Monthly Archives: December 2020

A Christmas Memory- Missing the Motu in Solomon Islands

Our last Christmas memory and last post of the year is about Pacific Journalist, Koroi Hawkins, of Radio New Zealand and her best memory of Christmas food. Happy New Year to everyone who visit and read these posts! Let’s hope … Continue reading

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A Christmas Memory- Steamed Pudding- New Zealand Maori

The next Christmas Memory comes from Radio New Zealand’s Pacific Journalist, Talei Anderson, who recalls a favorite Christmas dish: the steamed pudding… Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without steamed pudding for our whānau (family). Unless we’re back home at our marae … Continue reading

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A Christmas Memory- ‘Hittin’ the ‘Otai’ Drink

Radio New Zealand Pacific journalist, Koro Vaka’uta, shared his favorite Christmas memory about a Tongan traditional drink that I thought worth sharing here… Let’s be real – it never gets that tropical in Wellington but when it gets mildly warm … Continue reading

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“The Memory Project” at the National Archives of Fiji

Earlier this month the National Archives of Fiji released their first video as part of their new series- “The Memory Project.” The vision at the National Archives of Fiji is to unite all Fijians through their archival records. In this first … Continue reading

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Overcoming Pandemic with New Book in Cook Islands

There was an interesting article in the Cook Islands News and written by Katrina Tanirau that I would like to share. It was about how a local storyteller put energy into a new book to overcome isolation during the pandemic.  … Continue reading

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Protecting Indigenous Lands in Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, said his government wants to amend the Constitution to restrict the sale of land to foreigners. Sogavare made the comments during the conclusion of parliament and said the proposal would be an effort … Continue reading

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The Pacific Virtual Museum

Gude Hi Hai, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Håfa ådai, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Halo Olketa, Tālofa, Bonjour, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ia Orana, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings… The Pacific Virtual Museum pilot project … Continue reading

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