Paradise Lost – Metro Magazine – part 1 (PDF)

Paradise Lost – Metro Magazine – part 2 (PDF)

“As the first Pacific Island students gain post-graduate degrees in architecture, Bill McKay looks forward to more Auckland buildings that reflect our unique corner of the world.”

Lama Tone – challenging the status quo – Spasifik Magazine (PDF)

“Lama’s focus is on incorporating Pacific ideas and concepts into the design of New Zealand buildings, to reflect the country’s climate, culture and unique place in the Pacific.”

Building Career Capital – New Zealand Weekend Herald (PDF)

“In July 2008, Lama Tone set up his own business, New Pacific Architecture, through which he offers design, building and consulting services with an emphasis on modern New Zealand architecture with a Pacific take.”

Lama Tone – Pacific Trailblazer – Ingenio Magazine (PDF)

“Pacific architecture is about community, the connection and engagement of people coming together within communal spaces. In contrast, mainstream architecture comes from the notion of individualism. As a Pacific Islander studying architecture, I believe it is important to know what and how relationships are forged between people and their architecture.”

New Pacific Architecture – Samoa Observer

“Peseta also incorporates the uniqueness of New Zealand into projects, which he explains: “comes from its geological location, regionalism, environment, climate, landscapes, seascapes, cultures, history, mythologies and people.”

Lama Tone – Living and Creating Academic Success – Spasifik Magazine

“People skills are important. It’s about how you carry yourself, present yourself, how you look someone in the eye, the words you choose. They demonstrate who you are as a person, so keep that in mind and think about it. It’s not always about A+’s.”

Former Manu Samoa brings architect students to his home – Samoa Observer

“A group of third year Architect students from Auckland University is in the country. They are here with team leader and Auckland University Lecturer, Fa’amatuainu Peseta Lama Tone. The former Manu Samoa lock tells the Samoa Observer that the purpose of their trip is for the students to come up with a design for the Museum to commemorate the Mau.”

Childcare centre gets makeover (registration required to view content)

“The kids of Good Seeds childcare have every reason to celebrate. The Mangere centre has undergone a remarkable $300,000 transformation, the first major renovation for the centre since it opened 26 years ago.

Lama Tone spent six to eight weeks designing the new centre and is pleased with the final result.

‘‘We wanted something to suit the kids and local community. I also try to promote Pacific and Maori ideas. Polynesians are communal people. We tend to like wide open spaces and minimise having walls. I  also wanted to incorporate modernist concepts as well as vibrant colours and curved lines.’’

Coconut Wireless – New Pacific Architecture

“NEW PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE LTD Anyone? Peseta Lama Tone SAMOA, a Master of Architecture (First Class Honours – University of Auckland), a Teaching Fellow – School of Architecture, previously represented Samoa in Rugby & Basketball is a product of South Auckland. Lama is NZ Born, grew up in Mangere, went to Fairburn Primary School, Mangere Intermediate, De La Salle College and later Otahuhu College. Lama is Designing amazing Buildings & Furniture pieces incorporating Pacific Designs. Lama comes highly recommended by Good Seed Trust CEO Grace Ikiua where we met him. MODERNISING PACIFIC LIVING.”