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Measles update

8 September 2019

Measles is circulating in New Zealand, particularly in the South Auckland region.
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GirlBoss leads by example

8 September 2019

As the name of her organisation GirlBoss suggests, 20-year-old Alexia Hilbertidou (pictured at the 2019 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards) is leading by example and paving the way for her…
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Challenging disconnect in the regions

1 September 2019

Feeling isolated and disconnected from the “Big Smoke” is a challenge Pacific people face in small town New Zealand – and within the Bay of Plenty is no exception.
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Talanoa aims to provide a voice for Pacific youth

1 September 2019

The fast growing and diverse population of Pacific young people is highly valued by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP).
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Pacific youth encouraged to use awards to help tackle issues

29 August 2019

Service and leadership are natural by-products of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards, staged at Parliament in Wellington.
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Pacific perspective on queer indigeneity

25 August 2019

Whenever Artist and Curator Yuki Kihara came across reading material or artwork about Queer Indigeneity in the Pacific, it was always from a Western perspective.
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Hikoi to promote mental health awareness

25 August 2019

Next month, 41-year-old Corey Lum will replicate Dame Whina Cooper’s infamous 1975 hikoi, walking and cycling from Te Hapua to Parliament in Wellington, stopping in over 25 locations and travelling…
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Considering context is important

25 August 2019

While issues Pacific peoples face around the country may be similar, context is really important.
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Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu appointed to Amnesty International Board

18 August 2019

Business Consultant Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu is a big believer in helping those in need.
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Success in the regions starts at home

18 August 2019

Horowhenua is a far-cry from the island nation of Kiribati.
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Forum tackles regional concerns

18 August 2019

The impact of global climate change on Pacific nations, and women’s representation in leadership are some of the issues raised by New Zealand’s Prime Minister Rt Hon.
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Firearms amnesty - do the right thing

18 August 2019

Firearms amnesty – do the right thing

Anyone can hand-in any firearm – no questions asked – as part of the firearms amnesty, organised by the New Zealand Police, which runs…
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