Digital Magazine/November 2024
PMN+ November 2024 cover
DIGITAL MAGAZINE

November 2024

Pacific music, sport and culture, first. The Path of a Wayfinder — our November issue goes behind the scenes on Moana 2 at Walt Disney Animation Studios and runs from General Fiyah and Three Houses Down to Lomez Brown, Musu Tapu Sitagata and the Penrith Panthers' fourth straight premiership.

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Moana 2, PMN+ November 2024 cover feature
ENTERTAINMENTNavigating New Waters: Moana 2 and Its Cultural ImpactBehind the magic of Moana 2 lies a dedicated crew whose passion and creativity bring stories to life. Join us as we dive into their inspiring journey and the cultural heart that fuels this incredible film.Queenie Taua'a
General Fiyah and Charlie of Three Houses Down
MUSICKeep On Keeping On: Inside the Journey with General Fiyah & Three Houses DownGeneral Fiyah and Charlie from Three Houses Down on the grandfather who started it all, a redundancy payout that bought the first equipment, and a surprise for the fans.Queenie Taua'a
Lomez Brown, Auckland-based musician with Māori and Cook Islands roots
MUSICUnderrated No More: Lomez Brown on Culture, Music, and LegacyThe Auckland musician on Ngāpuhi and Rarotongan roots, the self-doubt he had to outgrow, and the album he treats as a karakia before the rest of the work.Queenie Taua'a
Musu Tapu Sitagata and Wayno, whose Siva Samoa 2k24 carries Musu's verse
CULTUREInk and Intent: Beyond the Lyrics with Musu Tapu SitagataThe composer behind the verse in Wayno's Siva Samoa 2k24 on the malu, the language, and what he is afraid our generation will lose.Queenie Taua'a
Gaby Solomona, Samoan actor and radio host from New Zealand
ENTERTAINMENTGaby SolomonaThe Samoan actor and radio host on burning out, the break that saved her love of acting, and the mana-filled moment with Carmel Sepuloni that travelled the Pacific.Keilani Mayo
Josh Tatofi performing, one year on from the release of ‘Ouana
MUSIC‘Ouana Turns OneOne year on from its October 2023 release, Josh Tatofi's anthem is still running the BBQs, the weddings and the sold-out rooms.Queenie Taua'a
Vaniah Toloa performing, with the flag of Tokelau
MUSICFive Vaniah Toloa Tracks for Tokelauan Language WeekTe Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau runs October 27 to November 2. Five picks from the legend, from soothing melodies to dance anthems.Queenie Taua'a
A Penrith Panthers player celebrating the club's fourth straight NRL premiership
SPORTSBack-to-Back-to-Back-to-Back! The Penrith Panthers Make Rugby League HistoryA 14-6 win over Melbourne at Accor Stadium gives Penrith a fourth straight premiership — the longest streak of the NRL era.Queenie Taua'a
The Manusina squad celebrating qualification for the 2026 Women's Rugby World Cup
SPORTSSamoa Secures a Spot in the 2026 Women's Rugby World CupA 46-15 win over Madagascar in WXV3 puts Manusina back on the World Cup stage for the first time since 2014.Queenie Taua'a
The PMN+ November 2024 playlist
MUSICThe November 2024 PlaylistOur love for music is like this playlist — on repeat 24/7.Queenie Taua'a