Search Results

• Literature paints picture of Niue

  05 April 2022
  Academic Dr Jessica Pasisi and Niue language advocate says writing about Niue and in vagahau Niue is an important tool and should sit alongside the many aspects of Niue cosmology which contribute to the Pacific nation’s language and culture. 
  “As an academic, I’m drawn to literary landscapes,” Jessi…
  Read more

• Pacific boards can lead by example

  02 April 2022
  New Zealand’s Pacific organisations need to lead by example when it comes to providing governance opportunities for the many ideal Pacific candidates in our midst. 
  Co-founder of WE Accounting and Pacific Education Centre (PEC) Board Member Eli Tagi says he knows of some large organisations which ar…
  Read more

• Law Commission consults on succession law changes

  02 April 2022
  Succession law is the law that determines what happens to a person’s property when they die.
  Currently, Te Aka Matua o Te Ture - Law Commission is consulting on changes to the law of succession.
  The Law Commission has launched a consultation website, and an Issues Paper for those wanting to engage i…
  Read more

• Spoken word an alternative way to learn

  02 April 2022
  Tangaroa College senior student Christian Leilua says Gagana Samoa is a window to his culture, which sets him apart from the rest of the world. 
  The proud New Zealand-born Samoan recently triumphed at the ASB Polyfest Pacific Speech Competition, supported by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP). …
  Read more

• Switching career paths to follow passion

  02 April 2022
  Seidah Karati lives life to the full, and there is never a dull moment for the talented young woman.
  A trained teacher with a Bachelor of Education, Seidah most recently taught at Aorere College in South Auckland.
  However, her passion lies in dance and she is a professional dancer and experienced ch…
  Read more

• Pacific-led wellbeing focus for Aotearoa

  04 April 2022
   An unprecedented amount of new funding of more than $113 million over four years has been secured in this year’s Wellbeing Budget to boost support for Pacific communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
  Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon. Aupito William Sio says this funding will be used to achieve the…
  Read more

• Working for Whānau a priority

  01 April 2022
  Having made finding employment to help support his whānau a priority this year, William Aro-Avatea (pictured) approached youth services provider Solomon Group for some guidance. 
  One of seven Tupu Aotearoa providers, Solomon Group is one of the largest organisations in New Zealand assisting young pe…
  Read more

• Speak your language, know who you are

  01 April 2022
  Faaiuga Vailalia Talitonu (pictured) is studying Global Studies (major in global politics and human rights) at the University of Auckland. The 19-year-old also took third place this year in the United Kingdom’s Pacific Climate Photography Competition’s youth category. Her entries are part of the Nat…
  Read more

• Measles update

  01 April 2022
  Measles is circulating in New Zealand, particularly in the South Auckland region.
  In Auckland alone, 881 cases have been reported to date, and of these cases a large proportion were affecting Pacific people.
  Measles can be dangerous for children and adults and the best way to protect yourself and yo…
  Read more

• Diamond shines in Miss Universe NZ pageant

  01 April 2022
  It was by pure accident Diamond Langi ended up in the beauty pageant scene.
  However, hard work, talent and dedication has seen her shine on the stage, to become the first Tongan to be crowned Miss Universe New Zealand.
  Of Tongan heritage, born in New Zealand, and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, the…
  Read more