Latest news with #Malu
Scoop
7 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Historic Samoan Tattoo Event Makes Global Museum History At Tūhura Otago Museum
Press Release – Tuhura Otago Museum The event began with a public talk where Sua Suluape Peter shared the rich cultural history of the Pea and Malu traditional Samoan tattoos for men and women and followed with a live tattooing session, deeply spiritual and emotionally … Yesterday marked a monumental moment in cultural history as Tūhura Otago Museum hosted the world's first-ever public demonstration of traditional Samoan tattooing in a museum setting. The event, which drew a captivated audience, was also a first for Dunedin and the South Island, making it a truly landmark occasion. World-renowned Su'a Sulu'ape Peter, a tufuga tā tātāu (master tattooist), led the live demonstration, a rare and sacred practice steeped in centuries of tradition. Known for his long two-year waiting list, Su'a Sulu'ape Peter's presence in Dunedin for over two weeks represents an extraordinary opportunity to engage with one of Samoa's most revered cultural expressions. The event began with a public talk where Su'a Sulu'ape Peter shared the rich cultural history of the Pe'a and Malu – traditional Samoan tattoos for men and women – and followed with a live tattooing session, deeply spiritual and emotionally powerful. He was joined by his Mea nā'itaua (wife of the tufuga tā tātāu) and au koso (essential assistants), who spoke about their vital roles in the sacred process. This art form, which has withstood colonisation and suppression by Western religious ideologies, was witnessed in full respect and reverence — a moment that connected generations and celebrated indigenous resilience. Pasifika Engagement Co-ordinator at Tūhura Otago Museum, Leota Meredith, reflected: 'The museum is honoured to have hosted this historic event. It's a powerful reminder of the strength and beauty of indigenous art and a proud moment for our Pasifika communities and the wider public.' The event was made possible thanks to the support of Tautala Faletolu, Moananū Pesa Tili, and Talai Naubalasi, Directors of So'oula o Samoa, who have long worked alongside Pacific communities in churches, schools, and universities across Aotearoa. Tautala Faletolu added 'This ceremony marks the first time in history that traditional Samoan tattooing has been publicly performed in a museum anywhere in the world. It's a moment of immense cultural pride and sends a powerful message about the value of indigenous knowledge, identity, and unity.' This unprecedented gathering offered more than a glimpse into tradition, it was a living embodiment of cultural survival, artistry, and connection. A proud day not just for Dunedin, but for the global Samoan and Pacific community.
Scoop
7 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Historic Samoan Tattoo Event Makes Global Museum History At Tūhura Otago Museum
Press Release – Tuhura Otago Museum The event began with a public talk where Sua Suluape Peter shared the rich cultural history of the Pea and Malu traditional Samoan tattoos for men and women and followed with a live tattooing session, deeply spiritual and emotionally … Yesterday marked a monumental moment in cultural history as Tūhura Otago Museum hosted the world's first-ever public demonstration of traditional Samoan tattooing in a museum setting. The event, which drew a captivated audience, was also a first for Dunedin and the South Island, making it a truly landmark occasion. World-renowned Su'a Sulu'ape Peter, a tufuga tā tātāu (master tattooist), led the live demonstration, a rare and sacred practice steeped in centuries of tradition. Known for his long two-year waiting list, Su'a Sulu'ape Peter's presence in Dunedin for over two weeks represents an extraordinary opportunity to engage with one of Samoa's most revered cultural expressions. The event began with a public talk where Su'a Sulu'ape Peter shared the rich cultural history of the Pe'a and Malu – traditional Samoan tattoos for men and women – and followed with a live tattooing session, deeply spiritual and emotionally powerful. He was joined by his Mea nā'itaua (wife of the tufuga tā tātāu) and au koso (essential assistants), who spoke about their vital roles in the sacred process. This art form, which has withstood colonisation and suppression by Western religious ideologies, was witnessed in full respect and reverence — a moment that connected generations and celebrated indigenous resilience. Pasifika Engagement Co-ordinator at Tūhura Otago Museum, Leota Meredith, reflected: 'The museum is honoured to have hosted this historic event. It's a powerful reminder of the strength and beauty of indigenous art and a proud moment for our Pasifika communities and the wider public.' The event was made possible thanks to the support of Tautala Faletolu, Moananū Pesa Tili, and Talai Naubalasi, Directors of So'oula o Samoa, who have long worked alongside Pacific communities in churches, schools, and universities across Aotearoa. Tautala Faletolu added 'This ceremony marks the first time in history that traditional Samoan tattooing has been publicly performed in a museum anywhere in the world. It's a moment of immense cultural pride and sends a powerful message about the value of indigenous knowledge, identity, and unity.' This unprecedented gathering offered more than a glimpse into tradition, it was a living embodiment of cultural survival, artistry, and connection. A proud day not just for Dunedin, but for the global Samoan and Pacific community.
