We are the rock!
Riley, David
Te Whata, Munro
Tamua, Evotia
Series: Pasifika heroes
Tamua, Evotia
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Summary: The stories of contemporary Niueans, as well as historical and legendary figures - their struggles, impressions and achievements. Most are based in New Zealand.Introduction -- Amazing ancestors!: Fao and Huanaki, discoverers of Niue -- Always remembered: 1st Niuean Regiment (World War One, 1914-1918) -- Born to perform: Stephanie Tauevihi, actress, singer -- Eye of the tiger: Dene Halatau, rugby league world champion -- Follow your dream: Dr Vili Nosa, first Niuean PhD in the world -- Go the ref!: Dave Pakieto, international rugby league referee -- Ko e niu e ma mua: Leveimatagi and Leveifualolo, explorers -- Lino steals the show: Lino Nelisi, writer / educator -- Man of mana: Sir Robert Rex (1909-1992), statesman -- Massacre at Anatoga: Toa Niue, defenders of Niue -- Medicine in the blood; Dr Karaponi Okesene-Gafa, doctor -- Moving the crowds: Tyree Tautogia, singer / rapper -- Mr Clutch: Pero Cameron, New Zealand basketball captain -- Mutalau magic!: Dianna Fueman, playwright.
Native stylin': Tutina Pasene, businesswoman / fashion designer -- Never too late: Frank Bunce, All Black -- Niuean on air: Foufou Susana Hukui, presenter -- Niuean princess: Mataginifale, artist / problem solver -- Nothing is impossible: John Pule, artist / writer -- Otara's millionares: Paul Fuemana (1969-2010), singer ; Philip Fuemana (1964-2005), pioneer of New Zealand hip hop -- Paea-neer: Sully Paea, youth worker -- Pasifika superman: Maui, Niuean hero -- Peniamina's day: Peniamina, missionary -- Peyow! peyow!: Shimpaul Lelisi, performer, presenter, writer -- Survivors: Tigilau Ness, musician, political activist ; Che Fu, vocalist -- The Niuean who escaped ... : Taole, kidnapped -- The way God made me: Luisa Avaiki, Kiwi Ferns rugby league captain -- Village man: Young Vivian, politician / statesman -- Warrior chief: Laulofi, Niuean hitman -- Conclusion.
Location | edition | Bar Code | due date |
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Pacific Section | B026209 |
Dewey: | 966.2 |
call #: | RIL |
ISBN: | 9781877484216 |
pub: | 2012 |