NEWTOWN: Sāmoa Capital Radio Connects with the Community
Sāmoa Capital Radio continued its 2026 Pacific Outreach Engagement programme in Newtown on Thursday 19 March, 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 Newtown engagement provided an opportunity for direct discussion with community members and for SCR to hear their views, ideas and interests.
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 19 March 2026
Venue: St Annes Hall
Address: 22 Emmett Street, Newtown
Acknowledgement
Sāmoa Capital Radio acknowledges St Annes Catholic Parish of Wellington South (Samoan group) for providing the venue for the Newtown engagement and thanks the community members who attended and contributed their feedback and ideas.
The Newtown engagement formed part of Sāmoa Capital Radio’s 2026 Pacific Outreach Engagement programme, following engagements in Porirua and the Hutt Valley and ahead of the next engagement in Masterton.
