http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz en-nz Waiata 3 30 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/471121 24 March 2013.The funeral service on Thursday 27th at the Captain springs chapel (TBC). Pitasoni a Seaman,owned many properties and a retail shop. His generosity also extended in him providing deposits for many of the earlier Tongans and others who settled here in NZ,including infamous Jonah Lomu and his parents. He pioneered also the importing of Foodstuff from his beloved Tonga and had a part in encouraging the peoples to support the NZ labour party. Updates ph Sina (+6421)054970 013, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/471121 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/461287 31Dec 2012,Our media arm,PiTV/Liiki Nius is very close to extending its advertising/distribution work with Pan Pacific newspaper NZ Pacific and its subsidiary Maori Voice. We've had a part-time relationship with this FREE newspaper that celebrated its 5th anniversary in June 2012 001, 1 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/461287 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/448396 20 Oct 2012, a major achievement of this 2nd reunion was the Re-connecting of the many families which has history linked to the Normandy invasion of England in 1066. Picture is of a family gathering in Auckland in the late 1960s showing the different enthicities of the Vete clan and their connections. 043, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/448396 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/439625 Aug.23. We are proud to be associated with the Global PEACE DAY live event planned globally for UN Peace Day 21st September. REGISTER your support on www.peacedaylive.org and like the page. Waiata will also have regular updates here like the NZFoundation's recent Cool School Symposium. 034, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/439625 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/407167 Feb.24 Win a copy of Dr.Teena Brown Pulu's book "SHOOT THE MESSENGER".Klick into contact us and provide your details. The book is on the riot reconstruction in Tonga.Don't miss out on the REAL story behind what has happened after the Riots of 2006. 008, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/407167 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/404214 Feb 17. Congratulations to Cos Jefferies of Christchurch and Lesina Turua of Avondale for winning their Valentines copy of UB40's Love Songs album.Waiata still has GIVEAWAYS of this Album so clip into our contact us page and give us your details.rememeber to note its UB40's Love songs you want. 006, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/404214 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/403021 1 FEB. Melbourne dubmonsters Red Eyes peforming at New venue Thirsty Dog,469 K Rd.SUNDAY 8pm. Send in you details to waiata@woosh.co.nz or text 0276368359 for Double tickets. Hurray competition closes soon. 005, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/403021 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/402829 March 18,Due to logistics and the 100 day mourning period for Tonga's King George Tupou V funeral, a proposed tour by UB40 to NZ and Tonga has been postponed. However UB40 will be performing for the 1st time in Samoa for the island nation's 50th Anniversary of Independance from NZ. This will be UB's first visit to Samoa after an initial attempt in 2006 failed but the band visited Tonga for the first time 005, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/402829 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/317843 25 Jan 2012.An additional 1,000 likes have been added to 1,039 FB registered after broadcast on MaoriTv. Just imagine if each donated $100, the feature movie will be shown sooner.Through Waiata Artist Trust's charitable status your donation is tax deductable To Register contact us. (Picture Right) PPP founder Will pukana his niece Nevak the doco's producer! 004, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/317843 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/401283 19 Jan 2012.According to Raggamuffin’s publicist Sandra Roberts thousands of Maori and Pacific Island fans asked the promoter to include most of the acts that are on next January 27th & 28th stages at Rotoura International stadium and Andrew McManus has replied by having them. “Over 3000 people also petitioned the promoter to have CHAD CHAMBERS included in the lineup. He will open the main stage on the Saturday” said Roberts. 003, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/401283 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/401284 13 Jan 2012 HURRAY !!!Send in your contact details to Sione2 competition,Samoa Observer,333G East Tamaki Rd,Chapel Downs,Auckland or email didien@nzobserver.co.nz and you will be in the draw for double tickets to show. 003, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/401284 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/396533 Dec 31 2011 Congratulations to Jules Dinsdale and whanau for winning tickets for her birthday too.Welcome on board to Kfm106.9 for promoting this giveaway round along with NZPacific...Kia kaha Ara and Reggae by Nature for still going ahead with the gig even though the weather forecast was for rain. Chur... "the show must go on" 051, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/396533 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/388698 1 Nov. Do you need to know more about the referendum that is to be held on elections day 26th November ? For updates visit www.elections.org.nz or if you need a Pacific explanation email will@waiatatrust.co.nz or phone (+6427) 6368359. We are here to help 045, 5 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/388698 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/386133 19 October. Manu Samoa rugby player Etiola Fuimaono-Sapolu's twitter comments about the injustices of the IRB are vindicated at his hearing last Saturday when 3 of the 4 charges were dropped. It takes guts to speak out against this global board and now others are in support. Today's IRB's election has been postponed for a few months. Right on Etiola. 043, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/386133 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/379378 18 sept.Traffic came to stand still as Tonga's Ikale tahi World cup team were welcomed and fed at the Okaihau Community Hall. Hundreds travelled as far away as Auckland and tonga itself to be part of Northland's warm welcome 039, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/379378 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/376870 3 September. Order my email waiata@woosh.co.nz phone(+649)9637203 or Text(+6427)6368359 Ikale Tahi supporters tee shirts($NZ20),jackets($NZ40),Flags($NZ3),Caps($NZ20) or SaMGO taro.banana Chips ($NZ2.). Proceeds donated to the Players prices exclude postage and packaging .Get in quick 1st game only 6 days away 036, 3 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/376870 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/376869 3 Sept please help by purchasing products that will help THE PLAYERS of the Ikale Tahi team,Manu Samoa and Fiji Bati. You can order Tasty Taro or banana chips Refer to TONGA AID page for more details. 036, 3 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/376869 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/347467 7th April Waiata's founder has now for the 4th time gained the highest number of votes for an elected Tongan representative in NZ. On 31st March PiBAC held their Tongan representatives elections where Will gained 82% of the received voters. There were more voters but Pibac's vice chairperson took the voting box prematurely. Picture. Will and oldest daugther Jaunnie who works in the film/events industry in Sydney,Australia 016, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/347467 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/341153 26 March. Congratulations to the following winners to the KOLOHE KAI Youth Show at Logan Campbell centre, Greenlane.William Mann -Freemans Bay, Caroline Hiliate -Papatoetoe,Liz Sharp -Kingsland, Taniana Eruera -Titirangi and Aaliyah Tuimalatu -Otahuhu. 012, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/341153 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/339067 9 March. Congratulations to our founder Will 'Ilolahia being Stage Manager for the 2nd year the Pasifika Festival Opening Night concert(ONC).Under promoted ONC's advantage is that it stages best acts from all 10 villages in 1 show Thursday night 7-9pm. So if you want to experience 10 pacific cultures in one go and avoid the 200,000 crowd on saturday attend ONC 10 March 2011 011, 9 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/339067 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/326819 26 January 2011 The annual TONGA DAY NZ organised by the Tonga Confederated Society NZ Inc. is to be held on Saturday 29th at the Nasaleti Church coronation rd. Mangere. A request to use Atalanga in Epsom, Auckland was turned down by the government paid manager Mr.Sitafooti Aho. 051, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/326819 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/326011 7 Dec. Tonga's Royal Land commission were present in Aotearoa until 14th December to hear public submissions on the work of the commission. Approximately 45 people attended Pule La'a Methodist church in New Lynn. The Commissioners accepted the complaints by those attending of how slow the lands office were in processing applications for land titles, ownership or leasing. Many also expressed concerns regarding the issue of women ownership. 050, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/326011 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/323609 8 Nov.Mesepa Edwards, Waiata's Creative Director tutored a very successful singing workshop in Yarrahappini NSW Australia. Her passion for using music, art,dance and drama as a tool to work with people drew favourable comments from participants as far away as Jamaica So much so the Samoan/Maori artist has been asked to return in the new year. Nice one Sepa! For more comments refer below 047, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/323609 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/294244 25 OCT 2010.Labour Day.Thanks to Thelma Cooper & her NEWLSC group the garden has been weeded so today Waiata volunteers and board members started planting.But hey, some community members had already put in their crops. Thanks to you.A visiting local Indian family were overwhelmed when they were given free Kale for their sick mother. (Picture on right - When community garden was at full bloom in 2007 044, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/294244 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/306658 10 March 2011 Waiata Artist Trust founder Will 'Ilolahia ELECTED Chairman of PiBAC (Pacific Islands Board Auckland City) in September 2011 is now representing Pibac on Auckland supercity's Mayor Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel. A recipient of the Council "Good Citizens" Award in 2007 Will is one of 3 Tongan reps. on PiBac and now 2 in the panel 042, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/306658 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/305209 1 Sept.Qantas award winner Nevak Rogers (nee 'Ilolahia)explores a movement co-founded by her Uncle Will, set up in the early 70s to liberate Maori and Pacific Islanders in NZ.From the Dawn Raids