Pasifika peoples across the country have today been recognised for their service and contribution in Aotearoa New Zealand as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Recipients represent a range of…
Category: Pasifika NZ Regional
Vaccination Campaign to Begin for Māori and Pasifika Communities in Southland and Otago
The Southern District Health Board has launched its campaign to vaccinate more than 32,000 Māori and Pasifika peoples across Southland and Otago. The rollout includes multiple approaches for reaching Māori…
Pasifika Health Students Recipients of Inaugural Scholarship at Wintec in Hamilton
Four Pacific health students with a passion for social justice are the recipients of the inaugural Leaupepe Elisapeta Karalus Scholarship at the Waikato Institute of Technology, in Hamilton. The scholarship…
Pasifika Businesses Acknowledged at Special Celebration in South Waikato
Pasifika Businesses in Tokoroa and South Waikato were acknowledged at a special celebration held last week. The event was used as an opportunity for networking and for business people to offer…
Applications Open for Inaugural Creative New Zealand Pasifika LGBTQiA+ Arts Residency
A new arts residency has been created for the MVPFAFF (Pasifika LGBTQiA+) community through Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa and Pātaka Art + Museum. The three month Aniva Arts Residency…
Auckland and Porirua Pasifika Festivals Secure Grants to Attract a new Audience and Boost Local Economy
Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash says festivals in Auckland, Rotorua, Porirua, and Christchurch have secured new investment to help them grow and broaden their reach to new…
Porirua City Council Celebrate Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuman Language Week
Celebrations across the country have taken place to mark the first of the nine Pacific Language Weeks starting with Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta (Rotuman Language Week). This year’s theme is…
21 Year Final Showcase for Pasifika By Nature Secondary Schools Pacific Festival in Hamilton
Hundreds of secondary school students from South Waikato, Hamilton and Bay of Plenty regions will take to the stage tomorrow for the final showcase of the Pasifika By Nature Secondary…
Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry to hold Pacific People’s Public Hearing in July
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry will hold its Pacific people’s investigation public hearing, ‘Tulou: Our Pacific Voices; Tatala e Pulonga’ at the Fale o Samoa in Māngere…
Hundreds Petition New Zealand Parliament to Review Samoa General Election
More than 700 people have signed a petition within a few days of its launch asking the House of Representatives to urge the New Zealand Government to review the 2021 General…
Secretary for Pacific Peoples Leading Pasifika to Thrive be Prosperous, Resilient and Confident
Listen to the podcast highlights on Youtube Or listen to the full podcast of Spotify Main Article A thriving, prosperous, resilient and confident Pacific Aotearoa are key pillars for the…
Dunedin’s Reverend Alofa Lale Takes the Helm of Women’s Organisation P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Inc.
President of the Dunedin Central Branch for P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Inc. Reverend Alofa Lale has been elected as the new national President this evening. Rev. Lale takes over from Tofilau Bernadette Pereira…
Cook Islands Academic From Tokoroa to Hamilton Pursuing Excellence in Education
Listen to the podcast highlights on Youtube Listen to the full podcast on Spotify Main article Supporting students to find the why when deciding on a course of study…
Rotorua Celebrates Pasifika Culture
Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust Whanau Ora Navigator and coordinator for the Pasifika Rotorua 2021 festival, Tupou Kaloni, says she’s proud of the community who have come together to celebrate…
Pacific Education Big Winner in Funding Announcement
12 million dollars will be available for Pacific learners and families through the Pacific Education Support Fund and Innovation Funds announced today. Associate Minister of Education Aupito William Sio says…
Funding to Improve Digital Inclusion for Ethnic Communities
Funding is now open to to improve digital inclusion of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ethnic communities. The Fund aims to ensure ethnic communities can fully participate in Aotearoa New Zealand by…
Dunedin Pasifika Peoples Celebrate Inaugural Moana Nui Fesitval
Pasifika culture, dance, traditions, food, and crafts will proudly be on display tomorrow in Dunedin for the inaugural Moana Nui Festival. Moana Nui Festival event project coordinator Stacy Kokaua says…
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Role in the Pacific Part of Draft Education Curriculum
Aotearoa New Zealand’s role in the Pacific, Colonisation of and immigration to Aotearoa New Zealand, including the New Zealand Wars are two of seven themes that are up for public discussion. Public…
Invercargill Lawyer Michael Mika Appointed District Court Judge
Invercargill based lawyer Michael Mika is one of seven new District Court judges appointed today by Attorney-General David Parker. Mr Parker says the appointees replace sitting Judges who have reached…
More RSE Scheme workers arrive from Samoa to New Zealand
The second of five planned special Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme flights departed Faleolo International Airport today. 155 Samoan workers will arrive in New Zealand to take part in the…