Vete/percival Reunion
It was an honour to assist with event managing the lagoon lodge's part of the reunion, MC Friday's luau and to be present at the unveiling of the penisimani vete and siale hale percival's tombstone. What a family.
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Tuesday 27 July 2010
Samoan Aid for Niuatoputapu
A Samoan gift to Tongan Aucklanders means two containers can now be filled for the people harmed by the Tsunami that wrecked much of Niuatoputapu – a northern Tongan Island near to Samoa.
Conitnue TONGAN AID page
All Black Va’aiga Tuigamala married to a Tongan, say's two containers would be transported to Niua free of chargeon the HMNZ Canterbury as part of its relief sailing to Samoa.
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Tuesday 6 October 2009
Niuatoputapu Assistance
The specific practical support for Niua represents a breathrough. Over the weekend Tonga leaders were frustrated at the lack of attention to Niua – a problem caused in part by normal difficulties in communication to the isolated island, aggravated by the Tsunami Lopeti Senituli, Press Secretary/Political Adviser to the Prime Minister of Tonga, said in a statement released on Monday night relief vessels arrived in Niua on Mon
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Tuesday 6 October 2009
Tongan Ferry Tragedy
07 August 2009
Prime Minister John Key said today that a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130
Hercules aircraft will leave for Tonga this afternoon with a Royal New
Zealand Navy dive team and a remote search team following the ferry
disaster.
“The New Zealand Government expresses its deep condolences to the people of
Tonga following this tragedy,” says Mr Key.
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Sunday 9 August 2009
End of a legacy
After 51 years @ 16-18 Haverstock Rd,Sandringham,Auckland the 'Ilolahia residence will end on 23rd July. This home hosted many VIPS i.e. Royalty,Government dignatories,Students from all continents of the world. The first pacific islanderss to reside in sandringham recently leased by waiata artist trust.
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Monday 13 July 2009
Xmas Aid
Manukau City Council Pacific advisory board member Lita Kolo,daughter Lesieli with some of the Xmas presents collected by Waiata Artists Trust for the families affected by the riots in Nuku'alofa Tonga.
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Sunday 5 April 2009
MASILAMEA REUNION, TONGATAPU 27TH DEC-6 JAN.
Malo tau lava. What a great reunion Masilamea is enjoying with grandmas dancing in the mud, most talented youth performances, overseas visitors from USA,Hawaii,Fiji,Australia and NZ freely distributing donations to the participants and family members.
check out www.masilamea.net.
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Sunday 5 April 2009
Coronation a worthwhile event for world’s last remaining Polynesian kingdom
By Takafly Brown & the Silhouette
After years of mourning, trials and tribulations the last remaining Polynesian kingdom is set for a very joyous coronation for King Siaosi Tupou V in late July…but alas, already its preparation has received some harsh criticism.
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Saturday 4 April 2009
26% Increase in air visitors to TONGA from NZ
According to figures recently released by the kingsdom's Ministry of Tourism (MOT),air visitors from NZ has increased by 26% for the year 2007. A great recovery after the 16/11 riots of 2006. Compared to Fiji's post coup recover, Tonga's return on the market is remarkable.
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Saturday 4 April 2009
