PORIRUA: Sāmoa Capital Radio Connects with the Community

Sāmoa Capital Radio held its first Pacific Outreach Engagement for 2026 in Porirua on Thursday 29 January, bringing the SCR team together with members of the community to discuss our programming, services and wider community initiatives.

The engagement was open to the wider Wellington community and provided an opportunity for attendees to meet the SCR team, provide feedback and share their views on the programmes and content that are important to them.

The event also provided an opportunity for SCR to share information about its work in the areas of health, education and Sāmoan language retention, including the role of the Gagana Sāmoa App (GS App) in supporting access to Sāmoan language resources.

Community Engagement

Community feedback is an important part of SCR’s ongoing work. The Porirua engagement provided an opportunity for direct discussion with community members and for SCR to hear their views, ideas and interests – especially with PORIRUA being the home of SCR since 2020.

The engagement focused on:

• SCR programming and content
• Health information and community awareness
• Education and information sharing
• Sāmoan language retention and the GS App
• Opportunities for ongoing community engagement

Music and Community

Laumua Sound provided live entertainment during the event, performing a selection of classic Sāmoan music and Pacific favourites.

A shared meal was also provided, allowing attendees and the SCR team to continue discussions and engage in an informal community setting.

Event Information

Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
Venue: EFKS Cannons Creek Hall
Address: 111 Castor Crescent, Porirua

Acknowledgement

Sāmoa Capital Radio acknowledges EFKS Cannons Creek for providing the venue for the Porirua engagement and thanks the community members who attended and contributed their feedback and ideas.

The Porirua engagement formed part of Sāmoa Capital Radio’s 2026 Pacific Outreach Engagement programme, with further engagements to be held in the Hutt Valley, Newtown and Masterton.