Satupa'itea

Satupaʻitea is a large village district with four sub-villages on the south-eastern coast of Savaiʻi, the biggest island of Samoa. In the country's modern political divisions it is also an itumalo, one of eleven politic…

Satupaʻitea is a large village district with four sub-villages on the south east coast of Savaiʻi Island in Samoa. In the country's modern political divisions, Satupaʻitea is also a Political District (Itumalo), one of …

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Satupaʻitea means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Satupaʻitea would you like to share this week? We look forward to your posts!

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Satupaʻitea and tell us briefly where you took it!

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Penrhyn language? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Penrhyn language when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share y…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Penrhyn language: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggest…