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August 2019

Pacific youth encouraged to use awards to help tackle issues

29 August 2019

Service and leadership are natural by-products of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards, staged at Parliament in Wellington.

Pacific perspective on queer indigeneity

25 August 2019

Whenever Artist and Curator Yuki Kihara came across reading material or artwork about Queer Indigeneity in the Pacific, it was always from a Western perspective.

Hikoi to promote mental health awareness

25 August 2019

Next month, 41-year-old Corey Lum will replicate Dame Whina Cooper’s infamous 1975 hikoi, walking and cycling from Te Hapua to Parliament in Wellington, stopping in over 25 locations and travelling…

Considering context is important

25 August 2019

While issues Pacific peoples face around the country may be similar, context is really important.

Success in the regions starts at home

18 August 2019

Horowhenua is a far-cry from the island nation of Kiribati.

Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu appointed to Amnesty International Board

18 August 2019

Business Consultant Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu is a big believer in helping those in need.

Firearms amnesty - do the right thing

18 August 2019

Firearms amnesty – do the right thing

Anyone can hand-in any firearm – no questions asked – as part of the firearms amnesty, organised by the New Zealand Police, which runs…

Forum tackles regional concerns

18 August 2019

The impact of global climate change on Pacific nations, and women’s representation in leadership are some of the issues raised by New Zealand’s Prime Minister Rt Hon.

Vision of economic prosperity for Pacific people

11 August 2019

The new chair of Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Tevita Funaki (pictured) is driven by the dream to see more Pacific people experience greater levels of wellbeing, including economic prosperity.

Doco allows for open dialogue in Pacific families

11 August 2019

Born from frustration and not understanding their dad Saia Mafile’o, For My Father’s Kingdom became a journey for Vea Mafile’o and her siblings to make sense of their lives and…

Pacific young people in regions grasp hold of opportunity

11 August 2019

Palmerston North Girls' High School Year 12 student Celestial Mareni Brown has a voice to be heard.

Like father, like son

4 August 2019

Jerome Mika is constantly reminded of his father, as not only does he share the same name, but he possesses the same desire to bring about positive change within Māori and…

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