About the Ministry
This section contains information on the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, our work and relationships with other groups and organisations, and an overview of our strategic directions.
Our Vision Mission and Values
The Ministry reviewed its vision, mission and values at the end of 2007 to reflect its new strategic direction.
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WHAT WE DO
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs promotes the wellbeing and development of Pacific peoples in New Zealand. We work to ensure that Pacific peoples can participate in and contribute fully to New Zealand's social, cultural and economic life.
We do this in a way that recognises and reflects Pacific cultural values and aspirations.
We ensure that the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and relevant agencies are well informed about the circumstances and perceptions of Pacific peoples in New Zealand, and the challenges they face. In turn, we aim to ensure that Pacific peoples are well informed about, and thus better able to access, government processes and services of relevance to them.
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WHO WE WORK WITH
To successfully achieve its mission, the Ministry works collaboratively with Pacific communities and other government agencies
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Since an organisational review undertaken in 2007, the Ministry has significantly changed what it does and how it does it. Read about the review and our new directions.
WORK PROGRAMMES
Read about the Ministry’s ongoing work programme and the three key outcomes it supports.
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
Read about some projects we are undertaking to fulfil some cultural development objectives for Pacific People in New Zealand.