Ministry for Pacific Peoples — Our stories 2020

Skip to content

Home / / News from 2020

September 2020

Increased support for Pacific community language projects

30 September 2020

Round two of the Community Languages Fund (CLF) will provide even more support for Pacific grassroots community and family language projects with the introduction of a second funding tier of $10,000,…

Striving for a good life

27 September 2020

Lisa Tou-McNaughton is adamant in her belief that everyone deserves a good life.

Tuvalu Language Week theme reminds Pacific peoples to be resilient

27 September 2020

The 2020 Tuvalu Language Week theme of, Fakatili Te Kiloga Fou, which means Navigating the changing environment, is a call on all Pacific peoples to be strong and resilient in…

Toloa Scholar counts his blessings

27 September 2020

Receiving a Toloa Tertiary Scholarship in 2020 - a challenging year which has presented many unforeseen obstacles - has been a huge blessing for 22-year-old Engineering student Aisea Fanamanu.

Educator passionate about empowering Pacific peoples

27 September 2020

Mangere College Dean and Teacher Alisi Tatafu says working in the heart of South Auckland has opened her eyes to the stark contrasts between two worlds – those who “have”…

Stuck on culture

20 September 2020

A growing number of Pacific students around New Zealand are saying “yes” to being involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) and gaining entrepreneurial skills.

Procurement to promote jobs, Maori businesses, and sustainability

20 September 2020

As part of the COVID-19 recovery, the New Zealand Government has strengthened its procurement rules to ensure its annual $42 billion spend creates more jobs, uses more sustainable construction practices and results…

Bridging the STEM gap

20 September 2020

Toloa Tertiary Scholarship recipient Kiriana Andrews is clear-sighted about what she wants to accomplish when she graduates with an Engineering degree.

Stepping up to serve Pacific Aotearoa

20 September 2020

Resilience, strength, and the ability to adapt easily to change are just some of the traits Teara Leaupepe Timoteo brings to the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Communications, Media, and Marketing…

Toloa Tertiary Scholarships aims to increase Pacific participation in STEM

14 September 2020

The Toloa Tertiary Scholarships which aims to encourage more Pacific student numbers participating and pursuing STEM-related studies in 2021, are now open.

Tupu Aotearoa boosts language teacher’s career

14 September 2020

Filipo Talamaivao received a huge confidence boost when Tupu Aotearoa service provider In-Work Whanganui went the extra mile to assist him with his employment goals.

The importance of language

14 September 2020

Nelly Cowan has always been intensely aware of the importance language plays in one’s life, having learnt Te Reo Māori from a young age.

1 (current)
2