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link to On life and the Pacific Islander entrepreneur

On life and the Pacific Islander entrepreneur

Ever met someone for the first time and immediately thought, "This person is going to be my friend someday," and then it comes true? I thought Jaemen Busby looked so familiar when I first...

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In case you need a makeup artist for Pacific Island skin

I know Koni from when we worked together in a contact centre. The first words she ever said to me - while I was in 'the zone' gunning it towards my data entry targets - after distracting me,...

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Who are your Pacific heroes?

I was well out of high school before I fully understood that the history we learned there is not really mine. I mean, I loved the stories of Socrates, Da Vinci, Magellan and Napoleon, Martin Luther...

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Koko. Koko Samoa.

In my culinary fantasies, I can walk into any café and ask for a fresh brew of sweet, black koko Samoa. That world is not reality just yet (at least not in New Zealand) but I know connoisseurs of...

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Are you ready to die?

The early 2000s were a difficult time for my family. In the space of 4 years, 6 of my close relatives died. Our first loss was my 46-year-old first cousin. His sudden, cardiac event widowed his...

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The making of a Polynesian art prodigy

In early June this year, the Balmoral Seventh Day Adventist school in Auckland celebrated Pasifika night by hosting an auction of artwork. One young artist’s painting caught our eye and we posted...

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Savour Oceania

Who are we kidding? This site is pretty much mostly about FOOD! ...big, beautiful food loved by the People of Oceania.

Popular Posts

That famous pink potato salad from the Cook Islands - recipe includes homemade dressing!
Why Samoan panipopo is food for the soul
Samoan Puligi (steamed pudding)
Koko. Koko Samoa.
How to make Cook Island 'ei katu (flower crown or head garland)
The art of making candy lei - Tongan style!
Takihi - a recipe for that creamy, sweet and savory Niuean treat
Are you using the word "Uso" correctly?
The call of the musubi - SPAM musubi!
Alaisa fa'apopo - Samoan coconut rice

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