For Geraldynn (Dynn) Malama Leaupepe, representing Samoa in women’s basketball at the 2019 Pacific Games was a proud moment not only for her, but her family, which is spread across the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Read more
The Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Her Excellency Elizabeth Wright-Koteka is a firm believer that knowing the language of the country you claim heritage to, is central to your identity. Read more
Napier local Charles Faletutulu says the growing Pacific population in the Hawke’s Bay has very different needs to those who live in bigger cities such as Auckland and Wellington. Read more
s Wellington-based Jasmine Teariki Davis contests the basketball competition at the 2019 Pacific Games with her Cook Island teammates, she will be mindful of her Cook Island heritage and give thanks for where she comes from. Read more
A desire to understand and redress society’s worst inequalities is what drives University of Auckland academic Fuimaono (Dylan) Asafo. Read more
