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May 2019

Fono a chance to sow long-term seeds for the future

26 May 2019

Pacific voices in the Oamaru and Dunedin areas have been heard and validated at the Lalanga Fou – Tulī Takes Flight Fono at the two centres last week.

Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards encourage self-betterment

25 May 2019

Being a recipient of a 2015 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award (PMPYA) has impacted Sione Faletau (pictured) positively over the past four years.

Pacific music and Monarch celebrated at awards

25 May 2019

The richness and vibrancy which are trademarks of Pacific music industry has been celebrated at the 15thPacific Music Awards, at Auckland’s Vodafone Events Centre.

Pacific-led solutions the goal

17 May 2019

Pacific-led initiatives, for Pacific is a theme emerging from a series of fono taking place around the country. On Thursday, the Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon.

UN Secretary-General has confidence in youth leadership

17 May 2019

The man in charge of the United Nations (UN) has addressed Pacific youth in Auckland about showing leadership to help achieve the UN's climate change goals.

FestPac2020 a dream come true

17 May 2019

Attending the most densely packed change-making, creative and artistic environment on offer is a dream come true for 23-year-old Zechariah Soakai.

Rotuma in the spotlight

10 May 2019

From May 12 until May 19, the spotlight will shine on the Rotuman language and culture, and the need to celebrate and preserve it in Aotearoa.

Food revolution in the Pacific

10 May 2019

The answer to the many issues affecting the Pacific lies within the region, particularly when it comes to health and well-being.

Engaging with Southland’s growing Pacific population

10 May 2019

Southland is just one region in New Zealand which is starting to notice a burgeoning Pacific population.

Preventing Pacific Worker exploitation in New Zealand

10 May 2019

The NZ Human Rights Commission and Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) are hosting a workshop on the exploitation of Pacific migrants to New Zealand on May 22, in Auckland.

Scholarship a reminder to empower Pacific community

4 May 2019

The most important things in life for Wellington-based Tala Tuala (pictured) include his family, faith and education.

Understanding the struggle

4 May 2019

Christchurch-based 17-year-old Okirano Tilaia understands and appreciates the struggle his parents made to gift him a better life in New Zealand.

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