Scoop
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Historic Samoan Tattoo Event Makes Global Museum History At Tūhura Otago Museum
Yesterday marked a monumental moment in cultural history as Tūhura Otago Museum hosted the world's first-ever public demonstration of traditional Samoan tattooing in a museum setting. The event, which drew a captivated audience, was also a first for Dunedin and the South Island, making it a truly landmark occasion. World-renowned Su'a Sulu'ape Peter, a tufuga tā tātāu (master tattooist), led the live demonstration, a rare and sacred practice steeped in centuries of tradition. Known for his long two-year waiting list, Su'a Sulu'ape Peter's presence in Dunedin for over two weeks represents an extraordinary opportunity to engage with one of Samoa's most revered cultural expressions. The event began with a public talk where Su'a Sulu'ape Peter shared the rich cultural history of the Pe'a and Malu – traditional Samoan tattoos for men and women – and followed with a live tattooing session, deeply spiritual and emotionally powerful. He was joined by his Mea nā'itaua (wife of the tufuga tā tātāu) and au koso (essential assistants), who spoke about their vital roles in the sacred process. This art form, which has withstood colonisation and suppression by Western religious ideologies, was witnessed in full respect and reverence — a moment that connected generations and celebrated indigenous resilience. Pasifika Engagement Co-ordinator at Tūhura Otago Museum, Leota Meredith, reflected: 'The museum is honoured to have hosted this historic event. It's a powerful reminder of the strength and beauty of indigenous art and a proud moment for our Pasifika communities and the wider public.' The event was made possible thanks to the support of Tautala Faletolu, Moananū Pesa Tili, and Talai Naubalasi, Directors of So'oula o Samoa, who have long worked alongside Pacific communities in churches, schools, and universities across Aotearoa. Tautala Faletolu added 'This ceremony marks the first time in history that traditional Samoan tattooing has been publicly performed in a museum anywhere in the world. It's a moment of immense cultural pride and sends a powerful message about the value of indigenous knowledge, identity, and unity.' This unprecedented gathering offered more than a glimpse into tradition, it was a living embodiment of cultural survival, artistry, and connection. A proud day not just for Dunedin, but for the global Samoan and Pacific community.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS groom Clint Rice confronts troll from Western Sydney who told him to 'watch his back' in explosive live stream confrontation
Married At First Sight's Clint Rice has confronted a TikTok troll from Western Sydney during a tense live stream after receiving a threatening message telling him to 'watch his back'. The reality star, 43, who appeared on the 2025 season of the Channel Nine social experiment, was shocked when TikTok user Malu Shuster sent him an unsolicited warning after watching the show. 'Watch you back,' read the ominous message, which Clint later shared a screenshot of – showing it was sent from an account with more than 24,000 followers. Rather than retaliate, Clint confronted the situation head-on by jumping into a live conversation with Malu on Saturday night, offering to clear the air and explain himself. The fiery exchange stemmed from an episode of MAFS where Clint was seen saying to fellow groom Ryan Donnelly: 'You're from the Western suburbs, don't talk to me' – a comment that sparked outrage online and among viewers who felt the remark was classist and offensive. But in the live chat, Clint insisted the comment was taken out of context and claimed it came during a heated argument with Ryan, who had been attacking him for being from Tasmania. 'Ryan kept coming at me, over and over, about everything. He started having a go at me for being from Tassie,' Clint explained. 'I've copped it my whole life for being from Tassie. And I just snapped back in the moment. I said, "you're from the Western suburbs, don't talk to me". It was just us having a go at each other. I've got nothing against Western Sydney at all.' Clint went on to say he was proud of where he came from and apologised if his words offended anyone, adding: 'I've got great friends in the Western suburbs and I've lived in Melbourne's western suburbs myself. I was just throwing back a cheap shot after copping it all night.' Malu, who had been clearly riled up by Clint's comment on the show, admitted he was hurt by the perceived insult and shared how he felt Western Sydney often gets unfairly stereotyped. 'When I go out to places like Bondi, I feel like there's a stigma. People think the west is a s**t place to live,' he said. 'So yeah, I saw that line and I got angry.' But after hearing Clint's side of the story and acknowledging the full context, Malu took a step back and offered an olive branch. 'As a man to man, I respect you for that,' he said. 'You seem like a really good bloke. I take back what I said, and I apologise.' The two men ended the conversation on surprisingly good terms, even making plans to meet up in Sydney over an Acai smoothie or a beer. Rather than retaliate, Clint confronted the situation head-on by jumping into a live conversation with Malu on Saturday night, offering to clear the air and explain himself 'I'll come out when I'm next in Sydney,' Clint said. 'Let's catch up properly.' Malu responded: 'I actually want to apologise for my message. I feel really bad for saying it now. I hope you accept my apology.' Clint, who was previously matched with Jacqui Burfoot on the show, acknowledged how hard it can be dealing with online hate after appearing on reality TV. 