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April 2021

Spoken word an alternative way to learn

25 April 2021

Tangaroa College senior student Christian Leilua says Gagana Samoa is a window to his culture, which sets him apart from the rest of the world.

Research aims to improve health outcomes for Pacific

25 April 2021

The more Tisiola Sarah Adela Talalima has learned about the health inequalities Pacific people face, the more intrigued she has become about creating better health outcomes through research for them.

Community Languages Fund a godsend

25 April 2021

Creator of Legacy Books Nesa Tuigamala Prasad says the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is an answer to prayer.

Law Commission consults on succession law changes

18 April 2021

Succession law is the law that determines what happens to a person’s property when they die.

Toloa Kenese Fund helps group to inspire the next generation of Pacific innovators

18 April 2021

Creative STEM Pathways - Moana Innovative Learning is guiding the next generation of Pacific Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, Mathematicians, Makers, Architects and Designers to fulfil their dreams.

Language key component of Pacific identity

18 April 2021

Language is a key component of Pacific identity and ASB Polyfest provides a platform to hear Pacific young people express why they believe it is important to their overall wellbeing.

Future of Pacific languages buoyed by funding

11 April 2021

The reopening of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ (MPP) Languages Funding in 2021 will ensure there is a future for Pacific languages.

Be wary of illegal pyramid schemes

11 April 2021

The Commerce Commission is advising people to be wary of alleged illegal pyramid schemes currently operating in South Auckland.

Untapped business potential

11 April 2021

An upcoming Kau Tulī event will aim to unlock young Pacific peoples’ potential and passion for business.

STEM success sees growth in Toloa programme

4 April 2021

An increasing number of Pacific people are embracing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities, paving a pathway to educational success.

Tupu Aotearoa and QES offer tools to success

4 April 2021

Variety is the spice of life, and it is something Quality Education Services (QES) offers in spades since joining the Tupu Aotearoa programme as a Service Provider.

Pacific and female, leading the way in governance

4 April 2021

Caren Rangi (ONZM) has been appointed as the new Chair the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative New Zealand’s governing body - for a three-year term.