Seinafolava Sanele Chadwick sat down with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss the latest Covid-19 outbreak in New Zealand and the impact on our Pacific community.
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It’s been a trying time for the community, but the upside is Pasifika people have been lining up to get tested, and it’s helped slow infection rates.
Alistar Kata looks back on this current community outbreak and what could be a sign of things to come.
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The move to Alert Level 3 in Auckland, where the bulk of Pasifika people are based, has again raised concerns in our community over job and income security.
Despite the wage subsidy and extra welfare support, many Pasifika families were already doing it tough before the current restrictions. Marama T-Pole looks at how people coping now.
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A survey by the Commission for Financial Capability following lockdown earlier this year found Pacific families were the hardest hit financially. It comes as no surprise to Vaiola Budgeting Service in Māngere, who’ve managed to save 22 families from mortgagee sales. But in the midst of another lockdown, they fear they won’t be able to save everyone. Moana Makapelu Lee has this story.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken in support of the Pacific family who sparked the resurgence of Covid-19 in Auckland. Upon hearing that the family has faced a multitude of verbal and racial abuse online, Ardern said she “had a strong reaction”. “These are in fact the people who have ultimately served to protect
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RNZ Pacific Pacific people will not be punished for being in New Zealand without a valid visa if their immigration status is revealed during Covid-19 testing, the health minister says. Hundreds of seasonal workers have been stranded in New Zealand over recent months, some with expiring visas. Pacific leaders had already raised concern about those with uncertain
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Samoa Airways is proud to announce the launch of its Savai’i services from Apia, Commencing Friday 28th August 2020. The service will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays. The airlines CEO Tupuivao Seiuli Alvin Tuala said ” the launch of Savai’i services is to support growing demand for a more convenient travel option
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South Auckland pacific church youth leaders gathered online last night to collectively respond to the latest resurgence of Covid-19 in the community. Seventy church youth leaders and youth pastors from different denominations joined an online talanoa (discussion) to understand what support is needed for South Auckland young people, and how they could mobilise their youth
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It’s a fitting premise for a show; an award-winning artist invites a variety of guests to join him in the studio for an open conversation and a few shells of freshly brewed kava. Rapper Melodownz has done just that, launching his very own online series Kava Corner this week. For many Pasifika viewers, seeing
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Curious, the latest single from singer/songwriter/producer Villette, is a joyous riot from start to finish. An excellent show of versatility, Curious diverges from the artist’s signature Monroe-esque vocals and neo-R&B vibes, instead offering a feel-good track that’s upbeat, modernly funky and fun. The track could also hint at what’s in store for her up-and-coming EP
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