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January 2021

Privilege to be on-board the MPP vaka

31 January 2021

Hanipale Galo considers it an absolute privilege to be on-board the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) vaka, in its journey towards a thriving and prosperous Pacific Aotearoa.

New CE to guide Leadership New Zealand

31 January 2021

Leadership New Zealand (LNZ) has welcomed Anya Satyanand as its new Chief Executive (CE), who will take over the reins from outgoing CE Sina Wendt.

Loopy Tunes makes music memorable

24 January 2021

Music has been a huge influence on the lives of Christchurch-based sisters Leah Williams-Partington and Siu Wiliams-Lemi.

Early childhood education pioneer's efforts acknowledged

24 January 2021

Education provides children the tools to face challenges in life and ensuring Pacific children in Aotearoa and throughout the region have capacity to rise above any obstacle has become the…

Emotional reunion for Auckland-bound passengers

24 January 2021

Emotions were running high for those arriving at Auckland International Airport on the first quarantine-free flight from Rarotonga, and for those they were reuniting with.

Pacific Aotearoa, front and centre

17 January 2021

For many years, it has been Playwright Victor Rodger’s goal to take Pacific characters from the background and put them front and centre in all his work.

Leading Pacific peoples in Te Tai Tokerau to prosperity

17 January 2021

May Seager is a familiar face in the Northland Pacific community after leading Fale Pasifika Te Tai Tokerau in Whangarei for over half a decade.

Kau Tuli sets scene for Pacific young people to be heard

17 January 2021

Made up of six driven and enthusiastic young Pacific people from across New Zealand, Kau Tulī claims a seat at the table to help influence and shape decisions made for…

One-way Cook Islands travel to resume

17 January 2021

Quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from the Cook Islands will resume on January 21, 2021, enabling access to essential services such as health.

Pacific leadership highlighted throughout challenging year

10 January 2021

The 2021 New Year’s Honours List highlights again the outstanding contribution made by Pacific people across Aotearoa.

Brothers’ comic collection inspires O le aiga Samoa

10 January 2021

Born into a family of educators, Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Languages Unit Manager (Engagement and Operations) Nafanuatele Lafitaga Mafaufau has always had a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge,…

Language fund supports couple's vision

10 January 2021

Keeping their children in touch with their cultural heritage is of the utmost importance to Tongan/Samoan Oka Sanerivi and his English/Scottish wife Deborah.