Longtime friends and children of South Auckland, Mariner Fagaiava, host of Flava Drive, and Allyssa Verner-Pula, emerging academic, are proud to present 'Island...
This episode is sponsored by Diabetes NZ. This week’s guests are Milan Moala & Susan Moala’eua. Today is World Diabetes Day so Milan and Susan are breaking down a story we know is all too familiar for our aiga. The theme for this year’s Diabetes Action Month is ‘Don’t Sugar Coat Diabetes’. It’s important for y’all to know the symptoms, different types of diabetes there are and knowing there isn’t shame about living with this common condition. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 46 - The Western Guide
This week’s guest is Samoan singer and actor The Western Guide. Boasting over 80-thousand TikTok followers, he’s all the rage with the kids after playing Demetrius in ‘Inky Pinky Ponky’. The Western Guide also has his hand in a successful country music career, while being heard daily on Niu FM’s night show. His warm, go-getter vibrations show no signs of slowing down. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 45 - Stacey Morrison
This week’s guest is Māori broadcaster and reo advocate Stacey Morrison. We’d be here all day listing the TV and radio shows that our Stace has fronted, but she’s currently at Flava - back after launching the station 20 years ago. We take our chat even further to the What Now and Mai Time days. Above all, she is a proud wife and Mum. She lets us know there’s still time for us to create our dream families. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 44 - ‘Anau Mesui Henry
This week’s guest is Tongan entrepreneur ‘Anau Mesui Henry. Kava is shared ceremoniously across the Pacific but there haven’t quite been venues like Four Shells Kava Lounge to casually indulge in this cultural elixir. People can rock up on their own, in a group or gather on the fala. ‘Anau, who co-owns the lounge, brings her kumete to our fala as we chat about her journey. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 43 - Elena
This week’s guest is Tongan singer Elena. At only 18, she has two Pacific Music Awards nominations and two festivals under her belt. Elena was supported into living her dreams by very loving parents, transitioning early out of high school and into tertiary study. Raised in Roskill, the Central Okalani sister is shaking up the R&B scene with her fresh energy. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Longtime friends and children of South Auckland, Mariner Fagaiava, host of Flava Drive, and Allyssa Verner-Pula, emerging academic, are proud to present 'Island Roots, Auckland Ways'.
Both in their early 20s, they share a love of cheap eats, the club and are quiet comfortable with living at home.
Join them and special guests for weekly episodes covering everything from mental health, speaking your language and the highs and lows of life.
'Island Roots, Auckland Ways' is part of the Flava Podcast Network.
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