Ngā Kākano: Mana, Media and the Polynesian Panther Party Legacy of Protest

Join us for an evening of talanoa with members of the Polynesian Panther Party Legacy Trust, with political Pacific reporter ‘Alakihihifo Vailala.

In June 1977, the multilingual Pacific newspaper, Mana, launched its first issue in Tāmaki Makaurau. The newspaper became a meeting place for activists engaged in political, linguistic, cultural and social causes. One of the Mana associate editors was Tigilau Ness, who was also a contributor to the Polynesian Panther RAPP newspaper.

Join Lupematasila Melani Anae, Tigilau Ness and Rev Alec Toleafoa in a Ngā Kākano talanoa with ‘Alakihihifo Vailala on Mana, Media and the Polynesian Panther Party Legacy of protest.

Ngā Kākano provides an opportunity for our whānau and wider audiences to attend special events held at the Museum and learn from respected Māori and Pasifika leaders and experts who share their unique experience, perspectives, expertise and insights - laying seeds of knowledge at Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa and across Te Moana nui a Kiwa.

Ngā Kākano: Mana, Media and the Polynesian Panther Party Legacy of Protest
Twilight Tuesday
Tue 29 Apr, 6pm - 7.30pm
Te Mata Tairongo, Auditorium, Level 2
Bookings essential.

📷 Joint Nga Tamatoa/Polynesian Panther protest about the closing of a near-by dance hall, popular with local youth. L-R seated: Hana Jackson; Morehu McDonald; Andre Rahman; unknown; Bruce Parr. 1972. ©

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