Saturday, September 15, 2007

FIJIAN ART EXHIBITION ON NOW AT TE AWAMUTU

FIJIAN ART EXHIBITION AT TE AWAMUTU

Sare Abraham Lagi,Mason Lee,and Anare Somumu

They are Artists in Residence at U.S.P Suva
Their work exihibiting Now.
Gallery 8
31 Bank St
Te Awamutu
For more information, contact our Fijian sister there Margy Aull,
07 871 2068 or email
gallery.8@hotmail.com

Friday, August 31, 2007

FUND RAISING KATI

Fund raising Kati
DATE: Sunday the 16th of September
VENUE: Jacinta Chow's residence
19 Tawera Road, Greenlane
TIME: 1.00 PM
Any donations of cakes , groceries etc toward the kati would be gratefully accepted.
For more information, contact Melissa Lelo on
Ph:09 369 7182
Mob: 021 496 359

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES-FREE TO AIR TELEVISION

PUBLICITY RELEASE

MONDAY AUGUST 27 2007

SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES FREE-TO-AIR ON MAORI TELEVISION


Maori Television is screening daily coverage of a major indigenous sporting event involving 22 countries, 33 sports and several thousand athletes from throughout the South Pacific.

Hour-long highlights from the XIII SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES – to be hosted by Samoa for two weeks from Saturday August 25 – will screen every day on Maori Television from this Tuesday August 28 to Sunday September 9 from 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM (repeated that night from 11.30 PM to 12.30 AM).

Three hour-long specials, SAMOA 2007 – LIVE THE DREAM, will also screen on Sunday September 23, Sunday September 30 and Sunday October 7 from 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM.

Held every four years, the South Pacific Games maintains a high profile within the regional sporting calendar and has a growing reputation for sporting excellence, encouraging sports development within the region and providing a showcase for talent from throughout the Pacific.

More than 4,000 participants in 33 sporting events from 22 Pacific Island nations and territories will compete for medal honours and national pride with host county Samoa taking on the challenge of creating a cultural, competitive and professional event.

Athletes include swimmer Ryan Pini from Papua New Guinea who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne 2006; Dika Toua in the female 53kg division weightlifting who won silver for Papua New Guinea in Melbourne; and Samoan boxer Warren Fuavailili who was a bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

The event profiles popular Pacific team sports such as netball, football and the rugby sevens. The friendly rivalry between Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is well-known throughout the region and the action will be intense with these countries all fielding competitive sides in the rugby sevens comprising members from their World Cup teams.

Maori Television will screen daily highlights from the XIII SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES from Tuesday August 28 to Sunday September 9 from 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM (repeated that night from 11.30 PM to 12.30 AM); and three hour-long specials, SAMOA 2007 – LIVE THE DREAM, on Sunday September 23, Sunday September 30 and Sunday October 7 from 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM.

Ends

For images and media information, register with the Maori Television media centre at http://media.maoritelevision.com or for interviews, review tapes or further information, contact:

Vanessa Horan
Kaiwhakaputa (Publicist)
Māori Television
DDI: +64 9 539 7159
MOB: +64 21 928 007
EML: vanessa.horan@maoritelevision.com

Consultants-Strategic Planning for Arts and Cultural Facilities

Consultants - Strategic Planning for arts and cultural facilities
Applications Close:
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Employer/Organisation:
Auckland City Council
Web Site:
www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
Location:
New Zealand - Auckland

Auckland City Council will be undertaking a number of research and strategic planning projects over the next year or two, examining the potential development of local and regional arts and cultural facilities. We are interested in putting together a list of consultants who have skills in this type of work and would be interested in undertaking projects in Auckland city.Projects may vary from regional facilities that have a range of tourism/economic/educational outcomes and a more commercial business focus, to facilities with a local community focus and greater emphasis on exploration of local needs and expectations.


In all cases we are looking for skilled consultants to assist in researching needs and demands, assisting in developing strategic direction and leading the development of the business case and feasibility.The skills and experience we are seeking include:• consultation and research • working collaboratively with communities• in depth knowledge of the arts and cultural sectors • knowledge of governance and management models• visioning/strategic plan development experience• business case development and feasibility assessments• cultural facility planning.


If you are interested in and have the capacity to undertake such work for Auckland City Council please provide the following information :• details of your relevant skills and experience • details of similar projects you have undertaken• details of the resources available to undertake such work • your availability to undertake projects over the next 12 months This is open to Australian consultants who are able to work in Auckland.


