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November 2023

Tupu Toa intern resonates with MPP’s mahi

27 November 2023

While aged only 22 years old herself, New Zealand-born Tongan Tala’inga Kama (pictured) hopes she can impart some of her experience and knowledge to positively and practically effect change for…

Tupu Tai intern strives to empower Pacific peoples through public service

27 November 2023

A big-picture thinker, Okirano Tilaia (pictured) has some lofty aspirations he is determined to achieve, and one by one he is ticking them off his list.

Refreshed approach for Pacific Language Weeks series in 2024

27 November 2023

(Picture caption: MPP Senior Advisor, Languages Implementation Daniel Hytongue wraps-up the Pacific language weeks for 2023).

Month-long run for dads, brothers, sons and mates

20 November 2023

(Picture caption: Emmerson Toomaga, left, and her good friend take a well-earned break after running to raise awareness for Movember.

Clearing pathways for young Pacific creatives

20 November 2023

(Picture caption: One of this year’s Community Leadership category recipients Shirl’e Fruean, aka Queen Shirl’e, at the recent SunPix Pacific Peoples Awards.

Number crunching to support Pacific communities

20 November 2023

There are many reasons why Mangere’s Rayana Agalava (pictured) dreams of becoming an accountant, but top of mind is helping to close generational financial inequalities in her aiga.

Ditching the self-last mindset and prioritising Pacific men’s health

13 November 2023

The “others’ first, self-last” mindset Pacific men often abide by is costing the lives of our loved ones – and it is time to start changing the script, says general…

Pacific wahine inspires peers with dux title

13 November 2023

(Picture caption: Sacred Heart College dux Jaden Asiata is congratulated by her aunty Theresa Lealofi.

Le Va joins forces with global mental health leadership groups

13 November 2023

(Picture caption: From l-r: Fran Silvestri, Denise Kingi-‘Ulu’ave and Steve Appleton have joined forces to help achieve the best outcomes for Pacific people with disabilities and lived experience of addiction…

Pacific student excels in global Chinese language competition

6 November 2023

(Picture caption: Wellington Year 11 student Telesia Tanoa’i has been named the top Chinese language student in Oceania and one of the top five Chinese learners in the world at…

Bumper year for Pacific YES ventures

6 November 2023

(Picture caption: Pacific businesses feature at the YES Tāmaki Makaurau Regional Awards.

Young Pacific opera singer shines on classical stage

6 November 2023

(Picture caption: Otago University student Phoebe Osborne – who is of Samoan heritage – is studying classical performance and already is being trained by the best in the business.