AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSamoa Language Week 2026: Malamalama Moni Aoga Amata (MMAA) launched four new bilingual Samoan children’s music videos with The KaRs, building on last year’s hit “I’a Mase’ese’e” and using Creative Communities Scheme support to keep gagana Samoa fun and accessible for kids across Aotearoa. Music & Culture Spotlight: Samoan tenor Pene Pati’s documentary “Tenor: My Name is Pati” premieres at the Sydney film festival, following his rise from Upolu church life to major opera stages worldwide. Rugby (Manu Samoa): Manu Samoa named a 32-player Nations Cup squad for Chile and Uruguay, including three on-island players, with Samoa opening against Hong Kong China on July 5. Moana Pasifika Update: Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Faiilagi is in the Manu Samoa squad, while the franchise’s survival talk continues as New Zealand explores options after liquidation pressures. Sports & Community: Team Samoa took part in the Pacific Mini Games opening ceremony in Vanuatu, with cultural performances and the “Ignite the Spirit Within” theme song. Radio & Media: PMN Fiji won Best Pacific Language Programme at the New Zealand Radio and Podcast Awards for Pacific Mornings’ long-running Fijian-language storytelling.
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