PW Pictures: Melanesian Festival Aotearoa 2023
Melanesian Festival Aotearoa 2023, Waitemata Rugby Club Grounds, Henderson Auckland. Representatives from the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea showcased their dance, culture, comedy, and cuisine; the…
Podcast: Ma’a Brian Sagala Queen’s Service Medal Recipient Bringing Pacific People Together
Multimedia talent Ma’a Brian Sagala comes out from behind the mic to help kick off the talanoa for Pasifika Wire in 2023. Ma’a shares his journey into broadcasting, providing a…
COVID-19 Traffic Light System Gone By Midnight Tonight
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has this afternoon made the announcement that the country has been waiting for after 927 days since the country and the world dealt with the global…
Podcast: “We Have Growth and With Growth Comes Change” Auckland Councillor Josephine Bartley
The first Pasifika woman elected to the Auckland Supercity council for Manugakiekie-Tamaki Ward in 2018, says working with her community at a local government level is a role she loves…
Meg Poutasi Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand new National Director, Pacific Health
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has announced the appointment of Markerita (Meg) Poutasi as National Director, Pacific Health. Te Whatu Ora Chief Executive Fepulea’i Margie Apa says Markerita…
Bill to Create new Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media has First Reading in Parliament
The Bill to create a new public media entity, Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media, had its first reading in Parliament today. “The Bill brings in the changes needed to make…
Pasifika and Māori all Star Cast set for PACIFICA THE MUSICAL
The producer of PACIFICA THE MUSICAL is proud to announce an all-star cast for this love story set in the South Pacific opening at the home of musicals, The Civic,…
Niue and New Zealand Sign Statement of Partnership
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Premier Dalton Tagelagi signed a new Statement of Partnership between New Zealand and Niue during talks in Wellington today. The new Statement of Partnership reflects…
Minister Aupito William Sio Steps in for Minister of Foreign Affairs at Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji
Associate Foreign Minister Aupito William Sio will travel to Fiji this week to represent New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Suva. Minister Sio is…
New Zealand to Send Medical Team to Niue in Response to new COVID-19 Cases
New Zealand is sending a medical team and supplies to Niue to help it respond to new cases of COVID-19, following the opening of its border to quarantine-free travel last…
Pacific People Across Aotearoa Recognised in Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours List
Pacific people across Aotearoa New Zealand have been recognised for their contribution and service to Aotearoa New Zealand in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours List 2022. Dr Collin…
Podcast: Wanda Ieremia-Allan Uncovers History of Samoan literature with Niusipepa (newspaper) O le Sulu Samoa
Watch the podcast on YouTube Or listen on Spotify Main article Samoan academic Wanda Ieremia-Allan is a PhD candidate in the Pacific and Indigenous Studies programmes at the University…
SOUNZ Centre for NZ Music Appoints Samoan Broadcaster as Moana Pacific Musics Specialist
Samoan broadcaster and communications specialist Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava has been appointed as the Moana Pacific Musics Specialist at SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, Toi te Arapūoru. Tau’ili’ili is tasked…
Flights From Australia, New Zealand and Fortnightly Flights from Fiji to Samoa to Resume in June
Flights From Australia, New Zealand and fortnightly flights from Fiji to Samoa will resume in June. Samoa will open its national borders to everyone on August 1 2022. From this…
NZ and Samoa Based/Owned Media Company Wins Samoa’s 60th Independence Logo and Theme Competition
Samoa owned broadcasting and production company based in NZ and Samoa, Bluwave, has won the competition to create the Independent State of Samoa’s new logo and theme to mark the…
University of Auckland Signs MoU with Fiji National University
The University of Auckland and the Fiji National University (FNU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at paving the way for greater academic cooperation. Its aim is to facilitate…
Youth Health Support Group in Papua New Guinea Tackles Issue of Physical and Sexual Violence
A health support group in Papua New Guinea are hoping to cut physical and sexual violence through their outreach work in schools and communities across East New Britain. The Spotlight…
Samoa 2021 Oceania Senior Weightlifting Champions Presented With Medals at Special Ceremony
The Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee celebrated their athletes tonight in a special medal ceremony held at the Faleata Sports complex for the winners of the 2021…
Former Auckland Local Board Chair Sworn in as 11th Labour Pacific Caucus MP
The New Zealand Labour Party welcomed Lemauga Lydia Sosene who was sworn in at Parliament and took the oath of allegiance in Te Reo Maori and in the Samoan language…
NZ Poll Released on World Press Freedom Day Suggests Government Media Funding Threatens Independence
A poll released today, World Press Freedom Day, by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union suggests the majority of New Zealanders believe that government funding for private media companies undermines media…