But he has developed serious health problems with a kidney, which is now only working at 10 per cent.
Mr Tamaniyaga told the Chronicle he applied for residency last year but was declined due to his health condition - the same goes for a new work visa.
Because of that, he can't get the medical help he needs, including dialysis.
No longer legally allowed to be in New Zealand, he has 30 days left in the country he now calls home.
He said the wait for dialysis treatment in Fiji would be a long one, and he wants to stay in New Zealand anyway.
"It's my children who don't want to go - they've grown up here," the 44-year-old said.
He will spend the next month doing everything he can to stay here - and get the treatment he needs.
"I love this place and I love the people," said Mr Tamaniyaga, who hopes to get the support of the community.
Along with Mr Hall, he will be collecting signatures to support his case.
"We've been doing it off our own back and the people we've met have been really supportive," said Mr Hall, who intends to get his car completely covered in signatures.
Mr Tamaniyaga's wife Diana has also set up a Give a Little page to help raise funds for her husband's treatment. It can be found at http://www.givealittle.co.nz/member/kidneymiracle.