'Sometimes I open my phone and get flooded with messages. Some say they love me, others say they want to stab me. It's intense. But I'm not a bad person,' he said. The exchange has since gone viral with viewers praising both men for squashing their beef in such a mature and respectful way. 'Respect to both of you,' one user commented on the live. 'This is how grown men sort things out.' Jacqui and Clint's relationship was the talk of the town during the dramatic finale of MAFS season 12. Ryan Donnelly sensationally accused the pair of beginning their romance while Jacqui was still with him during filming. During the bombshell final episode, the controversial bride took to the couch with Ryan, 36, to discuss their three-month marriage and watch it play out on the screen. However, despite rumours she and fellow participant Clint struck up a romance during filming, she has stayed firm on the fact they only connected after the experiment. 'After Final Vows things ended pretty badly and I was pretty sad for about two weeks and crying. Clint and I had started talking and we developed a friendship,' Jacqui told the experts. 'We started bonding over our shared experience in the experiment and how disappointed we essentially were and then Clint invited me down to Tasmania. 'So, I just took the leap, flew down with a one way ticket there and we just hit it off,' she said, adding they have a lot in common and hate being away from each other. Jacqui then dropped another bombshell about her exciting future with the pro-golfer. 'Now I'm moving in with Clint,' she shared.
RNZ News
02-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Transnational education spurs growth in Chinese international enrolments
Students at Auckland University of Technology's city campus. Photo: Supplied New Zealand universities are reporting an uptick in Chinese student enrolments through transnational education programs. The increase reflects shifting trends in global student mobility, a growing demand for more affordable international education options and the appeal of dual degrees recognized by institutions in both countries. According to Education New Zealand, the country's education providers are engaged in a wide range of transnational education partnerships in China, primarily through joint programs and joint institutes, articulation agreements - which allow students to transfer credits between institutions -and programs that recognize prior learning. Amanda Malu, chief executive of Education New Zealand, said both degree-level and undergraduate-level joint programs and institutes have grown steadily since June 2022. "[Transnational education] cooperation between New Zealand and China, in the form of joint programs and joint institutions, dates back more than 20 years," she said. Malu said 37 degree-level joint programs and institutes had been established between the two countries as of July 2024, covering fields such as agriculture, science, arts, engineering, business and health sciences. An additional 16 undergraduate-level joint programs and institutes had also been established, she said. Malu said a range of factors had driven growing interest in transnational education among Chinese students, including flexible learning models, dual qualifications and more affordable pathways to international degrees. "Some of these programs offer students diverse and flexible learning models with options to study three years in China and one year in New Zealand, or studying entirely in China for four years," she said. "Compared to studying in New Zealand as an international student, the cost of enrolling in joint programs or institutes tends to be lower, allowing more students and families to be able to afford a quality overseas education." Amanda Malu, chief executive of Education New Zealand Photo: Supplied She said many programs also awarded dual qualifications recognized in both China and New Zealand, often without requiring students to leave their home country. e "Achieving qualifications that are recognized in more than one country adds to the programs' appeal," she said. Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers degree-level joint programs to Chinese students. The university launched its first joint program in 2002 in partnership with the Shanghai Institute of Technology, now collaborating with three institutions across China. A university spokesperson said AUT had seen consistent growth in Chinese student enrollments in its degree-level joint programs, with annual intakes reaching full capacity for each program. "As of 2025, more than 3000 students have graduated from our joint programs in China," the spokesperson said. "China remains our largest and most established partner market." The spokesperson said AUT signed a new collaborative agreement for its Master of Analytics program with China Jiliang University following the pandemic, which contributed to a notable rise in enrolments. "The reasons include increasing AUT's reputation in China, the popularity of the programme in analytics, a master's degree of one-and-a-half years, pressure of employment and competitiveness of being admitted into a postgraduate program in China," the spokesperson said. Compared to traditional undergraduate or postgraduate study in New Zealand, joint programs allowed students to begin their education in their home country while earning an international qualification, making overseas study more accessible and cost-effective, the spokesperson said. For universities, the spokesperson said, partnerships with overseas institutions