Ta Talanoa
Host: Sieni Richardson
Categories: Ethnic & Cultural
Languages: Samoan
Access Radio Taranaki
Produced By: Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM
Programme Website
"Ta Talanoa" means "let's talk" in Samoan. It's a show where we have good conversations; where we get to connect with our community and people around us. We can learn so much more from each other through conversations.
All Episodes
Ta Talanoa: with Leki Atoa Jackson Part 2
Published: 18/11/2025 11:30 a.m.
Leki’s love for the performing arts isn’t just talent — it’s a calling. His commitment to guiding and uplifting our Lalaga Youth Ambassadors has created pathways, including the exciting opportunity to perform at Polyfest in Auckland next year. He’s also teaching the youth other valuable skills, such as leadership, confidence, and being proud ambassadors of their cultures.
Ta Talanoa: with Leki Atoa Jackson Part 1
Published: 04/11/2025 11:30 a.m.
Honoured to Talanoa with the talented Leki Atoa Jackson — a multi-award-winning creative and performer of Niuean, Tongan, and Samoan heritage. From Aotearoa to the world, he shares our Pacific stories through theatre, while mentoring and guiding young creators in the performing arts, currently with Lalaga Youth Ambassadors in New Plymouth, utilizing his creative journey to educate, empower, and inspire Pasifika youth. Tune in for a powerful talanoa on culture, creativity, and purpose.
Ta Talanoa: Awareness is Love in Action - Fa'aali le alofa i tatou galuega
Published: 21/10/2025 8:00 p.m.
Ta Talanoa means let's talk in Samoan. It's a show where we have good conversations; where we get to connect with our community and people around us. We can learn so much more from each other through conversations.
Ta Talanoa: with Hailey Richardson about her School Holiday Activities
Published: 07/10/2025 11:30 a.m.
This week on Ta Talanoa, Hailey shares her exciting school holiday adventures – from attending the Conference in Auckland with her Youth for Christ group from New Plymouth, to attending the Lalaga Youth Ambassadors workshop. She reflects on the valuable lessons and experiences gained along the way.
Ta Talanoa: E taua le tatou si'osi'omaga i le fausia o lo tatou tuputupu a'e
Published: 23/9/2025 11:30 a.m.
A lelei le si'osi'omaga e lagolagosua malosi fo'i lea ia i tatou ma le tatou lumana'i. Va'avaai tagata e lu'itauina i tatou i le alualu aga'i i luma, ma fa'amalosiau i vaega eseese e tatou te mana'omia.
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