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March 2019

Flipping the switch on STEM

29 March 2019

Enticing the local community to get on-board with addressing key issues affecting them is what Niue Kaufakalataha Wellington Region (NKWR) does best.

Hearing Pacific youth loud and clear

29 March 2019

Hearing the voice of young people is crucial to Aotearoa’s future and Ta’a Ramsay is making sure that voice is heard loud and clear.

Reconnecting with Pacific culture achieves vision

29 March 2019

Engaging Pacific people with the performing arts not only builds confidence and strengthens the community as a whole but it also enhances peoples’ skills and understanding of their culture, according…

Connecting over the vasa

29 March 2019

While they arrived as individuals, the representatives selected for the Young Pacific Leaders Conference 2019 in Fiji left as family, making long-lasting and valuable connections from across the Pacific.

Pacific opportunity and achievement in focus

24 March 2019

In the first of a series of regional fono around Aotearoa Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon.

Coconut Wireless captures STEM interest

24 March 2019

Sourcing news and events to keep Coconut Wireless’ 440,000 followers and reach of two million people a week captivated is no easy task for Owner Mary Aue.

Toloa Scholar designs his future

23 March 2019

A Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Toloa Tertiary Scholarship will assist Masters of Architecture student Carl Leiataua with breaking barriers in the Pacific community and his profession.

Pacific Music Awards reach milestone

22 March 2019

Fifteen years on since its inception, and the Pacific Music Awards has come into its own, celebrating the achievements of the pacific music community and industry.

Pacific Vision something to be proud of

18 March 2019

K’aute Pasifika Chief Executive Officer Leaupepe Rachel Karalus (pictured) says the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is its Ministry and the organisation is looking forward to Friday’s Lalanga Fou Fono -…

Tulī takes flight

17 March 2019

As a result of a successful Pacific Aotearoa Summit, the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is taking the show on the road.

Youth proudly express cultural identity

17 March 2019

Nestled in the heart of South Auckland, Manukau Sports Bowl once again set the scene for the world’s largest Māori and Pacific Island festival - ASB Polyfest.

We are with you Christchurch

16 March 2019

Our hearts are heavy in the wake of Friday's tragedy, which has deeply affected the Christchurch community, the nation, and the world.

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