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January 2019

YES to success

30 January 2019

Students experiencing success and seeing them at the top of their game is something Sian McMillan (pictured) is truly passionate about.

Ambassador achieves positive change through sport

30 January 2019

Luisa Avaiki Tavesivesi is an ambassador for rugby league in Aotearoa having either played the game, or been involved from the sidelines for almost 30 years.

ASB Polyfest leaders share experiences and culture at conference

27 January 2019

More than 100 Auckland secondary school cultural leaders put on their school uniforms early to represent their school and culture at this year's ASB Polyfest Leaders Conference 2019.

Passionate about Pacific success

26 January 2019

Working with a team who is passionate about Pacific success is a driving force for Hazel Umaga, an intern at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP).

Need for visibility and inclusion fuels Pacific artist

25 January 2019

Artist and Pacific LGBTQI+ advocate Tanu Gaga’s (pictured) motivation to put his community’s needs ahead of his own, stems largely from his values upheld by his upbringing and experiences as…

Pacific Media Network reaches milestone

19 January 2019

Reaching more of the growing Pacific diaspora in Aotearoa is behind a name change of a popular radio station in Auckland.

Passion for providing a voice for Pacific

19 January 2019

Mabel Muller became a Journalist by “default” however on reflection, she believes it was her destined path all along.

Hands-up for positive change in the Pacific

19 January 2019

Are you looking to make positive impact in the Pacific?

Operating for over 55-years, VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad -Te Tūao Tāwāhi) is one way you can achieve this.

Uplifting Pacific is paramount for Niuean Doctor

19 January 2019

Dr Arbutus (Arby) Mitikulena (pictured) says his life dedicated to serving the Pacific community has been inspired by his father and the desire to empower and uplift Pacific peoples.

Working to level the playing field for Pacific

11 January 2019

Initially there was surprise, some embarrassment and a sense of not being worthy enough.

The island-inspired Colour Closet

11 January 2019

Born and raised on the volcanic island of Rotuma, designer and artist Ravai Titifanue learnt early on being creative meant utilising the resources available plus lots of imagination.

Helping our Pacific neighbours in need

11 January 2019

Coming from a region prone to natural disasters, Pacific peoples know all too well the devastating effects of Mother Nature.

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