Increasing employment and economic benefits from the Pacific’s offshore fisheries is the focus of a new NZD$5 million partnership between Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency…
Month: April 2022
Country Moves to Orange Traffic Light System Tonight in Time for Easter
New Zealand will move to Orange Traffic Light System from tonight Wednesday 13th March 11.59 pm. COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced the change this afternoon. This comes as the Ministry…
Access to Preventative Gout Medicine Inequitable for Pasifika
According to a report released today by Pharmac, Pacific peoples health – Gout data insights, data shows that while the prevalence of gout in Pacific people continues to climb, access to…
Expressions of Interest Open Today for new Public Health Advisory Committee
Expressions of interest open today for a new Public Health Advisory Committee of up to seven members who will tackle existing and future health issues affecting New Zealanders. Director-General of…
Labour MP Louisa Wall set to Become Ambassador for Gender Equality in Pacific Region
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of Louisa Wall for a newly created diplomatic role as Ambassador for Gender Equality in the Pacific Region. Louise Wall announced…
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Commitment Ratified by Tuvalu
Tuvalu has ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), bringing the total number of Treaty ratifications to 172 and underscoring the Pacific island state’s commitment to ending all nuclear tests, everywhere.…