Monthly Archives: March 2019

I don’t often write about the island nation of Wallis and Futuna, so when an article appeared on the Radio New Zealand Website about the country, I got really excited. Earlier this month it is was reported that an academy promoting … Continue reading →

Earlier this year Radio New Zealand ran an article about how a law reform was being considered by Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) police minister that would ensure local culture is protected from misappropriation. This occurred after widespread outcry against a Chinese clothing brand … Continue reading →

Although the recent tragedy that happened in Christchurch, New Zealand, has struck during the Pacific festival season in New Zealand and led to an early closure of one of the most unique festivals held in Auckland, I’m instantly reminded on how … Continue reading →

This past week I conducted a Disaster Preparedness Workshop at the National Archives of Fiji (NAF) in Suva, Fiji. About fifteen participants took advantage of this opportunity to learn about disaster planning for their archives and libraries. Most of the … Continue reading →

In Tonga, people are dependent on the land and sea for food and it’s a way to make money for their families. Agriculture and fishing form the primary basis for Tongan livelihood.  Handicrafts, pumpkins, fish, and vanilla are the main exports. Tongan’s … Continue reading →

Earlier this year filmmaker Amie Batalibasi wrote an article for the Solomon Star News about the under-acknowledged and relatively unknown tragedy and heartbreak of the “blackbirding” era. Ms. Batalibasi wrote: There are some stories that never leave you – they exist … Continue reading →