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Sustaining the Fijian language for future generations

4 October 2024

Fijian Language Week, held from 6 to 12 October 2024, provides an opportunity for New Zealand’s Fijian community to celebrate and strengthen their language and culture.
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Uniquely Samoan fashion label to grace catwalk

27 September 2024

The founder of a growing Pacific-inspired slow fashion label is excited to be showcasing her range at a uniquely Pacific fashion event.
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Upholding Tuvaluan Language and Identity in New Zealand

27 September 2024

New Zealand’s Tuvaluan community is preparing to celebrate Tuvalu Language Week from 29 September to 5 October 2024.
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Home ownership “heaven” for Pacific families

23 September 2024

A free service for Pacific peoples is helping families achieve their home ownership dreams.
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Enterprising Pacific students lead small businesses

2 September 2024

High school students across the motu are participating in the 41st year of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), and De La Salle College students are leading the way with businesses…
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Fund launched to support media projects in Pacific languages

21 August 2024

Pacific Media Network and the Ministry for Pacific Peoples are pleased to announce the launch of a new fund aimed at supporting media projects in Pacific languages in Aotearoa.
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Sustaining the Tongan Language

16 August 2024

The Tongan community in New Zealand is preparing to celebrate Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week, which runs from Sunday 18 August to Saturday 24 August…
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Paralympics gold medallist Tupou Neiufi: “be your most authentic and unapologetic self”

12 August 2024

Champion swimmer Tupou Neiufi is gearing up to compete at her third Paralympic Games, having conquered some mental health challenges on her journey to Paris.
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Language creates connections for the Cook Islands community

2 August 2024

The Cook Islands community are getting ready to take the lead with a week of celebrations for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani - Cook Islands Māori Language Week,…
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Updates to the Ministry for Pacific Peoples logo

31 July 2024

You may have noticed the Ministry for Pacific Peoples has given its logo a refresh, making it easier to use and more accessible.
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New initiative to make homes healthier for Pacific families

30 July 2024

A new initiative led by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will ensure more Pacific families will get access to warmer and healthier homes.
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Waikato appoints NZ’s first Pacific Dean of Law

22 July 2024

The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren as Dean of Te Piringa Faculty of Law, making her Aotearoa’s first Pacific Dean of Law.
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