How to grow the next generation of Pasifika politicians
A Māori-Tonga councillor says “it’s disheartening” how little support there is for Pasifika local politicians.
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“We’re not KPI’s” Pasifika and Māori hit back at PM’s speech
Following Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s address at Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) yesterday afternoon, Pacific and Māori local politicians have expressed concerns at both the tone and content of his speech.
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Film Director Vea Mafile’o wins at New Zealand’s International Film Festival
New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has today announced the winners of the New Zealand’s Best and Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts awards for 2024, as well as the winners in the unique 2024 Fresh and Frames strand comp
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More bottle shops could open outside town centres, expert warns
Bottle shops could pop up outside of some vulnerable town centres to get around Auckland’s new alcohol rules, an expert warns.
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Watercare’s Clarks Beach wastewater plan faces pushback
A group tasked with protecting the Manukau Harbour wants Watercare to look at a longer-term solution for supporting the population growth in rural South Auckland.
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Street named after Sāmoan community hero
A Pasifika community leader’s legacy will be immortalised as he becomes the first Sāmoan to have a street named after him in Hawke’s Bay, 23 years after his death.
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Kalokalo: The Journey of motherhood through written poetry
When Arieta Rika first discovered poetry at a young age, she realised she had found a vessel to pour out her experiences, emotions and stories.
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Teremoana Rapley announced as PMA’s lifetime achievement award recipient
Teremoana Rapley has been named the recipient of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Lifetime Achievement Award at this years’ Pacific Music Awards.
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Auckland charity pleads for help over leaky building
A community foodbank and drop-in centre in South Auckland is looking for a new home after years of frustration at a troublesome site.
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‘We’ve had lots of apologies before and they’ve come to nothing’ – Pasifika Abuse survivor
As the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care winds down, attention turns to what comes next.
