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03/02/2025

-ADORN is a collection of stories from women around the Pacific about their relationship with their hair 💁🏽‍♀️ A living tapestry of images of our Hair History, Rituals of our Hair and our Hair stories 🌺

ADORN is a collection of stories from women around the Pacific about their relationship with their hair. Its a living tapestry of images of our Hair History, Rituals of our Hair and our Hair stories - a digital conversation that needs to be continued by the viewer, so please upload your hair snaps...

03/02/2025

Myths & Maidens Screening at FIFO Tahiti the biggest Pacific Doco Festival! Screening details in FIFO Website if you’re in Tahiti 🇵🇫

But if you’re not - you can still watch it in full on The Coconet TV! ⏯️ https://www.thecoconet.tv/coco-docos/myths-maidens/myths-and-maidens-feature-documentary/

02/02/2025

Alesana Alesana Ulusele, from Faga village in Savai'i, has been awarded a prestigious Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship! 🌟 After completing his Foundation year at the National University of Samoa, he’s now heading to Fiji to pursue a degree in Commerce.

In a remarkable achievement for the small island nation of Samoa, a young man from Savai'i has been awarded a highly competitive Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship, paving the way for him to further his studies overseas. Mr Alesana Alesana Ulusele, from the village of Faga, has emerged as one of t...

02/02/2025

Start your week off the right way with some sweet sweet inspiration! 🎶😂
Check out this live performance of the Yandall Sisters performing their 1975 hit 'Sweet Inpiration' 🇼🇸

Check out the pioneers of Pacific Island Girl Groups The Yandall Sisters (featuring Audrey Hohaia for Adele Yandall), and their live performance of Sweet Inspiration! One of the classics sung by almost every Poly growing up in NZ, The Yandall sisters were our very own version of girl power back in t...

02/02/2025

SUNDAY WATCH 🍿🎞

Oscar guides us through the different eras of this groundbreaking stage play 'DAWN RAIDS' and how this story has had the power to connect audiences across the decades and is still informing young generations today.

We look at the young Pasifika creatives bringing the 'Dawn Raids' play written by Oscar Kightley to new audiences. Oscar guides us through the different eras of this groundbreaking stage play, and how this story has had the power to connect audiences across the decades and is still informing young g...

02/02/2025

Heading to The Islands? 🌺

Cook Island local Corey Fisher Shows us the age-old tradition of Drop Stone Fishing. What is Drop Stone Fishing? How does it work? What are the best stones to use when doing so? and most importantly - How to EAT your fresh catch!

The Pacific is one of the best places to go fishing! Cook Island local Corey Fisher Shows us the age-old tradition of Drop Stone Fishing. What is Drop Stone Fishing? How does it work? What are the best stones to use when doing so? and most importantly - How to EAT your fresh catch!

01/02/2025

World Choir Games 2024 Winners Primanavia bring us this beautiful Fijian Medley to start our Sunday 🌺

World Choir Games 2024 Winners Primanavia bring us this beautiful medley of 3 fijian songs.

01/02/2025

'Pushing the boundaries': Is Tonga's King turning his back on democracy?

Via RNZ Pacific

A high-profile lawyer in the Kingdom says the country is "in for a tough ride" as King Tupou VI reasserts his royal authority.

01/02/2025

All Blacks rugby star Julian Savea ( #1111) shares his journey from humble beginnings in Wellington's Boon suburb, where he overcame asthma, financial hardship, and carried his birth certificate to prove his age in youth rugby due to his size.

All Blacks rugby star Julian Savea ( #1111) shares his journey from humble beginnings in Wellington's Boon suburb, where he overcame asthma, financial hardship, and carried his birth certificate to prove his age in youth rugby due to his size. Despite academic struggles and negative teacher feedback,...

01/02/2025

With Donald Trump back in office, immigration policies are becoming stricter, leading to a rise in deportations. ICE has issued final removal orders for over 1.4 million noncitizens, including many from Pacific Island nations.

For many who’ve lived in the US for years, this can be a devastating blow.

With Donald Trump back in the White House after his 2024 election win, the United States government has seen a resurgence of his tough immigration policies. Since his inauguration, one thing is clear, deportations are top priority. For many in Pacific Island nations this means facing the harsh reali...

