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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Have your say on the adoption law reform

11 April 2022

The New Zealand Government is reviewing the country's adoption laws to make sure they meet the needs of Aotearoa in 2021 and beyond.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s main adoption law, the Adoption Act 1955, is now over 65 years old and no longer accurately reflects New Zealand society, modern adoption p…
Research shows significant Pacific community volunteering

08 April 2022

The Pacific Economy Research Report recognises and celebrates the contribution of Pacific communities to volunteering and unpaid work.
The newly launched Pacific Economy Research Report has found New Zealand’s Pacific peoples not only give their time, but also their cultural knowledge, technical e…
Financial support triggered by COVID-19 resurgence

08 April 2022

Significant Government support for businesses and workers has been triggered following a rise in alert levels to combat COVID-19 in the community.
The Government decided to move to Alert Level 4 for Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula starting at 11.59pm on Tuesday for seven days, as a result of a…
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…
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill submissions closing soon

05 April 2022

Following the Health and Disability Review in 2020, The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill provides for a new structure and new accountability arrangements for the publicly-funded health system, in order to protect, promote, and improve the health of all New Zealanders.
This is currently at select commi…