Pleased to share 'Alofa', a documentary about my journey of self-acceptance of my sexual orientation, in the context of my family, faith (being an ex-Pastor) and Pacific/Samoan culture. This coming Sun on ABC Australia's Compass show on ABC TV (free to air) at 6:30pm, & then

Pleased to share 'Alofa', a documentary about my journey of self-acceptance of my sexual orientation, in the context of my family, faith (being an ex-Pastor) and Pacific/Samoan culture. This coming Sun on ABC Australia's Compass show on ABC TV (free to air) at 6:30pm, & then

Pleased to share 'Alofa', a documentary about my journey of self-acceptance of my sexual orientation, in the context of my family, faith (being an ex-Pastor) and Pacific/Samoan culture. This coming Sun on ABC Australia's Compass show on ABC TV (free to air) at 6:30pm, & then

I just watched this powerful episode of Compass. Alofa g.co/kgs/nqLTrt6

Thank you Samoa Observer for this piece on 'Alofa' screening on ABC Australia's iview service.

A film for Oceania as a whole. #Alofa

This waiata made me cry in such a way I cannot describe 😭❤️ Our people are so beautiful.

In 2008, I walked the Kokoda track with a group from Sydney. An impossible task without our porters, who were SDA religion like me. Wantoks of all ages easily passed us on the trek. The strength of those in this story is similar. We took 9 days versus this nan's only 4 days.

Over 400 church leaders express opposition to Treaty Principles Bill: nzherald.co.nz/kahu/treaty-pr…. A significant stand. The Govt continues to dignify the Bill with a select committee process. The Bill goes to Cabinet today: rnz.co.nz/news/political….

A compelling example of contemporary Christianity & civil society leadership in Aotearoa. Standing with Māori & honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This is what reckoning with our history & reconciliation looks like. Proud, that Jay Ruka, our Rev in Taranaki is among those

Don't forget, the Call for Panels for our 2025 AAPS Conference is now open! The conference will be at Sydney University, 3-6 June, convened by the awesome Professor Jioji Ravulo. Get your panel proposal in by 28 Oct, on the theme "Pacific Discourses and Destinies"! pacificstudies.org.au/2024/08/aaps-c…

Thanks ABC Pacific Radio for interviewing me about the ‘Alofa’ documentary. I share how religion, culture, & family are powerful dual-edge systems that can inhibit Pacific LGBTIQ+ from self-acceptance. ⬇️⬇️ abc.net.au/pacific/progra…

To make a complaint against NZ Herald, follow this - tinyurl.com/NZ-Herald-comp…. If you (the complainant) are not satisfied with their response, or no reply after 10 working days, only then, can you go to NZ Media Council: mediacouncil.org.nz/complaints/