Dawn raids: An original Polynesian Panther meets a young Pacific advocate

August 10, 2021

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“Growing up did you feel safe in New Zealand? Not really, not really.”

By Josh Robertson and Teuila Fuatai of Re:

In reflection of the government's apology for the Dawn Raids in the 1970s, original Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness speaks to 20-year-old musician Church.

The pair talk about what’s changed, and what hasn’t for Pasifika in Aotearoa.

The six-part drama series, The Panthers, starts Sunday, August 15 at 9.30pm on TVNZ1.

All episodes are now available on TVNZ OnDemand.

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