Samoans - Social life and customs
Afio Mai oral history project
Date: 2014-2015
By: Ifopo, Erolia, active 1999-2017
Reference: OHColl-1477
Description: Ten interviews with people of Samoan heritage in Canterbury, with particular focus on the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Interviews conducted by Erolia Ifopo in 2015. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2014. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 10 Interview(s). 98 digital sound recording(s). 10 Electronic document(s). 10 printed abstract(s). 1 folder(s) biographical information forms. Search dates: 2014 - 2015
Samoana, legend of legends: An oral history of the Samoana Rugby League team 1964-1967
Date: 2014-2015
By: Taouma, Aaron Talavou, active 1980s-2022
Reference: OHColl-1302
Description: An oral history project documenting the story of the Samoana rugby league team of Dunedin. Comprises four interviews conducted by Aaron Talavou Taouma, with assistance of Elena Losa Lome, with former players and family members of players. Interviewees are: Papali'i Dr Pita Ulitau Taouma, Janice Margaret Taouma, Su'a Falaniko Su'a, and Elena Lose Lome. Abstracts of the interviews were completed by Jason Brown and Elena Lome. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2015. The Samoana rugby league team formed in Dunedin 1963-1964. The team won the Otago Premiership in 1964 and 1966 before being disbanded in 1967. Both Aaron Talavou Taouma and Elena Losa Lome are children of former Samoana team members. Quantity: 4 Interview(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 4 digital sound recording(s). 2 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts. Search dates: 2014 - 2015
Interview with Sefuiva Saifoloi
Date: 5 and 27 May 2015
From: Pacifica Arts Centre oral history project: The stories of the Pacifica Mamas and Papas
By: Saifoloi, Sefuiva Siaumau Saumalula, 1935-; Stowers-Ama, Jarcinda, active 2014-2017
Reference: OHInt-1554-03
Description: Interview with Sefuiva Saifoloi (also known as Mama Sefuiva) by Jarcinda Stowers-Ama recorded on 5 and 27 May 2015. Topics covered in the interview include: family background; marriage; moving to New Zealand from Samoa; being part of Pacifica Mamas and Papas; and telling the story of Sina and the Tuna which explains the origin of the coconut tree. Source of descriptive information: "Mama Sefuiva, oral history, 2015". 'Kura - Auckland Libraries', https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1574/rec/4 accessed 16 May 2023. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 2 digital sound recording(s). 2 digital photograph(s). 2 Electronic document(s) digital abstract.. 2 electronic scan(s) recording agreement form and newspaper article.. 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form.. Search dates: 05/05/2015 - 27/05/2015
Interview with Ronnie Matafeo
Date: 6 May 2015
From: Pacifica Arts Centre oral history project: The stories of the Pacifica Mamas and Papas
By: Matafeo, Ronnie, 1961-; Raa, Tu, active 2015-2017
Reference: OHInt-1554-02
Description: Interview with Ronnie Matafeo by Tu Raa recorded on 6 May 2015. Topics covered in the interview include: growing up in Samoa; studying in New Zealand; becoming the first registered Pacific Island quantiity surveyor; community work and working with the Pacifica Mamas and Papas; weaving; history and purpose of the Pacifica Mamas and Papas; and hopes for the future. Source of descriptive information: "Ronnie Matafeo, oral history, 2015". 'Kura - Auckland Libraries', https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/1613/rec/9 accessed 16 May 2023. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 2 digital sound recording(s). 2 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s) digital abstract.. 1 electronic scan(s) recording agreement form.. 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form.. Search dates: 06/05/2015
Interview with Anaealaise Emi Laban
Date: 24 April, 4 May, and 26 October 2007
By: Alexander Turnbull Library; Ifopo, Erolia, active 1999-2017; Laban, Anealaise Emi Tunupopo Patu, 1929-2009
Reference: OHColl-1202-01
Description: Oral history interview with New Zealand Samoan community leader Anaealaise Emi Laban, conducted at her home. Title supplied by Library. The oral history interview was commissioned by the Alexander Turnbull Library; and carried out by Erolia Ifopo while she was employed at the Library. The interview was requested to be done by Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, daughter of Anaealaise Emi Laban. Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 Interview(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Search dates: 2007