In the Loop
In The Loop will be taking a break over the holidays! We're off from December 25, and you'll hear from us again starting on Monday 19 January (put it in your diary!) — meanwhile, please enjoy our archived programs. We'd like to wish you a very happy new year... see you then!
Solomon Islands braces for El Nino
2 July 2009
Word's out that El Nino, the phenomenon which brings drought to the Pacific region, could well be declared in a few weeks time. Disaster management authorities across the Pacific are already taking heed. In Solomon Islands, communities are being urged to identify traditional sources of water to cope with extreme conditions.
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Status unknown in PNG's HIV fight
1 July 2009
Health experts in Papua New Guinea believe there are a substantial number of HIV positive people who are unaware of their HIV status. That's despite the availability of numerous testing and counselling centres throughout the country. We find out why.
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Bark cloth wonders of Oceania
30 June 2009
Tapa or siapo is held in high esteem throughout Oceania. But in Australia, Pasifika communities are also keeping rich traditions alive. Talking Tapa, a touring exhibition includes a wide range of pieces from Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia and places them in the context of past, present and future.
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Don't Pacify Me: cutting edge works and curly questions.
29 June 2009
What makes Pacific Art? 18 emerging Pacific artists from New Zealand explore new directions in contemporary Pacific art in 'Don't Pacify Me', an exhibition curated by Charmaine Ilaiu of Tongan descent. She joins us with artist Siliga David Setoga of Samoan heritage to discuss the challenges to overcome.
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Matariki heralds the start of the Maori New Year in New Zealand
26 June 2009
The Maori New Year begins in June when the star cluster known as Matariki (the Pleiades) reappears in the sky. It's a time of celebration for all communities across New Zealand. Te Papa Museum in Wellington marks the event with "Our Space" an interactive display of community photos capturing this special time of the year.
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