Tagata atu motu

Magazine programme for Pacific peoples.

NUCLEAR TESTING:

South Pacific Nations have agreed on Diplomatic measures to protest against
planned French Nuclear testing in the region including raising the issue at the
United Nations. The measures which included a call for a South Pacific free
zone was decided by a Regional action committee set up the fifteen nation
forum . Member Alfred Sasako said members also agreed regional opposition
to the test should ba a focus of activity on International Forums.
- kaikōrero: Alfred Sasako on the International Forum and the Treaty protocol.

ASTHMA:

Asthma is a health problem among the Pacific Island people and according to health
statistics the preverlance among the PI people is more than other ethnic groups in
New Zealand.
- kaikōrero: Dr.Alan Liang, president of the Auckland Asthma society speaks with
Sam Thompson about asthma among the Pacific Island Community.

PACIFIC ISLAND POPULATION:

The first ever informationon each of New Zealands Pacific Island Population
was launched by the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Don McKinnon. The six
book series presents a wide range of information which focuses on Samoan,
Tongan, Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tokelauen communities.
- kaikōrero: Minister of Island Affairs, Chief Execitive Officer, Apii Rongo-Raea
speaks with RNZI journalist Moera Tuilaepa about how the books will benefit
Pacific Communities.

GAREN with a Pacific Flavour:

Elma speaks with Simon Farrell who runs a Palmers Garden School and asked
whether if it was difficult to set up a Paradise Garden. He says it is not difficult.
- kaikōrero: Simon Farrell.