Pacific employment advocate says lessons to be learnt from ERA case against Pacific Business Trust
A Pasifika lawyer with more than 30 years experience in employment law says Pasifika workers need support to make sure they’re aware of their rights.
‘This is wrong’: Local boards oppose Auckland Council’s pool privatisation plans
Auckland Council will decide today whether to hand its pools and leisure centers over to private businesses, despite all the chairs of Tamaki Makaurau’s local boards opposing the move.
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South Auckland Local Board chair happy a council re-organisation’s been canned
Otara-Papatoetoe local board chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia says he’s pleased a proposed local body re-organisation review has been put on hold.
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Porirua celebrates 54 years of Te Kiwa Nui festival
Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns to Porirua next month showing off the richness of Pacific and Māori cultures.
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Five popular Hunua Ranges tracks, bridge reopen in time for summer
One of Auckland’s most popular waterfall walks will re-open in time for summer, with the replacement of a 35-year old bridge.
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Vanuatu Prime Minister heads to New Zealand to discuss labour mobility, climate change
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet next week for talks on labour mobility, climate change, advancing Pacific regionalism and other areas of mutual interest.
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Victoria University of Wellington presents Pasifika Roadshow to the greater Wellington region
Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), at Victoria University of Wellington says the Pasifika roadshow information evenings are a valuable opportunity to collectively work towards fostering academic excellence and growth within the Pasifika community.
Tongan opera singer finalists in Lexus Song Quest 2024
Tongan opera singer Manase Latu is one of five finalists announced for the 2024 Lexus Song Quest announced over the weekend. The 28 year old tenor was one of the finalists judged in front of a live audience by grammy award-winning South Korean lyric coloratura soprano Sumi Jo, following two thrilling semi-final concerts on Saturday
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New Zealand commits millions to support sustainable Pacific fisheries development
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announced a multi million dollar package supporting sustainable Pacific fisheries development over the next four years.
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Narawa overlooked for All Blacks Rugby Championship squad selection
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has announced his 36 man squad for the upcoming Lipovitan D Rugby Championship tournament. A couple of players have not been selected from the recent squad in the England and Fiji tests which include Chiefs winger and speedster Emoni Narawa. Narawa had only featured in the hit up against Fiji
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