Pasifika health services in Waikato hope Budget can alleviate strain
Pasifika health providers are hoping tomorrow’s budget addresses urgent social and health needs exposed by Covid-19 over the last two years.
Hamilton City Council set to endorse alcohol bill after harm to Pasifika and Māori revealed
Hamilton City Council is moving to endorse an MP’s private member’s bill to limit the sale and supply of alcohol in the community.
Concerns over low Waikato Pasifika and Māori immunisation numbers ahead of winter
Doctors are warning that Pasifika and Māori immunisation rates in Waikato need to lift as winter approaches.
‘I felt forgotten and not heard’ – Samoan disability advocate on NZ’s Covid-19 response
The Covid-19 pandemic revealed how unwilling we are to create a more accessible society, says a Samoan disability advocate.
Waikato’s diverse ethnic community supported by community care hubs
A Pasifika hub designed to support its community during the Covid-19 pandemic is being praised for its warmth and dedication.
‘Devastating impact on families’ – more than $8 million gambled away in South Waikato in a year
A staggering $8 million was lost on pokies in South Waikato between 2020 and 2021, with a “devastating impact on families”.
Hamilton’s ‘Pacific village’ rallies to lift vaccination
More than 140 members of Hamilton’s Pacific community came out in force over the weekend to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza.
Abandoned liquor licensing policy back on Hamilton City Council agenda
Hamilton City Council is revisiting its Local Alcohol Policy after ditching its plans four years ago due to pressure from the liquor industry