
THE WESWES WRITERS COLLECTION
THE WESWES WRITERS COLLECTION
by Joey Nanai
6/11/2023
The Challenge of Unsupportive Loved Ones: A Reflection on Prioritizing Brands Over Bonds, with a Pasifika Perspective
In life, we often find ourselves on a journey to pursue our dreams and goals, fueled by the desire to make a better life for ourselves and those we care about. However, it's a reality that no matter how well we do or how hard we try, there are friends and loved ones who just can't bring themselves to support us.
by Joey Nanai
14/08/2023
Embracing Communication: Understanding Boundaries in a Pasifika Context
In our daily interactions, misunderstandings and conflicts are bound to arise. It's natural to feel upset when someone does something that we didn't explicitly tell them not to do. However, when it comes to Pasifika cultural contexts, it's important to approach these situations with empathy and understanding.
by Joey Nanai
17/07/2023
From Rugby Fields to Boardrooms: How Microlearning Transformed My Sales Career
Throughout my 20+ year career as a sales professional, I also had the incredible opportunity to travel the world and play rugby, experience diverse cultures, and challenge myself on and off the field. The skills and resilience I acquired on the rugby pitch became the foundation for my transition into the corporate world, where I embarked on a successful sales career.
by Simon Amani
6/11/2023
The Kiwis Fasi The Kangaroos
The 2023 Rugby League Pacific Championships ended with the Kiwis smashing the world number one Kangaroos team 30 points to nil, breaking the previous record by the 2005 tri nations winning Kiwis team. That was the last time the Kangaroos were given the donut.
by Joey Nanai
04/09/2023
Cultivating Effective Leadership in Pasifika Organisations
Pasifika organisations are essential to the cultural and economic vitality of the Pacific Islands. They provide essential services, support community development, and promote cultural preservation. However, these organisations can only be successful if they have effective leadership.
by Simon Amani
08/08/2023
New Breed of the Pasifika Front Rower.
Introducing in the Pasifika¹ corner, weighing in at 258 pounds (117kg) he stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall, he hails from Newcastle NSW fighting out of the Brisbane Broncos Rugby league team repping his Samoan/Filipino heritage... I give u the new dangerous evolution of today’s breed of Prop with Pasifika heritage;
Paaaaaayne Haaaas.
by Simon Amani
22/10/2023
Southern Hemisphere Final upset the Colonising Cuzzies.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will end this weekend with yet another winner coming from the
Southern Hemisphere. In its 36-year history, only once have a team from the Northern Hemisphere
won the World Cup, the 2003 English team.
by Joey Nanai
22/08/2023
Navigating the Fine Line: Balancing Business and Personal Relationships from a Pasifika Perspective
In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance between business relationships and personal relationships can be a challenging task. As a New Zealand-born and raised Samoan, I have had the privilege of experiencing different cultures and perspectives through my world travels.
by Simon Amani
20/07/2023
Race To The Finals
Malo NRL fans round 21 is upon us and with Origin over, the Telstra Premiership is back on centre stage. 7 rounds to go and I must admit, the make up of the top 4 is still undecided as teams still have enough time to bring it home or at the same time ki’o their ofuvae (shit their pants) and come up
short.
by Cam Schuster
23/06/2023
All Black & Blues
Movie after movie, year after year, when it came to Arnie and Sly, no villain bossman and henchmen had a chance! Abit like the Crusaders the past six seasons.
Take the 1985 movie Commando for instance. Here’s Arnie (like the Crusaders) as Colonel John Matrix on a mission to rescue his teenage daughter Jenny (the Super Rugby Trophy) from a group of terrorists (SANZAR) led by President Arius.
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