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Story: Samoans

All images and media

From page 1 - History and migration

Samoa

Chief Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III lies in state

Chief Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III lies in state

Celebration of Samoa’s Independence Day

Celebration of Samoa’s Independence Day

Mua Strickson-Pua and his granddaughter

Mua Strickson-Pua and his granddaughter

Protesters outside Parliament

Protesters outside Parliament

Samoan population in New Zealand, 1961–2018

Samoan population in New Zealand, 1961–2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wearing Samoan ula fala necklace.

Dawn Raids apology

Church in Savai‘i

Church in Savai‘i

Raising the German flag, 1900

Raising the German flag, 1900

From page 2 - Life in New Zealand

Newton Pacific Islanders Congregational Church

Newton Pacific Islanders Congregational Church (1st of 2)

Members of the Newton PICC Bible class

Members of the Newton PICC Bible class (2nd of 2)

Choir of the Congregational Christian Church, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Choir of the Congregational Christian Church, Grey Lynn, Auckland

A Christmas play

A Christmas play

Workers celebrate Christmas

Workers celebrate Christmas

Fale at Auckland University

Fale at Auckland University

Colour photograph of three people in medical personal protective equipment standing next to a car.

From page 3 - Culture and identity

Pe‘a tattooing

Pe‘a tattooing (1st of 2)

Woman's tattoo

Woman's tattoo (2nd of 2)

The Talamaivao family, 1991

The Talamaivao family, 1991

The Aukuso family learning Samoan

The Aukuso family learning Samoan

The songmaker’s chair

The songmaker’s chair

Vitoria Faasoo plays kirikiti

Vitoria Faasoo plays kirikiti

Coloured photograph of Melegalenuu Ah Sam in a red dress.

Melegalenuu Ah Sam

From page 4 - New Zealand-born identity

Jemaima Tiatia and Suresa Gavet

Jemaima Tiatia and Suresa Gavet

‘Samoans’ T-shirt

‘Samoans’ T-shirt

Polynesian cultural group

Polynesian cultural group

Samoan girls perform at Polyfest

Samoan girls perform at Polyfest

From page 5 - Contributions to New Zealand

Black Grace contemporary dance group

Black Grace contemporary dance group

Albert Wendt in black T-Shirt standing next to art work on wall.

King Kapisi

Fa‘afetai Jonathan Lemalu

Fa‘afetai Jonathan Lemalu

Rosie Matafeo sitting in large chair with both hands raised.

Head and shoulders view of Parris Goebel wearing gold hoop earrings, blue denim shirt and hat.

Dancing at the Top

Artwork from book cover of person with large amount of curly black hair under the word 'Mophead'.

How your difference makes a difference

Damon Salesa

Samoan artists

Samoan artists (1st of 3)

‘Tapa‘au’

‘Tapa‘au’ (2nd of 3)

‘Pari‘aka’ by Lily Laita

‘Pari‘aka’ by Lily Laita (3rd of 3)

Maiava Eteuati Ete

Maiava Eteuati Ete

How to cite this page:

Lupematasila Melani Anae, 'All images and media', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/samoans/media (accessed 30 January 2023)

Story by Lupematasila Melani Anae, published 8 Feb 2005, reviewed & revised 7 Sep 2022 with assistance from Lupematasila Melani Anae