Please send your information to:

The senior project planner – arts

Auckland City CouncilPrivate Bag 92516,Wellesley Street,Auckland 1036

Or email: arts.planning@aucklandcity.govt.nz
{Job #98844}

Monday, August 20, 2007

FIJI YOUTH CAREERS WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER
2-5pm
@
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
FALE PASIFIKA
20 Wynyard Street

Come along and be inspired!

Selected Fijian career role models will assist you to plan towards your career goal…..including
Law
Medicine/Nursing/Pharmacy
Engineering
Science and IT
Education/Teaching
Creative Arts
Health
Business/Management
Communications
and more……………

Advisors from Auckland tertiary institutions
[1] will provide you with information on study options to match your career goals.
The programme is specifically designed for secondary school students and young adults. However parents are strongly encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend the event. Afternoon Tea will be provided. All are welcome.

For more information please contact
Kali & Tarisi Vunidilo on
ktvunidilo@xtra.co.nz or
Lorraine Evening on
l.evening@auckland.ac.nz or
Lo Dulakiverata on
ldulakiverata@aucklandfiji.org.nz

________________________________________________
[1] University of Auckland, AUT, MIT, Unitec and Massey University to be confirmed

[1] AUT, MIT, Unitec and Massey University to be confirmed

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND SCHOLARSHIPS 2008

The closing dates for the University of Auckland entrance scholarships is fast approaching. This is particularly important for parents of Year 13 students who are in their final year at secondary school.


If you need more information, please email Lorraine Evening on l.evening@auckland.ac.nz

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Sat Aug 25th Tarisi’s FIJIAN WINTER LECTURE SERIES @ Auckland Museum, 3pm
The Role of Pottery in Prehistoric Fiji
APEC room, Entry with admission donation ticket


Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of ceramic pottery on old village sites in the Pacific. In Fiji, various types of pottery have pointed to different times of human habitation in the last three thousand years. Come and view various pottery with interesting designs and hear how archaeologists have uncovered the key to different times when early Fijians inhabited key village sites. Tarisi will be signing her new book The Story of Lapita Pottery, at the end of the session.
For more information, visit Auckland Museum website http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/?t=990 or http://www.fijituwawa.com/

ALL BLACKS FAREWELL SERVICE


Farewell Service for our All Blacks Jo Taliga Rokocoko & Sitiveni Sivivatu


Day: Sunday August 12th
Time: 3pm
Where: Khyber Pass Methodist Church, Auckland City

NEW ZEALAND

Saturday, August 4, 2007

SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR PHOTO PROJECT

TORIKA BOLATAGICI is seeking participants for her photographic project which will form part of her PhD work and will be exhibited in Melbourne in November 2007 – with the potential to travel to Sydney and Fiji in the future. Her project title is “Expendable Flesh: Black Bodies and War” and investigates the representation of the black body in war, and focuses on Fijian soldiers and private security workers in Iraq.
- Male- Preferably Fijian, also other Pacific Islander or African- 18 yrs+
Where and when: Sydney 21-26 June 2007, Melbourne ongoing

Please email Torika for more info: torika76@gmail.com
Vinaka vakalevu

Torika


PS: This is her blog site if you need more information:

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

FIJI SANCTIONS MEETING-THUR JULY 19TH 7PM

NI SA BULA
TO ALL FIJI PEOPLE LIVING IN AUCKLAND
There has been a lot of interests and interpretation on the additional sanctions imposed on Fiji by the New Zealand Government. Due to this, the Fiji Community Association thought it was imperative to obtain clear clarification of the sanctions from the Government on those targeted and the expectations. The Department of Labour has kindly agreed to come and meet the Fiji Community this Thursday at the Pacific Business Trust. The issues will be Immigration, Pacific Access Category, Seasonal Work Scheme etc. The meeting will start at 6.30pm and the hall will be open from 5pm. Supper will be provided. This is open to all Fiji people in Auckland.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could spread the word to our all our Community members. This is a good opportunity to get clarification and enquire on other issues.
Warmest regards
Sireli KiniPO Box 83294Te Atatu South, AucklandPhn: (09) 8347347 Fax: (09) 8347349
skini@clear.net.nz

Friday, July 6, 2007

FIJIAN LANGUAGE & DANCE CLASSES


AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND


FIJIAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND DANCE BEGINNERS CLASSES

VULI VOSA, NAI TOVO kei na MEKE VAKA VITI


6 weeks Saturday Classes begins on Saturday August 4th, 2007
2-3pm (Language & Culture)
3-4 pm (Fijian Dance)


Classes open to ALL AGES!
*Family package available

Dance classes are open to both genders
ORANGA COMMUNITY CENTRE, ONEHUNGA


To find out more information about the class content and fees, call Tarisi & Kali


on 09 239 1531 or email us on ktvunidilo@xtra.co.nz

Cellphone: 0277106633

Monday, July 2, 2007

SHIP FOR WORLD YOUTH

20TH SHIP FOR WORLD YOUTH PROGRAM
15 JANUARY TO 5 MARCH 2008
APPLICATION PROCESS

Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the “Ship for World Youth” program is to broaden the global view of the Japanese youths, to promote mutual understanding and friendship between Japanese and foreign youths as well as to cultivate the spirit of international cooperation and the competence to practice it, and furthermore to foster the youths with capability of showing leadership in various area of international society.