to Bastion Point & the Springbok Tour - 036, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/305209 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/304043 26 August.A new community based movie project on the Polynesian panther party has started both in NZ and Australia. Saturday september 4th 8,30pm on Maoti Television a documentary on Polynesian panthers of 1970s. do you want to be part of this project contact us 035, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/304043 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/294238 July 2010.PiTV is working with some fresh scriptwriting talent on a drama/doco movie about the Polynesian Panther party of the 1970s. Soon to be broadcast is the documentary part produced with Tumanako Productions 031, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/294238 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/294239 10 march 2011 Again Waiata's founder is Stage managing the 2011 Pasifika Festival(PF)Opening night concert(ONC), Unfortunately due to major changes in the new Council, the CONCH proposal m,entioned before is postponed hopefully for installation in 2012. 031, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/294239 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/294234 27/07/2010 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. 031, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/294234 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/210148 Negotiations are underway with the Ministry of Pacific island affairs and MaoriTV for a long awaited Pacific islands TV channel. PiTV on demand will still continue on KiwiTV but attempts are being made to set up finally a PiTV local channel 031, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/210148 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/323610 4th May 2010 Polynesia's best filmaker Merata Mita was farewelled by a very large crowd including friends from thoughout the world at pukehina marae by te Puke. Just 4 weeks ago Mereta confirmed as Producer for the upcoming PPP movie. she will be sorely missed... Posted: Saturday 5 June 2010 019, 6 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/323610 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/244790 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. 041, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/244790 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/232201 Highlight of the party was first time ta'olunga (Tongan dance) by 6 year old Tiara 'Ilolahia, the granddaughter of PPP members Elaine and Will and visitng DJ from Australia DJ Demian. Over $1500 was raised for the proposed trip to the Internatioanl Panther conference to be held in Tanzania,Africa 18-20th September 2009 039, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/232201 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/235633 Kiwitv our broadcaster for 2009 has added a new reggae music channel to its widening appeal to its global audience... check it out on kwiwtv.com.au and return here to win tickets to the upcoming panther party on 12 september. just tell us which band is featured in the second show of World reggae Music TV and your name will be in the draw. if you are not in Auckland NZ you can still enter but win prizes from the Panther Party. Be in quick 035, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/235633 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/235599 Harminder Singh and YuJie Yang (from China) were just 2 of many thatbraved the rain and attended the inaugural MJ remembrance party"Last guests left 7am the following morning...it was a party alright..." 035, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/235599 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/232203 18 Aug. Stop blaming the King. As quote in the NZ Herald people should stop blaming his majesty who is in Scotland as that country's Guest of Honour at their 60th Edinburgh Tatoo. Blame those that had this very old boat sailing... 034, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/232203 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/225423 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. 029, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/225423 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/210345 Procare Life Style Coordinator. Waiata is arranging 3on3 Basketball, Health classes, interAction with refugee & migrant communities and community garden for Procare. 015, 5 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111046/210345 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/210344 015, 5 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/129018/210344 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210316 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. 015, 5 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210316 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210313 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. 015, 5 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210313 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210237 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. 014, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210237 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/210238 Waiata Artist Trust were the first Pacific Islands producer of TV shows on Regional TV network Triangle Television. Pacific Pieces broadcast for over 3 years pieces on what was happening in Auckland's Maori & Pacific Communities. 014, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111047/210238 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210234 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. 014, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.waiatatrust.co.nz/webapps/i/71454/111048/210234