Strong interest in the development of a refreshed New Zealand disability strategy has been welcomed by Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston.

A Samoan national has been sentenced to four years in prison for migrant exploitation and corruption of a public official.

With the Prime Minister in attendance, Polyfest’s 50th anniversary transformed from a mere celebration into a powerful call for the Government to invest in Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest cultural youth festival.

By Mary Afemata of Local Democracy Reporting At ASB Polyfest, Pacific students wear vibrant costumes, move to rhythmic drumbeats, and perform with pride. But behind the spectacle, they are also building confidence, sharpening academic skills, and finding a sense of belonging often missing in traditional classrooms. “When I started, I started as an insecure teenager.

Tokelau youth from across the country gathered in Auckland last month for the Battle of the Regions Kilikiti Tournament.