In addition, this program aims at establishing networks and promoting joint activities among youths around the world through providing, as the concrete and practical opportunity, the cohabitation and the joint activity on the board of the “Ship for World Youth”, which is the epitome of international society with wide variety of cultures and ideas, to make an visible international contribution from the perspective of human resource development.

Application Requirements
To complete the application process, applicants must:
fill in the attached application form (Please identify on the form if you are applying as a national leader or a participating youth – this is requested in block three of the form)
provide a 200 word essay on why you think you should be selected to represent New Zealand on the 20th Ship for World Youth Program
attach a copy of your CV, two pages maximum, including 2 references that can be verified should you be short listed
provide proof of NZ Citizenship (this could be a photocopy of your passport, or a birth certificate)

Applications must be posted to:
Attention: Tracey Kai
Ministry of Youth Development
PO Box 1556
Wellington
By 20 July 2007

Hard copies must be provided – emails will not be accepted.

The draft schedule is outlined with the application form.

Friday, June 29, 2007

SHIP FOR WORLD YOUTH

Application for Ship for World Youth 20 (SWY20) is now open! The purpose of the Ship for World Youth (SWY) program is to broaden the global view of the Japanese youths, promote mutual understanding and friendship between Japanese and foreign youths as well as to cultivate the spirit of international cooperation and the competence to practice it, and furthermore to foster the youths with capability of showing leadership in various area of international society.

In this program, approximately 120 youth from Japan and 140 youth from various areas of the world live together on board the ship and engage in various multilateral exchange activities such as studying and discussing common issues from a global viewpoint on board and in the countries visited.Please find attached the application form for SWY20 also and a brief outline about the SWY programme. For further information, check out:
http://www.swynz.org.nz/

So what are you waiting for? The deadline for applications is the 20th of July.

Feel free to distribute this amongst your networks. Should you or any of your contacts need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me via email. Elliot_roberts_98@yahoo.com


Kind Regards,
Elliot Roberts
President, The Ship for World Youth Alumni Association of New Zealand

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

PACIFIC Tapa Workshop, ALL WELCOME



Fiji Winter Lecture Series-Saturday June 30 3pm
Lecture 1 - The Significance of Tapa to the Pacific Community: Lecture by Tarisi Vunidilo. Demonstration and kids tapa making by selected Fijian women of the community.Saturday 30 June, 3.30pm, APEC room, Auckland Museum (Level 1)Fijian Tapa or Masi is an amazing material made of paper mulberry. Its uses, functions, colour and designs have intrigued many. This lecture will explain the significance of this prized material aims to deepen understanding of the relationship between Pacific islands in the past and today. Also "How to Take care of your Tapa" by Auckland Museum Senior Conservator Julia Gresson who will advise on how to take care of your Tapa at home, as well as a fabric making session using tapa designs, by a group of Fijian women based in Auckland. And for the kids: A Tapa Making demonstration with Losalini Dulakiverata.For more information, please call 09 239 1531 (home) or 0277106633

Home of Compassion Annual Bazzar, Suva, Fiji

HOME OF COMPASSION
ANNUAL BAZAAR

SATURDAY 30TH JUNE 2007 @ 8.30am
AT 270 PRINCESS ROAD
TAMAVUA
CAKE STALLS
NOVELTY STALLS
FACE PAINTING & BALLONS (DONE BY ME & MY FRIENDS – PLIZ SUPPORT)
LUCKY DIPS FOR CHILDREN
FOOD STALLS
LOVO…CHINESE & INDIAN FOODS……..YUM YUM YUM
2ND HAND CLOTHES & MUCH MUCH MORE

BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES FOR A DAY OF FUN…

Friday, June 22, 2007

Matariki at Auckland Museum

To all Aucklanders!
Nau Mai, haere mai…
Matariki at the Museum!
A workshop on water safety and water awareness taught by Mark Haimona through story, play and demonstration.
Excellent for the kids and family!
Saturday 7 July, 10:30am & 2:30pm

NZTE imPAC Training July/August 2007-Auckland

NZTE imPAC Pacific Business Training and Coaching Programme.

