Ministry for Pacific Peoples

6 September 2026

It’s never too late to learn Papua Niugini Tok Pisin

For Papua New Guinea community member Norida Perry, learning Tok Pisin has been a journey of connection, confidence and rediscovering a language that…

2 September 2026

Samoan eight-year-old miniGP rider ready to take on the Tasman

Revving to hit the racetrack since he could walk, eight-year-old Felix Tupuse is taking his love for racing from New Zealand to Australia, proudly…

21 August 2026

Tongan musician Folau Atuekaho puts lea faka-Tonga on stage

Think traditional Tongan songs and beats, add a bit of reggae and R&B, and you get 27-year-old Tongan musician Folau Atuekaho.

17 August 2026

Sefita Hao'uli is keeping Lea Faka-Tonga alive on a global scale

For Sefita, keeping Lea Faka-Tonga alive is about more than preserving a language. It is about ensuring future generations can continue to connect…

6 August 2026

Margaret Paia is helping ensure Cook Islands languages and the Mangaian dialect live on

Today, Invercargill local Margaret Paia is helping to revitalise Cook Islands languages and the Mangaian dialect, ensuring future generations remain…

4 August 2026

Reverend recognised in King's Birthday Honours for commitment to community and education

When Cook Islands-born Reverend Tapita Taia Ching first received news she was being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, her initial reaction…

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