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October 2020

Tokelau Language Week reminds us to stay united and strong

25 October 2020

Staying strong in the face of challenges and true to our heritage and the languages that are key to preserving our cultural identity and wellbeing, is the focus of the…

Community Languages Fund supports new beginnings

25 October 2020

Tokelau Online - Kupu o te aho targets those starting on the journey of discovering their mother tongue, or anyone interested in the beautiful Tokelau language.

Planning for success

25 October 2020

Planning events has become a platform where Rima Tuake-Wood’s creativity is at the fore, and she can put her talents to best use.

Enabling Pacific people to be drivers of change

25 October 2020

Darren Folau’s lived experience has sparked a renewed vigour and energy inside of him, to enable Pacific people to be the change in Aotearoa and in the wider Pacific.

Niue Language Week lays foundations for future generations

18 October 2020

Now in its ninth year, the 2020 Niue Language Week is focused on laying the foundations to give rise to Vagahau Niue for future generations.

Developing the next crop of cultural leaders

18 October 2020

Pukepuke 'o Tonga (POT) is on a mission to empower youth in the Tongan community and build the next generation of confident leaders who will uphold the Tongan culture, language…

Future beckons for Engineering student

18 October 2020

A bright future beckons for final year Civil and Environmental Engineering student Jalesi Nakarawa.

Policy to support, empower and strengthen Pacific Aotearoa

18 October 2020

First-hand experience and insight can often cause a career change, which was indeed the case for Jon Siakimotu, the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Policy Manager – Projects.

MPP a platform to empower Pacific peoples

11 October 2020

Influencing others and decisions through effective policy advice are areas of passion and strength for Viliami Liava'a.

Shared vision for Pacific communities in Palmerston North

11 October 2020

Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) has shown its dedication to empowering its growing Pacific population by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP).

New title recognises scope of service to Pacific Aotearoa

11 October 2020

Over the past three years, Laulu Mac Leauanae has evolved from leading from behind, to a leader who is at the forefront of Pacific affairs and is pushing boundaries to…

Facing adversity spurs STEM student on

11 October 2020

Studying to become a Building Engineer - a field completely dominated by males - Leilani Stowers says the challenges she has faced on her journey to date has made her…

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