This business programme caters for potential business owners or new business owners of Pacific Island descent that wish to drive their business idea on to the road to success. But first you need your drivers license and a WOF for your business vehicle i.e. you will need a solid and comprehensive business plan.

Call us NOW and register for one of our FREE imPAC Business Programmes:
Free phone 0800 287 7526 or Email:raymondt@pacificbusiness.co.nz
*Workshops start 6pm to 8.30pm

Monday, June 18, 2007

Fiji Winter Lecture Series-Saturday June 30 3pm

Lecture 1 - The Significance of Tapa to the Pacific Community: Lecture by Tarisi Vunidilo. Demonstration and kids tapa making by selected Fijian women of the community.

Saturday 30 June, 3.30pm, APEC room, Auckland Museum (Level 1)

Fijian Tapa or Masi is an amazing material made of paper mulberry. Its uses, functions, colour and designs have intrigued many. This lecture will explain the significance of this prized material aims to deepen understanding of the relationship between Pacific islands in the past and today. Also "How to Take care of your Tapa" by Auckland Museum Senior Conservator Julia Gresson who will advise on how to take care of your Tapa at home, as well as a fabric making session using tapa designs, by a group of Fijian women based in Auckland. And for the kids: A Tapa Making demonstration with Losalini Dulakiverata.

For more information, please call 09 239 1531 (home) or 0277106633

Meet Cook Islands Artists-June 28 (5-7pm)

Greetings from o’kaioceanikart, the ‘niu’ space for the art of Pacific people. Join us

Thursday the 28th of June 5-7pm

Continuing our 28th of the month artists’ talks; this month meet COOK ISLANDS ARTISTS sculptor Tui Hobson and painter
Sylvia Marsters. Both these woman are truly masterful at what they do and are established artists. Hear them discuss their work and what inspires them with Mii Pamatatau, former curator of the
Pacific Business Trust Gallery and Secondary Schools Art Competition.
We are really excited that we will also have new work by both artists.

o’kaioceanikart, Shop 16 Langham Hotel Mall Karangahape Rd, near Grafton Bridge.
Please RSVP to this email so we can be sure to have enough wine and food. Parking in the Liverpool St, Mercury Lane or Auckland City Council Upper Queen St Car parks.

Bridget Marsh, Marilyn Kohlhase and the team at o’kai

Friday, June 8, 2007

Free Fiji Seminar at Victoria University, Wellington

PACIFIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION

Invites you to a Seminar

“Fiji at the Crossroads – Again?”

Speakers: Dr Steven Ratuva, Senior Fellow, Governance Program, USP, Suva, Fiji
Professor Biman Prasad, School of Economics, USP, Suva, Fiji;
Janet Mason, Principal, Pacific Law, Wellington
Rae Julian, Executive Director, Council of International Development, Wellington

Friday, 8th June 2007

At the

Hunter Council Chambers
Victoria University
Level 2
Hunter Building
Gate 2
Kelburn Parade
Wellington City

10.00am to 3.00 pm.
(Lunch served at 12.00 noon)


Please RSVP by Tuesday, 5 June 2007 to
Florence Aiono, Ph (04) 9319386 or
email florence@pcf.org.nz

Storylines Festival Free Family Day Sunday 10 June

Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland City


Free fun for the family all day long. Authors, illustrators, performers and storytellers celebrate the joy of books and reading. A chance for children to meet and be inspired by those who create books for them.


Heaps of arts and crafts to do in the Bookworks area on Level 5 (sponsored by Whitcoulls), with bookmaking, a real printing press where you can make a bookmark, The Red Tree origami zone and Mrs McGinty's Garden. Then there's the fun-filled Swashbuckler Pirate Zone on Level 3 (sponsored by HarperCollins) featuring


Kelly Gardiner (author). Make a hat, a flag, a parrot. Bring your writing and illustration competition entries here, judging at 2pm.


Be a volunteer - get involved and help on Family Day. The volunteers are the force that make this day possible. If you would like to be part of the family day team contact http://www.storylines.org.nz/admin/mailtfestival@storylines.org.nz for more information.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Auckland Playwrights Collective (NZ)

Who: Auckland Playwrights Collective
What: "Motel Nights" – An evening of short plays.
When: Tuesday 26 June to Saturday 30 June 2007, at 8pm
Where: The Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland CBD
Cost: $28, $20 (handling fee may apply)
Booking : 09-307-5000, www.ticketek.co.nz

Saturday, June 2, 2007

ACSOG National Soli, Suva FIJI

ACSOG National Soli Day

this Friday 1st June at 7:30pm
at the Holiday Inn - Lali Room

There will be a Soli and meke/singing competition in Branches.
All ACSOG are welcome.

