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The renewed, refreshed and recharged HATCH 2021 Entrepreneurial Programme through the Pacific Business Trust is now open for applications.  HATCH is a business readiness and digitally focused programme that can help you reach your leadership and entrepreneurial potential.  HATCH’s unique programme has been developed for Pasifika. It’s culturally competent and has been revised and developed to help Pasifika react to the changing world.  We’re joined now by Pelenato Sakalia, CEO of the Pacific Business Trust for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you come from the Pacific, chances are you’ve lived through a cyclone, flood or other natural disaster. So, when your family and community back home is affected by disaster, naturally, you’re going to help. But packing goods and sending them home at this time can do more harm than good. to talk  with us about this today is Aaron Davy from the Council for International development, for more on how you can Donate Responsibly after a natural disaster in the Pacific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International and multiple award-winning Tenor, Benjamin Makisi has returned from London and will perform 3 shows in the lead up to Christmas 2020.  The PARE Group of Wellington, have teamed with Makisi to host shows in Wellington, Auckland and Porirua, from late November to early December, a preview to a possible tour in 2021. Benjamin Fifita Makisi was born in Wellington, NZ and is of Tongan and Samoan descent. He began singing at a young age with the Tongan Wesley Methodist church choir in Wellington.  He has performed Opera internationally with various Opera companies, however one of his major highlights was performing alongside Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and with Dame Malvina Major, Sir Donald McIntyre and the Late Sir Howard Morrison.  He had also sung for the State funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary which was broadcast globally. https://tickets.ticketspace.co.nz/tickets/benjaminmakisi-wellington  http://www.benmakisi.com/  28th Nov: St John's Presbyterian Church, WELLINGTON, 6.00pm, Ticke

The Digital Pasifik website, which is now live, is a key part of the Pacific Virtual Museum pilot project, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia, and implemented by the National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga in collaboration with the National Library of Australia. This pilot will run until February 2022. The aim is to empower people in and of the Pacific Islands, enabling them to see, discover and explore items of digitised cultural heritage that are held in collections around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, we spoke with Tania Sharkey, barrister at Friendship Chambers, president of the PLA and part of the team behind the Royal Commission of inquiry Abuse in Care as counsel assist, leading the pacific investigation. We welcome Tania back now for an update regarding the Royal Commission of Inquiry: Abuse in Care proceedings. For more information please phone 0800 222 727 or email: contact@abuseincare.org.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Launched in 2019, Sorted in Schools is a free financial education programme with a vision to equip all young New Zealanders for their financial future. Available for students in Years 9-13, it is fully aligned with both the New Zealand Curriculum and Māori Medium Education. It can be taught by teachers as part of day to day classes in diverse subjects, educating students about money management, saving, debt, goal-setting, KiwiSaver, insurance, investing and retirement. An independent evaluation of Sorted in Schools released this week backs up the students’ and teacher’s experience. The New Zealand Council for Educational Research determined that in the wake of COVID-19, "the need for a programme such as Sorted in Schools, [which] builds on the circumstances, strengths, needs and aspirations of every student, including Māori and Pacific, is greater than ever".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art reflects cultural values, beliefs and identity and helps to preserve the many different communities that make up our world. Art chronicles our own lives and experiences over time. We need art to understand and to share our individual and shared history. Arts Access Aotearoa | Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa, exists to increase access to the arts for people who experience barriers to participation as artists, performers, audience members, and gallery and museum visitors. They do this by working in the disability, mental health and Deaf communities.They also work with the professional arts sector to improve their access to Deaf and disabled audiences. https://artsaccess.org.nz/arts%20for%20all%20network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NUKU is a movement! Powered by, made by and made for, Indigenous women – mā hine, mō hine, kia hine! Using a creative, storytelling platform, this non-profit social enterprise amplifies 100 Indigenous female change-makers and leaders through audio podcasts, photography, videography, books, art and live events. They are wāhine doing things differently. Stories of women who do not conform to a ‘mainstream’ image, but dare to carve their own unique portrait, showing us how the world can be shaped by our unique Indigenous voice. It's all about who we are, and not who we’ve been told to be. https://nukuwomen.co.nz/  https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/nuku100See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prevalence of diabetes in Māori and Pacific populations is around three times higher than among other New Zealanders. Counties Manukau has the highest prevalence of all diabetes in New Zealand with around 8% of the country’s diabetics based in that region.  Lead Pharmacist Din Redzepagic from Zoom Pharmacy says there are a number of reasons diabetics may not have access to prescription medication. In comparison regular adherence to medication results in much better medium and long-term outcomes.” Founder and managing director David Taylor of ZOOM Health, an associated company to ZOOM Pharmacy, says many suffering chronic conditions, particularly in the Maori and Pasifika communities, just don’t have the means to ensure they get their medicines on a regular basis.  