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• 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…
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• 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…
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• 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…
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• 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…
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• 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…
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• 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…
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• MPP influences Pacific wellbeing in New Zealand

  13 April 2022
  A new All-of-Government Pacific Wellbeing Strategy will influence and help lift wellbeing outcomes for Pacific peoples across Aotearoa.
  The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) has led the work on the Government cross agency collaboration, and on May 5 it hosted a Pacific Wellbeing Talanoa in Wellingt…
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• COVID-19 vaccine campaign targets Pacific peoples

  13 April 2022
  The health and safety of Pacific Aotearoa is the focus of a wide-reaching campaign being rolled out by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, the Ministry of Health, and Bright Sunday.
  As part of the New Zealand Government’s response and Unite Against COVID-19 campaign, MPP has launched a complimentary c…
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• An introduction to governance

  22 April 2022
  Pacific participants of diverse ethnic backgrounds and governance levels were presented with the opportunity to learn about the journeys of experienced Pacific directors who have been successfully appointed to State Sector Boards at a recent governance networking event in Christchurch.
  Pictured are…
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• Young creatives tell story of cultural identity  

  22 April 2022
  Henderson Intermediate students' art is on display as part of the Ka Tipu Ka Rea exhibition.
  Ka Tipu Ka Rea is a celebration of culture and identity, where students from Henderson Intermediate School pay homage to their experience of growing up in Aotearoa, through art. 
  Staged at Te Uru Waitāk…
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