Ministry for Pacific Peoples

15 July 2026

When Omeka Fau stepped onto the stage at the Secondary Schools Samoa Speech Competition, he wasn't just delivering a speech. He was continuing a…

14 July 2026

A new in-school programme from Tagata Moana Trust in Ōtautahi Christchurch is built around one idea: Pacific people already carry the skills, they…

3 July 2026

Gentle, humble and dedicated to his Tokelau roots, these are just some of the qualities that describe Tokelau language advocate Okesene Faraimo.

29 June 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka is the theme uniting this year’s Matariki celebrations, a phrase that encourages inclusion and sharing cultural practices.

23 June 2026

From classrooms to the stage, Fane Fusipongi Ketu'u is exchanging her pens for an honour as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

17 June 2026

For many Pacific students arriving in Ōtepoti Dunedin far from home, Vaitoelau ‘Vai’ Kumitau has been a source of comfort, connection, and belonging.

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