Zoom believes healthcare services now need to focus on meeting the needs of the patient. To find out more, please go to: https://zoompharmacy.co.nz/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week on Pacific Breakfast, we spoke with Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Aupito Toesulusulu Tofae Su’a William Sio, As well as the Hon Poto Williams, Minister for Building and Construction & Minister of Police. This morning we’re joined now by Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister of Justice, Minister for Broadcasting and Media, and Minister of Immigration on Pacific Breakfast for a talanoa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boubacar Coulibaly, founding Chairman of the African Film Festival New Zealand Trust, joins us now on Pacific Breakfast to discuss the African Film Festival 2020, 26th November - 6th December at Rialto Cinemas in Auckland. For tickets go to: https://africanfilmfestivalnz.org.nz/#films-section See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise declared a local state of emergency for Napier due to flooding. As of 7.30am yesterday, 35 homes have been flagged as being uninhabitable or requiring inspection to confirm their status. People who had been advised to evacuate are being accommodated in the Angus Inn and Kennedy Park Resort. The number of people in supported evacuation centres is sitting at about 100, however that does not include people who have moved out of their homes to stay with family and friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Business Trust awards are taking place this evening at  6:00pm – 11:55pm at Sir Woolf Fisher Arena Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City, Auckland.  The awards celebrate the success and achievements of our Pacific entrepreneurs who are leading the way and transforming the business space across seven award categories.  The award finalists are employers and role models, running impact-led businesses which are bettering their communities through positive and innovative business practice - many of whom have sacrificed to support their teams and community through the hardship of 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After many days of uncertainty following the U.S. election initially, a victor was finally named, with Joe Biden, the Democrat Party nominee confirmed as the president elect for the U.S. In his victory speech, Mr Biden pledged to heal the nation, after the tumultuous & divisive tenure of Donald Trump, over the last 4 years.  Joe Biden will be sworn in as President on the 20th January 2021. We’re joined now by Lelei TuiSamoa LeLaulu who is the director at Caribbean Media Exchange for more on the U.S. election 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ara Education Charitable Trust, in collaboration with the Auckland Business Chamber, Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education and the Auckland Airport, have joined forces to present the Ara Schools Job Expo, taking place today. The Ara Schools Job Expo, brings senior school students from 15 different South Auckland High Schools together with employers from the sectors they’re keen on getting work in.  “The partners in this initiative have a single focus – jobs for our young people” says Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett. “For our youth this is a turning point, they are finishing school and as community leaders we need to make the pathway into employment an easy one and an enjoyable one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Moala’eua, Health Navigator & mobile van coordinator at Diabetes NZ Auckland Branch joins us to talk about Diabetes Action Month. Diabetes Fun Day happening this Saturday at Otahuhu Leisure & Pool Centre from 10am-1pm.  For more details go to: https://www.diabetes.org.nz/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Business Trust awards are taking place this Friday 13 November 2020, 6:00pm – 11:55pm at Sir Woolf Fisher Arena Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City, Auckland.  The awards celebrate the success and achievements of our Pacific entrepreneurs who are leading the way and transforming the business space across seven award categories.  The award finalists are employers and role models, running impact-led businesses which are bettering their communities through positive and innovative business practice - many of whom have sacrificed to support their teams and community through the hardship of 2020.  We’re joined now by Saia Latu - Founder/CEO/Managing Director for TROW group who has been named as a Finalist in: Pacific Business Enterprise Award, Pacific Innovation Award and Pacific Business Entrepreneur Award categories. Photo: Stuff NZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Elevation launch was held recently in Christchurch. Pacific Elevation has been in motion for over 20 years in Canterbury and was formerly known as Canterbury Pacific EEO (Equal Employment Opportunities). It’s made up of Pasifika staff working in Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Children. We’re joined now by Ielua Junior Taula, Site youth worker for Oranga Tamariki in Christchurch. Ielua is the Chairman for the Pacific Collective.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. 1. U.S. Presidential election. 2. French Government response to recent terror attacks controversial.  3. Hon Nanaia Mahuta new minister for Foreign Affairs.   4. Update on nickel mine saga in New Caledonia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Business Trust awards are taking place this Friday 13 November 2020, 6:00pm – 11:55pm at Sir Woolf Fisher Arena Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City, Auckland.  The awards celebrate the success and achievements of our Pacific entrepreneurs who are leading the way and transforming the business space across seven award categories.  PACIFIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PACIFIC SOCIAL ENTERPRISE  PACIFIC INNOVATION  PACIFIC WOMAN IN BUSINESS  PACIFIC YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR  PACIFIC BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR  PACIFIC LEGACY  The award finalists are employers and role models, running impact-led businesses which are bettering their communities through positive and innovative business practice - many of whom have sacrificed to support their teams and community through the hardship of 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.