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.
Street named after Sāmoan community hero Read More »
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.
Kalokalo: The Journey of motherhood through written poetry Read More »
Teremoana Rapley has been named the recipient of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Lifetime Achievement Award at this years’ Pacific Music Awards.
Teremoana Rapley announced as PMA’s lifetime achievement award recipient Read More »
A community foodbank and drop-in centre in South Auckland is looking for a new home after years of frustration at a troublesome site.
Auckland charity pleads for help over leaky building Read More »
As the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care winds down, attention turns to what comes next.
The Manurewa Local Board will become the first South Auckland local board to allow members of the public to attend workshop meetings.
South Auckland local board ends secret workshops Read More »
A new fund has been launched aimed at supporting media projects in Pacific languages in New Zealand.
New fund launched to support Pacific languages Read More »
World Rugby Hall of Famer and now former coach of Manu Samoa sevens Muliagatele Brian Lima, has spoken out for the first time after his sudden axing by the CEO and Board of Lakapi Samoa.
Manu Samoa Sevens coach speaks out on sudden axing Read More »
Tongan Linguist Dr Melenaite Taumoefolau from the University of Auckland suggests that it might be time to change the way we teach Pacific languages.
Tongan Linguist suggests time to change the way we teach Pacific languages. Read More »
Poet, author, and academic Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh ONZM, FRSNZ has been awarded the 2024 Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship, making her the first Pasifika writer to do so. This recognition is a step towards acknowledging Pacific voices in Aotearoa New Zealand literature. With the help of the Fellowship, which offers a $43,000 grant to cover all
Samoan poet announced as 2024 Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellow Read More »
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