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Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame signs new bilateral agreement with Australia

Leave a Comment / News & Talanoa / Alice Lolohea

Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa concluded a five-day visit to Australia last week with the signing of a historical bilateral agreement between the two countries. Fiame was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon her arrival at the Australian parliament, including a 19-gun salute. The trip was an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries, […]

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Bailey Poching teams with other Māori Comedians to lap up laughs for relief

Leave a Comment / Entertainment / Kendall Vano

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Writer and comedian Bailey Poching is set to perform at the Māori Comic Relief benefit alongside fellow stand-up comedians who are joining forces to raise funds for whānau who have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. The benefit will be headlined by Shortland Street actor Kura Forrester and

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South Auckland’s ‘disturbing’ GP shortage highlighted in report to Parliament

Leave a Comment / Community, Health & Lifestyle / Local Democracy Reporting

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air A shortage of 127 GPs in Counties Manukau could put increased pressure on under-strain health care services, according to a report. The data was released as part of an annual review of Te Whatu Ora (Counties Manukau) by Parliament’s health select committee. The report states: “We believe

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New unit aims to tackle south Auckland’s huge obesity problem

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Te Whatu Ora is preparing to open a special unit in south Auckland dedicated to tackling obesity. The news follows a report released last week showing seven out of 10 adults in Counties Manukau are overweight or obese. There are more people with a high body mass index (BMI) in south Auckland than any other

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WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2023 Episode 12

Leave a Comment / Tagata Pasifika, Tagata Pasifika - 2023 / Tagata Pasifika

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Join Marama T-Pole and John Pulu as they take you through all the latest stories from our Pacific community. We talanoa with members of the Niuean handcraft group Falepipi he Mafola as they celebrate their 30th anniversary here in Aotearoa. We meet Tokelauan apprentice Peni Panapa, and

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Talanoa: Falepipi he Mafola celebrates 30 years in Aotearoa

Leave a Comment / News & Talanoa / Marama T-Pole

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air The Falepipi he Mafola Niuean arts group is celebrating 30 years with a special exhibition at the Mangere arts centre in April. Joining Marama T-Pole to speak more about the significance of this milestone is founding member Molly Pihigia and fellow member Janeta Tiatia.

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Pacific chorus to take on Barbershop competition in USA

Leave a Comment / Arts & Music, Community, Entertainment / John Pulu

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air A Wellington chorus formed four years ago by singers who love a capella music will be taking on the world at an international barbershop meet in the USA in July. The Pacific Connection chorus will represent New Zealand at the International Barbershop Harmony Society competition in

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Education minister keen to improve Pasifika education outcomes in Aotearoa

Leave a Comment / Community, News & Talanoa, Pacific Region / Anauli Karima Fai'ai

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Pacific leaders met in Auckland last week for a three-day conference to discuss education challenges in the region. It was the first time the leaders have been able to gather in person since the Covid-19 pandemic started, with the last conference being held virtually in 2021.

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Mature apprentice overcomes the odds on his way to engineering qualification

Leave a Comment / Community, Education / Soana Aholelei

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air With the loud buzz of sewing machines echoing through the factory, there’s no sleeping on the job at the Comfort Group factory in Otahuhu. The company’s renowned for producing iconic brands such as Sleepyhead, SleepMaker and Dunlop foam. And among the layers of foam and materials

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