01/02/2025

Samoan authorities have seized two major drug shipments in one week, including over $4 million worth of m**hamphetamine concealed in Lifesaver packets. A supermarket owner is among those charged as concerns grow over rising local drug use, and the long chain of those involved in importation.

With Fiji and Tonga already battling m**h crises, is Samoa facing a similar threat? 🚨

More at link in bio

31/01/2025

Check out our special Coconet photo series on lei making around the islands, from Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii to the Kiribati as seen here:

“In Kiribati we call them Te Bau, there are many different kinds but I've made the most unique one; we call it ‘Itera’ ... You can only wear them in a specific/certain way - worn around the head as a crown and a different one for around the neck. Mostly we wear them on our heads." - Martha Tekky, I-Kiribati weaver based in Auckland

More Here: https://www.thecoconet.tv/moana-arts/coco-gallery/measina-pasifika-lei-culture-in-the-pacific/

31/01/2025

Going into our Saturday with Jordyn with a Why! 🎶🌺with her summer jam Raumati

Samoan / Maori Songstress Jordyn with a WHY takes over our radiowaves this summer with her beautiful Te Reo Waiata - Raumati

31/01/2025

COCONET TV ORIGINAL DOCU-SERIES | A Niu Dawn - Lessons of the Dawn Raids.

Ep 1 explores Oscar Kightley's iconic play about the Dawn Raids, brought to life by a new generation of Pasifika creatives.

This episode takes you through the origins of this groundbreaking production, its impact across decades, and how it continues to resonate with audiences today. The Dawn Raids—a painful chapter in New Zealand’s history—saw Pacific Island communities targeted by racially driven immigration policies. Yet, through art and storytelling, this story becomes a beacon of resilience and hope.

Stay tuned for the next episodes as we delve deeper into the legacy of the Dawn Raids and the voices shaping its future. 🌺✨

Supported under the Creative New Zealand Pacific Arts Strategy.
Pacific Arts - Creative New Zealand
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
NZ On Air

We look at the young Pasifika creatives bringing the 'Dawn Raids' play written by Oscar Kightley to new audiences. Oscar guides us through the different eras of this groundbreaking stage play, and how this story has had the power to connect audiences across the decades and is still informing young g...

31/01/2025

Explore the debate around the unique legal status of American Samoa, a U.S. territory whose residents are not U.S. citizens, and as a result, retain Indigenous ownership over their land.

Two American Samoans share their opposing viewpoints: a traditional chief who wants to maintain the status quo and a U.S. Marine veteran who believes in the right to citizenship for his people. Both perspectives bring forward questions about American Samoans’ relationship to land, family, and identity.

Explore the debate around the unique legal status of American Samoa, a U.S. territory whose residents are not U.S. citizens, and as a result, retain Indigenous ownership over their land. Two American Samoans share their opposing viewpoints: a traditional chief who wants to maintain the status quo an...

31/01/2025

Coco Kids - some Island versions of fairytales for the katas! 🌺 Pinotito wants a regular nose but after he makes a deal with a wicked witch, Isubella, he soon realises the importance of being careful about what you wish for 🥸

Pinotito wants a regular nose but after he makes a deal with a wicked witch, Isubella, he soon realises the importance of being careful about what you wish for🥸 - FRESH FAIRYTALES 🧚🏽‍♀️📚 a Pacific musical extravaganza that takes you down the yellow brick road, left at the mango tre...

30/01/2025

Start your day right with this beautiful rendition of a Samoan classic 🇼🇸 Siblings Talia, Elijah & Josephine perform traditional song ‘La'u Lupe’

SiblingsTalia, Elijah & Josephine perform this beautiful Samoan classic La'u Lupe

30/01/2025

🌴 Alesi’s Island Bliss 🌊

Join Alesi as she soaks up the sun, sand, and sea in stunning Tuvalu! From vibrant sunsets to tranquil waters, get ready for a front-row seat to paradise 🇹🇻

🌴 Alesi’s Island Bliss 🌊 Join Alesi as she soaks up the sun, sand, and sea in stunning Tuvalu! From vibrant sunsets to tranquil waters, get ready for a front-row seat to paradise.