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October 2019

New Zealand’s future is Pacific, and languages must be part of it

28 October 2019

New Zealand’s young Pacific population is growing rapidly, and in the future, it is estimated the nation will look more Pacific, think more Pacific, and speak more Pacific.

Tupu Aotearoa built on relationships, respect and people

28 October 2019

Tupu Aotearoa Manager Lisa Tou (pictured) believes the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) initiative is unique, underpinned by a Pacific world view based on relationships, respect and people.

PMPYA recipient dreams of reaching the next frontier

28 October 2019

Space and the mysteries it holds has always fascinated Ioane Fiso, and he dreams of becoming the first Samoan astronaut to reach the next frontier.

No half measures for PMPYA recipient

20 October 2019

With the goal of becoming a Chartered Process Engineer in mind, Sela Maka never does things by half measure.

Book celebrates Pacific success at Otago University

20 October 2019

A book celebrating Pacific success in health sciences at the University of Otago has been launched recently at Parliament.

Artist reclaims and reframes Pacific narrative

20 October 2019

While Pacific Performing and Creative Artist Leki Jackson-Bourke uses culture cautiously in his art, he believes it is a risk worth taking.

A life nothing short of beautiful

13 October 2019

Déjealous Palota-Kopa attributes her success at the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards to the diverse communities she has served as well as her loving and hardworking parents.

New generation arrives, Fresh Off the Boat

13 October 2019

Pacific play Fresh Off the Boat made its debut 25 years ago and now it being reborn for a new generation at Christchurch’s Court Theatre.

Tupu Aotearoa is changing young Pacific peoples’ lives

13 October 2019

Pacific young people living in the Hawke’s Bay, Southland and Otago regions will have access to support services that have proved successful in helping young people find new earning and…

Pacific languages ground us

13 October 2019

Language can be a source of strength for Pacific peoples; it can help ground people; and boost their confidence.

Pacific languages are a root from which prosperity will grow

6 October 2019

The 2019 Fijian Language Week theme reminds us how important it is to have something to anchor ourselves to says Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon Aupito William Sio.

Tuvalu treasures on display

6 October 2019

Tuvalu treasures from Otago Museum were on display at Oamaru as part of the recent Tuvalu Language Week.

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