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Ta Talanoa

Through great conversations we can share valuable information, that can uplift, inspire and empower individuals as well as our communities.

Airing time: Tuesdays 10:30am; new live show fortnightly



In Samoan, "Ta Talanoa" means "Let's Talk".

This show is about having good conversations, with ourselves as well as others.  Through great conversations we can share valuable information, that can uplift, inspire and empower individuals as well as our communities.

"Fa'ataua le Talatalanoa - Value Conversations"

Sieni focuses her discussions on the 5 themes of her book, AUALA, which tells her 'transformational story from Samoa to New Zealand':

Attitude

Unique Skills

Achievement

Leadership

Accomplishment

 

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Language: Samoan

 

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Reflections for the Year_Manatunatuga Mo Le Tausaga Lenei

Sieni's reflection on her year's achievements. Aua le manatu fa'atauva'a i le taua o mea ua e ausia.
Don't underestimate the value of your accopmplishments.

Duration: 00:28:21 | Date: 10 December, 2024

Having a Self-Care Plan

There is so much happening today. If we are to thrive and continue to stay strong in a stressful environment, we must have a self-care plan in place. It's crucial.

Duration: 20:31 | Date: 12 November, 2024

With Theresa Tongi

Theresa Tongi is the Pacific Public Programs Co-ordinator for Govett Brewster Art Gallery, and today she tells about her journey through Creative Art Space. Theresa's passion at led her to study Art, later becoming an Art Teacher. She now works closely with the Art Gallery to bring artists together, through different initiatives and projects. The upcoming project is the Lalaga: Le Hui Fono, an exhibition and program series dedicated to building collaborative, supportive, and reciprocal relationships between Pasifika artists and communities in Taranaki and across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

Duration: 30:00 | Date: 29 October, 2024

Education Closes the Gap

O aoga, ma aoaoga e faaitiitia ma tapunia ai le Va i tulaga ma vaega eseese, i tulaga i galuega, pisinisi ma isi vaega. Faataua talanoaga e fesoasoani foi i lea itu.

Duration: 29:15 | Date: 15 October, 2024

Prioritising Our Health - Fa'aataua leTatou Soifua Maloloina

Early detection and screening is crucial, and can save lives.
Tatou sii lima, ma fesile mo sie fesoasoani. Tatou Sapasapaia, tatou uso pasefika ma uurai e faia siatiga.

Duration: 29.23 | Date: 29 September, 2024

Navigating Through Restructures, Tautaia Tatou i Fa'atulagaina

Navigate through restructures and job losses. Tautai i tatou i taimi o le toe fa’atulagaina ma le motusia o galuega.
Fa’ataua tatou talanoaga i nei vaitaimi ma saili auala e maua ai ni fesoasoani i fita ma faigata ma lu’itau o fetaia’i ma tatou.

Duration: 30.3 | Date: 17 September, 2024

Part 3

Talanoaga ma Tanuvasa Leiato Fausia Veaga Muamua.
Faataua le tatou Gagana ma le tatou Aganu’u.

Duration: 00:27:57 | Date: 20 August, 2024

Part 2

Talanoaga ma Tanuvasa Leiato Fausia Veaga Muamua.
Faataua le tatou Gagana ma le tatou Aganu’u.

Duration: 00:30:06 | Date: 13 August, 2024

Part 1

Talanoaga ma Tanuvasa Leiato Fausia Veaga Muamua.
Faataua le tatou Gagana ma le tatou Aganu’u.

Duration: 00:29:50 | Date: 6 August, 2024

Speaker at the Global Women Power Summit Leadership Conference

I am grateful for the lovely opportunity to speak at the Women’s Leadership Conference.
O avanoa matagofie na maua ma auala mai i talatalanoaaga foi ma isi.
Ia fa’ataua a tatou talatalanoaga aua tatou te le iloa lava fa’amanuiaga eseese e maua mai ai.

Duration: 00:29:45 | Date: 23 July, 2024