CONGRATULATIONS Peseta Sam Lotu - I'iga

I have said it before that Peseta Sam Lotu - I'iga would win the previously Labour held seat of Maungakiekie - and he is on his way to doing so (well as at 10:42pm). Peseta Sam Lotu - I'iga is the man to watch in the future. I have no doubt that he will one day become the 1st Pasifika Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand. Keep watching this man - over the next few years as he gains experience in the political realm.

Congratulations once again to Peseta Sam Lotu I'iga.

OBAMA & McCAIN ELECTION (DEBATE 1)

by Vinepa AIONO



It may be take another four weeks before the White House will shelter the first black American President and his family. I have been following this extraordinary man for almost five years. No one in the current New Zealand political scene is even remotely comparable to Barack Obama.
With one exception - I believe that Peseta Sam Lotu - I'iga has the makings of one who may one day become the first Pasifika Prime Minister of New Zealand. He shares many qualities in common with Obama.

Watch this 1st 2008 Presidential debate and I'm sure you'll agree that Obama is superb in every respect. He will be the next President of USA.

CONGRATULATIONS - LE-AUFA’AMULIA ASENATI LOLE - TAYLOR

by Vinepa Aiono



This was somewhat late news to me that the NZ First candidate Asenati Lole - Taylor had been pitted against the very able Peseta Sam Lotu I'iga in the battle to take Maungakiekie. Given I have been busy with so many family events as of late - i should be forgiven for not being in "the know" of details from the Pacific cyber-news desk.
Asenati Lole - Taylor has often been heard over the air waves discussing local Pasifika events and issues within the Auckland region. Last I heard, she was the Auckland Pacific Liaison person for the Department of Corrections. Lole - Taylor is extremely vocal on many issues and is perhaps known more for her very forceful but likeable personality that has enabled her to become the Pacific socialite who is found at almost every Pacific event. Peseta on the other hand has the reputation of one who is humble, unassuming, well educated and forthright without seeming brash. Already he has made waves within the Auckland City Council.
While I admire both Lole - Taylor and Peseta for standing in the Maungakiekie seat, my pick is that Peseta will win the seat for National with a comfortable majority. Peseta has the makings of one who may even become the first Pasifika Prime Minister. Watch this space I say.
All the best to Asenati Lole - Taylor, the Pacific community celebrates your continued success.
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CONGRATULATIONS Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga

I had just finished writing up my last blog piece when I discovered that Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga had won the National nomination for Maungakiekie. I don't need to say much more at this point other than, I believe he will secure the Maungakiekie seat in the 2008 election. Congratulations Peseta - well done. Another Pacific candidate takes the stage - great news.

THINKING ALOUD - GOOD LUCK TO ALL PACIFIC POLITICAL CANDIDATES 2008

While I make no secret that I lean more to the right politically for all sorts of christian reasons, I also like to support Pacific candidates from all sides of the spectrum simply because we share a common point of origin - the Pacific. My prediction this year is that Sua William Sio will win the Mangere electorate. Labour have moved smartly and quickly to cement it's position in Mangere with Sua being sworn in as MP this week, that sends a loud and clear message that it means to secure the Mangere seat without any real battle. Had that not occurred then Taito might have won that seat hand downs. The only difficulty here is that there may still be strong local Mangere Pacific views that Sua is not a Mangere 'boy' but rather an Otara homie bred.
The Destiny - Family Party contender Mr Filipaina has been out in the Mangere stomping ground for some months now gathering support for himself and his work has not gone un-noticed. There is however one other Pacific contender who may have been able to gouge Mangere from Labour and that would have been Peseta Sam Lotu Iiga. Winning the Maungakiekie local body elections I'iga has shown that he has the determination and dedication to truly win a community over. Another possible Pacific contender from the right is Enosa Auva'a, school principal and a previous National candidate for the Manurewa electorate. Should Auva'a stand this year, he at least has the experience and support of the Pacific community to promote our issues loudly and clearly.
No matter which side of the political spectrum any of these Pacific candidates might stand, they are nonetheless worthy Pacific candidates. I wish them all well should any or all of them stand in an electorate for this 2008 election year.