Check ACSOG website: www.acsog.com

Friday, June 1, 2007

Pacific Islands Aids Foundation

The PIAF Hardship Grant fundraiser
Two days into the Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation (PIAF) Hardship Grant fundraising campaign and already $1202.00 NZD has been raised. The fundraising drive is stretching across the PacificIslands, with donations being collected in Cook Islands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, and Tahiti. We thank SPC, Agir Contre le SIDA, and YWCA NZ for stepping up to the challenge. More organizations are looking into joining the campaign and we hope you will be one of them. The Hardship Grant is an emergency fund for HIV positive Pacific Islanders who are facing extreme situations. It is in place to help minimize the impact of HIV/AIDS on affected households and to save lives.
Since 2003, the PIAF Hardship Grant has provided money for emergency antiretroviral treatment for 20 HIV positive people in Fiji, as well as shelter, emergency food, children’s school fees, and personal items such as glasses and dentures. These are items that are crucial to living a healthy and meaningful life. All funds raised will go to the PIAF Hardship Grant.
For more information, please contact Zoë Bake-Paterson, Communications Officer at PIAF: # 23103 / info@pacificaids.org
http://www.pacificaids.org/

Donation for Kaliova Seleiwau-WAIKATO, NZ

Ni sa bula

See below an email from Kiti Tuifagalele inRotorua

Further to my earlier email regarding Kali, the bank account details for anyone wishing to contribute a small financial donation to help with Kali's medical treatment is:-

Bank:- ASB
Account Name:- Youth With A Mission Pursuits
Account Number:- 12-3089-00242375-00

Please note with your donation, (Reference:- Kali's Health Fund)

Malo vakalevu!

God Bless.
Kiti

Performers for Poverty-Auckland City, NZ-June 2nd


Come along to the Classic Comedy Club on Saturday night and have a good
laugh!

Performers 4 Poverty are hosting a fundraising night to help with their
next relief trip to Fiji. Earlier this year they took four tons of
books, clothes, toys, medical supplies and school resources to Vugalei
and Wainunu ... and they are preparing now to take another four ton in
September ... this time to the Yasawas.

There will be a fabulous lineup of award winning standup comedians ...
Mike Loder, Tm Bishop, Andrew Clay, Dave Wiggins and Hiroshi, all
donating their time to help this registered charity.

Saturday June 2nd
Drinks from 7, show at 8
Classic Comedy Club
321 Queen St
Auckland
Adults $30 Students $15
Ring to book your tickets today!
828 5432
021 1179324

Vinaka vakalevu for caring and helping Performers 4 Poverty to help
others!

Vacancy Details-Manager Position

PO Box 13829, Onehunga, Ph 09 256 0503
info@aucklandfiji.org.nz www.aucklandfiji.org.nz


MANAGER

Part Time position

The Fiji Community Association of Auckland Inc is looking for a suitably experienced person to manage its expanding community activities on a part time basis.

The Association is seeking to appoint a Manager. Reporting to the Executive Committee he/she will be responsible for the delivery of strategic direction and effective implementation of the Association’s annual plans.

The Manager will have:
· leadership and relationship management experience.
· proven financial and project management skills
· the ability to demonstrate credibility within the Fiji community as well as with funding agencies.
· sound understanding of Fiji’s multi ethnic cultures
· previous involvement with community projects and preferably holds a relevant tertiary qualification.

Interested persons are invited to send their application form (which can be downloaded from the association’s website www.aucklandfiji.org.nz), curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to:

Peni Usumaki
P. O. Box 23 696
Papatoetoe
Auckland


Initial enquiries can be made to him on 09 270 1003 or via email usumaki@vodafone.net.nz

Applications close Friday 15th June 2007

Auckland Fijian Community Inc Vacancies

Nisa bula



To Fijians in the Auckland region, if you are interested to apply for the Coordinator position, check the Auckland Fiji website for relevant forms:


www.aucklandfiji.org.nz

Applications close Friday 15th June 2007



Vinaka



Fijituwawa Admin

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Calling for Fiji Community Events NZ & Abroad

NI bula vinaka,Namaste, Noa'ia!

If you have any community event that you would like to put on this website, feel free to email us on publications@fijituwawa.com and we can upload it for you, with your relevant flyer, poster or photo.

This applies to all Fiji Islanders around the world. This is your place to share your events and network with your fellow Kai Vatas!

Vinaka

Fijituwawa Admin