COMBINING PASIFIKA AND AFRICAN CULTURES

of the month, 10am at Papakura

RSA. The only men’s Probus club in Counties Manukau. This week the club is hosting a very interesting guest speaker – Michael Hurst – the well-known and respected actor. New members and visitors welcome. Morning tea from 945am. Ph Peter 298 3295. A multi-cultural musical is coming to Mangere Arts Centre this May. Based on true stories of African people living in New Zealand, In Transit features actors, dancers, and musicians from Africa, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The show, written byWanjiku Sanderson, gives a voice to former refugees and migrants as they transition in a new country. Presented by Tala Pasifika African Connection, In Transit runs from May 4 to 13. For tickets go to eventfinda.co.nz/2017/in-transit/ auckland/mangere