As some of you may or may not know, Adam Watene, my sister Moana’s partner of over 14 years died in October while working out at a gym in the UK. He was an athlete, a professional rugby league player, in the prime of his life and now he’s dead at 31. Moana is trying to be strong and I am doing my best to support her and help her in any way I can. As you can imagine, this is a difficult time for Mo and her two children Arana (10) and Ena (4).
Adam’s former clubs and friends in the UK have organized a testimonial year in his honor. The testimonial year – which officially started December 1 and will finish on November 30, 2009 – will help raise money for the Adam Watene Fund, set up to secure the future of Moana, Arana and Ena. I WILL BE COMING OVER NEXT MONTH TO SUPPORT THE JANUARY EVENTS - I hope to see some of you!
Please send this information to anyone you know that may be interested in attending any of the events or contributing to the fund. WRIST BANDS: Merchandise will be on sale Continue reading ‘Adam Watene - Testimonial Year’
PACIFIC SUPERHEROES waaatttt!!! U heard!!! The Hokule’a ocean voyaging waka from Hawaii that has sailed the pacific ocean many a times since its birth to reinvigorate our celestial navigational skills, history and culture, has put out a challenge in search of a crew for a 3year voyage around the world 100% old skool stlyles!!! Hokule’a (Arcturus) is the star that at its zenith passes directly over Hawaii - ancient Hawaiian navigators used the constellation to find their way home. Hence, “Hoku” - “Le’a” - the star of gladness, a fitting name for this wa’a. This is an historical and life changing event, so y’all better get ya waka on and support the Hokule’a to show the world wat its all about - PACIFIC SUPERHEROES waaatttttt!!!! U heard!!!
‘The voyaging canoe Hokule’a may embark on its most ambitious trip yet — a three-year passage around the world beginning in 2011.
Kathy Thompson, wife of master navigator Nainoa Thompson Continue reading ‘Hokule’a Worldwide Voyage’
‘CHIEF’ a short film starring Chief Sielu Avea just won the Best Dramatic Short Award at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival over the weekend. The award makes the locally-made film eligible to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Mayor Mufi Hannemann today congratulated local writer/director Brett Wagner and producer Dana Satler Hankins on their success with ‘CHIEF’ at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. “We applaud this achievement,” said Mayor Hannemann, a strong supporter of the project since its inception. “This film is a shining example of the potential of Hawaii’s film industry.
‘CHIEF’ has been recognized by a number of high profile festivals Continue reading ‘“Chief” A Short Film By Brett Wagner’
NA MAMO O HALOA OF KAUA’I WIN 9th ANNUAL TE MANAHUA MAORI CULTURAL COMPETITION by Louisa Te’i
Laie, Hawaii (August 9, 2008) – It may be winter in Aotearoa, but the warm Hawaiian sun was welcoming today at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s (PCC) 9th Annual Te Manahua Maori Cultural Competition. From across the state and the world, Maori groups came together to share in the songs and dances of their ancestors at the PCC’s Pacific Theater with more than 100 performers participating. The sun shined especially bright for Na Mamo O Haloa of Hanapepe, Kaua’i who was named the overall winner of the competition.
“The raw emotion of the performers leaves a
Continue reading ‘Te Manahua 2008 results’
As some of you may or may not know, Adam Watene, my sister Moana’s partner of over 14 years died in October while working out at a gym in the UK. He was an athlete, a professional rugby league player, in the prime of his life and now he’s dead at 31. Moana is trying to be strong and I am doing my best to support her and help her in any way I can. As you can imagine, this is a difficult time for Mo and her two children Arana (10) and Ena (4).
