser with Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat & former journalist joins us every Friday on Pacific Days, looking at the big news stories from across the Pacific region over the past week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

nib Blues & Black Ferns player, Theresa Matauaina Fitzpatrick, joins us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about the 'A Day in the Life' of series, which take a  behind-the-scenes-look at the lives of the Blues wāhine, as they prepare for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by Right Rev Hamish Galloway, Moderator for the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand to talanoa about the statement from the leaders of New Zealand's four main denominations Presbyterian, Catholic, Anglican & Methodist Churches in N.Z. on the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Full statement below: Leaders of New Zealand’s four main Christian denominations have released a statement on Russian aggression in Ukraine.   Statement on Ukraine     Across the globe people are horrified by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.      In a region that learnt the devastating lessons of war last century, the pattern has the tragic possibility of repeating. It flies in the face of much of the progress in peaceful coexistence that Europe has made in recent decades.      Once again, on European soil, we see the rights and wellbeing of millions of ordinary people trampled on by an aggressive and entitled leader.     It also flies in the face of the Jesus-values of peace-making. In this instance, those values call us to stand against violence and stand with the oppressed.      Those values call for de-escalation and peace talks.      They call for humility and kindness.      As Christians we stand in solidarity with the vast chorus of voices calling for the aggression to end and the peaceful solutions to begin.      Signed:    Right Rev Hamish Galloway                                         Andrew Doubleday   Moderator                                                                     President   Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand            Methodist Church of New Zealand      Cardinal John A Dew                                                     Archbishop Don Tamihere &   Catholic Church Archbishop of Wellington,                  Archbishop Philip Richardson       New Zealand                                                                 Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.