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Merry Christmas from the MPP team

20 December 2019

What a year it has been for the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) - the team has tirelessly worked towards achieving its Pacific Vision for Pacific people living in Aotearoa.
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Stay safe this holiday season

15 December 2019

Prepare for the Pacific cyclone season

The Pacific cyclone season officially runs from November 1 to April 30, with tropical cyclones bringing heavy rainfall, high winds, and storm surges.
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Tongan artist challenges social fabric of society

15 December 2019

Budding Tongan artist Hulita Koloi says her practice always functions within the parameters of the four Tongan pillars - Faka’apa’apa (respect), Anga fakatokilalo (humility), Tauhi vaha’a (kinship) and Mamahi’i me’a…
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Leading from the heart to serve Pacific communities

15 December 2019

Since 2017, Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Chief Executive Laulu Mac Leauanae (pictured) has endeavoured to ensure the voice of the Pacific community in Aotearoa New Zealand is heard and…
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Pacific talent honoured at Ōtara Sports Awards 2019

8 December 2019

All Blacks Sevens star Sione Molia (pictured) has been awarded the Supreme Award at the recent 2019 Ōtara Sports Awards.
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STEM professions should reflect New Zealand's diversity

8 December 2019

With a love of both animals and science, Anna Siohane-Royle’s (pictured) choice to take up Veterinary Science and Healthcare was a no-brainer.
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Tupu Aotearoa creates ripple effect of positive change

8 December 2019

New Tupu Aotearoa service provider Kings Force Health Charitable Trust hopes to activate a ripple effect of positive change for Pacific people in the Hawke’s Bay through its involvement with…
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Aiga-family and community at heart of Tupu Aotearoa

1 December 2019

Growing up in Satoalepai in Savaii, Samoa, Rhia Taonui’s (pictured) grandmother would take her everywhere with her – to her regular village fono, weaving groups, church fono, village gatherings and…
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Man on a STEM mission

1 December 2019

Fuli Fuli is a man on an academic mission, and the Toloa Programme is helping him to achieve it.
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Languages inspire Pacific innovations

1 December 2019

A new fund has been designed by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples to support grassroots initiatives which increase awareness, celebrate, grow and inspire the daily use of Pacific languages in…
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Keeping gagana Tokelau front of mind

24 November 2019

To serve his Tokelauan community is part and parcel of Vaka Lemisio’s upbringing.
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Tupu Aotearoa encourages growth mindset

24 November 2019

Having successfully completed the Tupu Aotearoa programme run by Alignz Recruitment, Fuaifale Tyrell sees things from a very different perspective.
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