Season 1 Plot
Celebrate the small but mighty Pasifika community in inner-city Auckland who have remained despite decades of gentrification, as told through the eyes of Pacific youth and their families. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
Still Here Season 1 aired on October 23rd, 2023.
Season 1 Episodes
1. City Boys
Follow acclaimed rapper Diggy Dupé and the City Boys using music, fashion and entrepreneurship to reclaim and rebirth the inner-city Pacific identity in central Auckland.
2. The Queen of Herne Bay
Following the recent passing of their beloved matriarch, the Folau family reflect on their family's 50 year legacy in Herne Bay and consider what their future holds.
3. Make Ponsonby Brown Again
Mother-daughter duo Selu-Kian and Moevasa Faletoese delve into White Ponsonby's Brown history, fortifying their resolve to hold onto their family home no matter what.
4. Tyla and the Teles
Where Sāmoans go, the tradition of tatau will follow. Working from her family home studio in Grey Lynn, renowned tatau practitioner Tyla Vaeau marks Ana of the Tele family, weaving two stories of aiga, identity and fa'a Sāmoa.
