In emotional scenes at the Auckland Town Hall today, Pasifika communities from across the country gathered for the historic official Government apology for the Dawn Raids. Prime Minister Jacinda Arden accompanied by…
Year: 2021
More Pasifika Come Forward With Stories of Abuse as Pacific Investigation Concludes
Tributes have been paid to the victims and survivors of abuse in State and faith-based care who came forward to share their stories and give evidence at the the historic…
Back to Back Olympic Gold for Fiji Rugby Sevens Champions
Fiji’s Rugby Sevens team is celebrating tonight after a convincing win against New Zealand, beating them 27-12 at the Tokyo Stadium. Fijians are celebrating across the globe despite dealing with…
Working Towards the Transformation of the Mental Health and Wellbeing System. CEO Karen Orsborn
Click here to listen to the highlights on YouTube Click here to listen to the full podcast Making a difference to improve mental health and well being services for Aotearoa…
New Zealand Prime Minister Congratulates Samoa’s First Woman Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has tonight congratulated Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa on her victory in Samoa’s general election. The daughter of the first Prime Minister of Samoa becomes the first…
0800 Number Launched to Support Group 3 Vaccination Appointments
An 0800 number will be launched today to allow people in Group 3 who haven’t yet received an invitation to have their COVID-19 vaccination to make an appointment. Jo Gibbs,…
Dentist Raises Concerns About Dental Health for Pasifika
Pasifika dentist and New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) member Dr. Tule Fanakava Misa is concerned about the poor rates of oral health for Pasifika people, in particular Pasifika children. The…
Tokelau Receives First Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccine
The first leg of a 5000 nautical mile trip to transport Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to the three atolls of Tokelau is complete. The New Zealand Defence Force released its statement…
Pasifika Give Voice to the Royal Commission of Inquiry Into Abuse in Care
In the first of its kind, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began its Pacific Investigation hearing ‘Tulou – Our Pacific Voices: Tatala e Pulonga‘. Today marked the…
Pasifika Leader Leaupepe Elisapeta Karalus Receives Hamilton City Council Freedom Holder City Award
Hamilton City has honoured five of its most exceptional citizens in a special ceremony conferring upon them the city’s most prestigious awards. Well-known Pasifika leader in the Waikato, Leaupepe Elisapeta…
New Zealand – Papua New Guinea Sign First Ever Statement of Partnership
In a first, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape signed the New Zealand – Papua New Guinea Statement of Partnership yesterday. Prime…
Kiribati Language Week – Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati Kicks off Today
Maubonian te teei i nanon te mwenga bon karekean te maiuraoi, te ongotaeka ao te tangira – Home is where we nurture our children towards a healthy, responsible, loving, and prosperous…
Tributes for Passing of Former Premier of Niue Frank Fakaotimanava- Lui
The Premier of Niue, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi has expressed his deepest condolences following the death of Niue’s former Premier, Hon. Frank Fakaotimanava-Lui CNZM, who passed away Thursday evening 8 July.…
Superintendent Fata Willi Fanene Passion and Drive for Pasifika and Police.
Click here to listen to the highlights on YouTube Click here to listen to the full podcast Strong communication, building partnerships, engagement and recruitment of Pasifika peoples into the Police…
Medsafe Grants Provisional Approval of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
New Zealand’s regulatory authority Medsafe has granted provisional approval of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older. COVID-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says the approval of…
Government Reaches Target for Women on Public Sector Boards and Committees
Minister for Women Jan Tinetti, Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, and Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, Priyanca Radhakrishnan announced that the government has achieved its target…
Improving Risk Communication Essential for the Pacific
Identifying the challenges and potential solutions to improving risk communication in the Pacific region for disaster prevention, response interventions and clear messaging on COVID-19 has been highlighted during the three…
New Report Highlights Challenges of Healthcare for Pacific People in New Zealand
A report released today paints a concerning picture of the health care challenges faced by Pasifika peoples in New Zealand and calls for ambitious changes to the system to be made…
Pasifika Youth Kick off Talanoa for Pacific Resilience Meeting 2021
“Our People our journey, nurturing Pacific resilience from home”, is this year’s theme for the Pacific Resilience Meeting (PRM) that kicked off today with the opening session of the Pre-…
New Zealand Medicine Regulations Changed to Increase Vaccinators
A call has gone out to retired and overseas-trained health professionals and the wider health workforce to join the New Zealand vaccinator team. COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today…