Pacific Values are our anchor, with each generation weaving the foundation for the next to stand on. Pacific communities are leading innovations within Aotearoa, the Pacific region and around the world.
We are confident in our endeavours, we are thriving, resilient and prosperous Pacific Aotearoa.
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is the principal advisor on policies and interventions that improve outcomes for Pacific Peoples. We bring the Pacific voice, perspective and understanding into policy. We are the guardians and the caretakers of Pacific knowledge, culture and identity, and we support and take stewardship over our Pacific communities and peoples.
11th August 2020: Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission (previously State Services Commission) has welcomed their first Pacific Deputy Commissioner Tania Ott. Read more
10th August 2020: The Provider Languages Fund offers grants of up to $50,000 to eligible Pacific language providers and groups who can deliver a range of Pacific language initiatives. Read more
09th August 2020: Being involved in the Tongan-English bilingual web series Brutal Lives has been the ultimate experience for Tongan actor Albert Rounds Heimuli. Read more
09th August 2020: The Corona Busters YES team are currently creating facemasks in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as a preventative measure. Read more
02nd August 2020: The Cook Islands community around New Zealand is gearing up to celebrate the ninth edition of Te ‘Epetoma o Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Language Week. Read more
