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April 2022

Former pro boxer David Tua honoured on international stage

26 April 2022

An honoured Faumuina To'aletai David Tua (ONZM, pictured) says his induction into two boxing Halls of Fame is significant as it means Pacific path finders and giants of the sport…

Yuki Kihara’s Paradise Camp showcases in Venice

26 April 2022

New Zealand’s pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia has been officially opened with Yuki Kihara’s (pictured) ensemble exhibition Paradise Camp, curated by Natalie King.

Breaking free from generational cycles

26 April 2022

From a very young age, Danika Thompson’s (pictured) mother Rhonda Thompson has instilled a drive for higher education in her, so she could break the generational poverty cycle she is…

Bay of Plenty construction business building its way to the top

26 April 2022

Business has grown exponentially over the past five months for Tauranga’s Andrew Boyd (pictured). His calendar is jam-packed with to-dos.

Focus on increasing Pacific tuna fisheries

19 April 2022

(Picture caption: New Zealand has partnered with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency to increase the benefits from the Pacific's offshore fisheries.

Problem shooter inspired by being part of the minority

19 April 2022

Being one of a very few females in the technology space, and of Pacific heritage at that, has only motivated Enterprise Architect Debbie Brister (pictured) to master her profession to…

Opportunity to serve and influence Pacific Aotearoa

19 April 2022

Dedicated public servant Luaipouomalo Michael Savelio (pictured) says the current job vacancies connected with the Pacific Aotearoa Community Outreach Omicron Response Fund are an opportunity to positively impact and influence…

Conservation and sustainability a priority for Palau Ocean Conference

11 April 2022

(Picture caption: Palau is the first Pacific country and the first Small Island Developing State to host Our Ocean Conference.

Creating solutions for community, by community

11 April 2022

(Picture caption: Applications for the 2022 Le Va Pasifika Suicide Prevention Community Fund are now open.

Outreach Fund supports Niue champion to rally community

11 April 2022

(Picture caption: Niue youths turn out to get vaccinated at the community event held in Auckland recently.

Artwork connects Dawn Raids timelines

4 April 2022

Artist Kulimoe’anga (Stone) Maka (pictured) is using his creation Dawn's Web to help him and his Kainga move from a place of hurt to healing.

Income increases for New Zealanders

4 April 2022

The New Zealand Government’s actions to ease the pressure on low and middle-income people, whanau and aiga will put more money in their pockets from April 1.

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