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John Nicholas Pulu

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Four decades ago, a pioneering group dared to dream big, bringing rugby league to a nation where rugby union reigned supreme. They laid the foundations for a movement that continues to unite, inspire and ignite pride across Tonga and around the world 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

Over the weekend, we honoured the trailblazers of the very first Mate Ma’a Tonga Rugby League team (1986), with former captains, players and coaches receiving their commemorative caps and blazers in recognition of the legacy they created. A legacy carried forward by every player who has proudly worn the red and white since.

An absolute honour to meet these legends and celebrate the history they made. And seeing the next generation proudly representing our Kingdom was a powerful reminder that the legacy lives on.

From the pioneers who started it all to the stars of tomorrow - MATE MA’A TONGA✊🏽🇹🇴 ❤️🤍 taken in The Trusts Arena by @johnpulu

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For a moment, I thought I was back in Suva! 🇫🇯 Surrounded by beautiful people, delicious Fijian food, vibrant arts and crafts, and the unmistakable warmth of our people.

So good to see the vuvale come together at Fiji Day in Auckland to celebrate Fijian Language Week and the Republic of Fiji’s 56th Independence Anniversary. A beautiful celebration of culture, identity and the strong bonds that connect us all.

Loloma levu! taken in Mangere Centre Park by @johnpulu

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Ni sa yadra vuvale. Marama and I put our Vosa Vakaviti (Fijian Language) skills to the test on @tagatapasifika 🇫🇯 while NZ First party leader Vaovasamanaia joins Seinafolava to explain why voters should back him and his candidates this election! 🗳️

All this and more at 9:30am on TVNZ1 and TP+ taken in Television New Zealand by @johnpulu

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Housing is a fundamental human right, yet thousands of Kiwis continue to experience severe housing deprivation.

On @tagatapasifika, we catch up with some of the dedicated providers @visionwestcommunitytrust & @siaola_vtoa on the frontline, working tirelessly to provide shelter, support and hope for our most vulnerable whānau.

Tune in 9:30am on TVNZ1 and on TP+ taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @johnpulu

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Looks like @iamklee1 brought all the Māfana today and John decided to Mana this one out 👋💪🏼🏆 woohoo shot to everyone involved in today's victory for MMT OLD BOYS 40 YEAR GAMES ✨🥳 by @johnpulu

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😂 That’s not Leka Halasima - it’s ME! On the sideline co-MC duties with my sis @iamklee1 at the @mmtlegacy 40th Anniversary League Games. What a day celebrating league, legacy and community! 🏉you can tune in soon using the PMN platform🔥 taken in Trust Stadium, Henderson by @johnpulu

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Vakanuinui vinaka ni kena marautaki na Macawa ni Vosa Vaka-Viti 🇫🇯🇹🇴

My father (on the right) performing a meke dance in Koulo, Ha’apai on the 2nd of November 1976.

Toso Koulo, Toso Viti!!!! taken in Koulo, Ha`Apai, Tonga by @johnpulu

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Since Taniela Tupou is retiring, coach Woolf rang and asked if I can be on the wing….fried chicken wing that is 🤪I said sign me up 🫡
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@tongawomenrl_offical taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @johnpulu

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A packed Ōtāhuhu Town Hall last night as players, coaches and families came together for the Counties Manukau Rugby League (CMRL) jersey presentation. 🏉

CMRL has a proud history of developing outstanding athletes, coaches and leaders across our region, and it was a privilege to be in the room with the rising stars of the sport across the U13, U14 and U15 grades.

Congratulations to all involved. Shout out to the parents, caregivers and whānau who are there for every training session, game and early morning — cheering, supporting and backing our young people every step of the way.

The future of rugby league is looking bright! Ngā mihi! taken in Otahuhu Town Hall Community Centre by @johnpulu

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#ELECTION2026 Today at 5pm Te Whatanui Leka Skipwith - Green Party Candidate for Ōtāhuhu will join JP to talanoa about why you should vote Green this coming election. 🗳️💚 by @johnpulu

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Proud of our locally made New Zealand products! 🇳🇿

A big shoutout Richard & Helen of @clevedonbuffalo, Kelli-Jo of @thewildfermentary and Peter and the team at Healthy and Fresh Ltd Farm for producing quality products right here in Aotearoa.

Support local, back our producers and showcase the goodness grown and made in our own backyard. taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @johnpulu

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Fakafetai lasi for watching Tagata Pasifika this morning. Catch us again on TP+ or TVNZ+

Ke manuia te fakaotīga o te vaiaso! 🇹🇻 by @johnpulu

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