It has been more than 10 months since the compensation was given by New Zealand, Safata residents are yet to receive it.
(Photo: Junior S. Ami)
By Maryana Amituanai
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08 June 2026, 7:00PM
It has been nearly two years since the HMNZS Manawanui sank off the Safata coast in October 2024. Furthermore, it has been roughly eight months since New Zealand paid the $10 million compensation to the Samoan government, yet the nearly 9,000 eligible Safata residents are still waiting to receive...
It has been more than 10 months since the compensation was given by New Zealand, Safata residents are yet to receive it.
(Photo: Junior S. Ami)
By Maryana Amituanai
•
08 June 2026, 7:00PM

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