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28 February 2020

Championing more Pacific in STEM

Greater Pacific participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers is at the heart of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples…

23 February 2020

Rugby role models help boost language use

Children’s book author and Languages Innovation Fund recipient Ryan Gounder believes all young people need role models to look up to.

23 February 2020

Polyfest strengthens connection to cultural identity

Of Samoan, Maori and Niuean heritage, Finlay Samasoni-Tukuitonga has always felt a strong connection to his Pacific culture.

16 February 2020

Boxing and life lessons go hand-in-hand

While sport was the drawcard, Jayde Hunter-Transom (pictured) has provided students at Tamatea Intermediate School who attended his boxing classes…

16 February 2020

Fund supports more Pacific languages on-air

More Cook Islands Māori and Fijian will be broadcasted on air around Whanganui, Raetihi and Taumarunui regions thanks to the Languages Innovation…

16 February 2020

Coming together in the spirit of ASB Polyfest

Growing up on Auckland’s North Shore, New Zealand-born Samoan Peteli Setu says he has become used to being part of a minority group.