helped strengthen global ties and enhanced the international reputation of New Zealand's higher education sector. Amy Rutherford, director of international at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, agreed. Rutherford said transnational education programs played a crucial role in the university's international strategy and helped maintain its profile and brand abroad. Rutherford said Victoria University of Wellington currently offered 10 joint programs, institutes and dual-degree programs offshore, including four partnerships with Chinese institutions. Victoria University of Wellington's Joint Institute with Zhengzhou University in China. Photo: Supplied The university's latest joint institute, launched with Zhengzhou University in China in September, offered three programs through its Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation. "Students have access to an increasing number of education options both at home and abroad," she said. "Post-COVID rising living costs have led some students to seek international education options in their home countries, which can be more cost-effective than studying an entire degree in Aotearoa New Zealand." The University of Waikato also maintained several transnational education partnerships and joint programs with Chinese universities, including the University of Waikato Joint Institute at Hangzhou City University, established in 2017, and a joint program launched with Hainan University in 2023. Both programmes allowed students to graduate with an undergraduate degree from each university. The university also operated a joint program with Shanghai International Studies University, established in 1995, which allowed students to complete two years of study in China followed by two years abroad. A university spokesperson said the University of Waikato had observed a global trend of students opting to study in their home countries or beginning their studies locally before completing them overseas - a shift largely driven by the more cost-effective nature of joint programs and transnational education. A spokesperson for the University of Auckland said the institution had also seen an increase in Chinese students enrolling through transnational education programs, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The spokesperson said students must meet the academic standards set by each institution, along with any additional requirements outlined in joint or dual-degree agreements - such as minimum GPA thresholds, English-language proficiency, and specific residency or study duration criteria - to qualify for both degrees. Students gather at University of Waikato's Hamilton campus in February. Photo: Supplied Xiang Chen graduated from the University of Waikato Joint Institute at Hangzhou City University with dual undergraduate degrees from both institutions in 2023. Chen said the courses were taught by faculty from both universities, and students needed to complete all required coursework within four years to qualify for the degrees. "There's definitely academic pressure," he said. "You have to complete all the courses from both universities." Compared to studying abroad, Chen said attending a joint institute in China was significantly more affordable. "My annual tuition is around $9200," he said. "For students who go overseas directly, if you don't have between $23,000 and $46,000 a year, you won't live comfortably - unless you work part time." He said the greatest advantage of joint institutes was the expanded pathway they offered for further study abroad. "For example, some programs offer fast-track options for transferring to overseas universities after graduation," he said. "Teachers can also write recommendation letters for your applications." Although Chen chose not to continue his studies overseas due to family reasons, he said roughly 80 percent of his classmates pursued postgraduate education abroad after graduation. Jian Fang graduated in December last year from the one-and-a-half-year joint Master of Analytics program offered by AUT and China Jiliang University. He spent one year studying at his home university in China and completed the final six months on AUT's Auckland campus. Fang said he chose the joint program for its shorter duration and emphasis on applied, project-based learning. "It's faster to finish this joint program," he said. "It usually takes about three years to complete a master's degree in China. "This program gives students hands-on, project-based experience, while most master's degrees in China tend to focus more on theoretical learning." Fang said enrolling in a joint program offered by Chinese and New Zealand universities allowed him to experience both the differences and similarities between the two education systems. During the six months he spent studying in Auckland, Fang fully immersed himself in the academic freedom characteristic of New Zealand universities. "The teaching approach at New Zealand universities is more creative," he said. Fang planned to apply for a doctoral program at AUT and continue his studies in New Zealand. According to Education New Zealand, the country's international education sector is rebounding strongly following the pandemic, with China remaining the largest source of international students, accounting for 34 percent of the total. In 2023, New Zealand recorded 23,905 enrolments from China, a 19 percent increase from 20,050 in 2022. By August 2024, that number had grown to at least 25,175. From 2018 to August 2024, 102,565 Chinese students have enrolled at New Zealand universities. Of those, 24,885 were enrolled in programs while studying outside the country.
