The first ever Cross Pacific Corruption Barometer was conducted in ten Pacific countries and territories. More than six thousand people were interviewed in the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French…
Year: 2021
Fully Vaccinated Aucklanders can Leave City from December 15
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced today that Aucklanders who have been fully vaccinated or have a negative test 72 hours prior to departure will be able to leave the…
Waikato Moves to Alert Level 2 Wednesday. Boosters Available From November 29
Waikato will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 from Tuesday 16 Nov 11.59pm. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement during the Post Cabinet COVID-19 briefing alongside Director General of…
Toeolesulusulu Dr. Damon Salesa Appointed Next Vice-Chancellor of AUT University
Pacific scholar and senior university sector leader Toeolesulusulu Dr Damon Salesa has been appointed to be the next Vice-Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology. (AUT) Toeolesulusulu is a prizewinning historian…
Teu Le Va – Dawn Raids History Community Fund Opened Today
The Teu Le Va – Dawn Raids History Community Fund has been established as another step in continuing the healing process for Pacific peoples – by supporting initiatives that generate, preserve, raise awareness and pass on knowledge…
NZ to Send Team to Support Papua New Guinea With COVID-19 Crisis
Associate Foreign Minister Aupito William Sio announced today that New Zealand is sending a medical and logistics support team and essential supplies to assist Papua New Guinea with its COVID-19…
Trash Fashion: Samoa Recycling Waste Management Association Tackles Waste With Trashion
A Samoan advocate for recycling and waste management says dealing with waste and pollution is everyone’s responsibility. That’s the message from the Samoa Recycling & Waste Management Association (SRWMA), spearheaded by…
Studies Find Pasifika Women Lagging Access to Breast Cancer Care and Treatment
Two studies from the University of Waikato released today show the cost of breast cancer treatment is increasing as results continue to vary between Pacific and non-Pacific women. The studies…
Pasifika Reseacher Among Rutherford Discovery Fellowship Awards
Pasifika PhD researcher from the University of Auckland Dr. Serena Naepi is one of 11 researchers awarded a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship. Of Fijian heritage Dr. Naepi’s research is titled Planning for change:…
Bay of Plenty Pasifika Community Surpass 90% Second Dose Vaccination
Bay of Plenty’s Pasifika community has surpassed the 90% fully vaccinated figure, joining the Nelson Marlborough region which reached this milestone in October, according to Ministry of Health figures. Ninety-four…
First Quarantine-Free Arrivals From Tonga in 20 Months Touch Down at Auckland Airport Tonight.
The first quarantine-free arrivals from Tonga in 20 months will touch down at Auckland Airport this evening. In coming weeks, flights from Tonga will be joined by arrivals from Samoa,…
COP26 Pasifika Representatives Disappointed but Hopeful
The Chair of the Pacific Small Islands Developing States is hopeful that the next four and final days of the COP26 summit in Glasgow Scotland is the time for participants…
Niue Premier Installed as Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP)
Niue Premier Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi was installed as the 28th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) during the Niue Campus graduation ceremony held at the Niue High…
Auckland Restrictions Easing to Alert Level 3 Step 2; Far North Back to Alert Level 2 Thursday
Auckland Restrictions will be eased to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Step 2 from 11.59pm Tuesday 9 November. The North of Northland will return to Alert Level 2 from 11:50pm Thursday…
New Zealand Relationship from Pacific Reset to Pacific Resilience
New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta delivered a speech outlining how Aotearoa New Zealand will build on the Pacific Reset towards a Pacific Resilience approach. The $714 million…
Two-way Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Cook Islands to Resume Jan 2022
The Cook Islands Government has announced two-way quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands will resume on 14 January 2022. The Cook Islands will be the only country…
Pasifika Women Among Finalists in Women of Influence Awards 2021
Pasifika women are being celebrating as part of the annual Women of Influence Awards 2021. There are 10 categories for the awards that recognise the achievement of women in various…
Pasifika Curator Appointed to Arts Council of New Zealand
Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni, has announced the appointment of new board members to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa – Creative New Zealand’s governing…
Pacific COP26 Message: Canoe is Sinking – get Bucket and Start Bailing
Pacific Island leaders attending the two week COP26 summit in Glasgow Scotland are urging world leaders to take action against climate change that continues to impact Small Island Developing States…
Northern Part of Northland Returns to Alert Level 3 From 11.59pm Tonight
Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins called an urgent press conference this afternoon for a special announcement regarding Covid-19 Alert Levels in Northland. As of Tuesday 2 November 11.59pm, the…