Facebook is set to launch an Election Day prompt to encourage voters to get out and vote ahead of Samoa’s General Election on April 9. The prompt will be available…
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Tongan Labour MP on Language, Housing, Serving Communities in Parliament
Listen to the podcast highlights on Youtube: Or listen to the full podcast on Spotify: Main Article How Can I Help? That’s Labour List MP Anahila Kanongata’a-Suisuiki’s go-to question…
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…
Pacific Islands Forum says don’t use COVID-19 as Delay on Climate Action
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor urges countries not to use COVID-19 as a reason to delay climate action and the submission of their revised NDC targets. Her…
16th Parliament of Samoa Dissolved Ahead of April General Election
Samoa Head of State, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II was present for the final ceremony for the Dissolution of the 16th Parliament of the Independent state of Samoa this morning and…
NZ Pacific MPs Urged to Support Liveable Incomes
A spokesperson for Auckland Action Against Poverty wants all Pacific MPs in Parliament to support the call for Liveable Incomes. Agnes Magele says many of the children and families living in…
NZ Govt Housing Initiative Launches Pacific Financial Capability Grant Funding
New Zealand’s Government announced today steps in the Pacific Housing Initiative aimed at supporting Pacific people with the Pacific Financial Capability Grant and the Pacific Community Housing Provider Registration Programme. Minister for…
Two Weeks Mourning Declared for Former PNG PM Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet met today to discuss the formal state funeral programme for former Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare who passed away at the age of 84…
Labour Party Candidate Wins Auckland Local Body By-Election
Papaliitele Lafulafu Peo has been elected onto the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Body by-election for the Auckland City Council with 5,203 votes. Papaliitele replaces Dr. Anae Neru Leavasa who resigned from the…
Federated States of Micronesia Begins Formal Withdrawal from Pacific Islands Forum
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David Panuelo has sent a formal notice to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat denouncing the Agreement Establishing the Pacific Islands Forum, beginning…
Veteran Journalist says Impact on Pacific of Facebook Restrictions of Australian News Unclear
A well known journalist and author, who has reported extensively on the Pacific region for more than 30 years, says he is still trying to figure out how the Facebook…
Chair of Pacific Islands Forum Examines Implications of Micronesian Countries Withdrawal
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, says he is saddened by the recent decision of the Micronesian Presidents’ Summit to initiate their withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum family.…
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…
Former Cook Islands PM Henry Puna new Secretary General Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders concluded their Special Leaders Retreat overnight and have announced former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna as the incoming Secretary General. The appointment also signals the end of the tenure of the incumbent Secretary…
NZ Foreign Affairs Ministers Attend Virtual Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta and Associate Minister Aupito William Sio attended the virtual Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat from Waitangi today. During the retreat Pacific Leaders focused…
Cook Island MP for Palmerston North Ready to Serve
Listen to the podcast highlights on Youtube Or listen to the full podcast on Spotify Main article Service to the community is a driving force for the new Labour MP…
EU Pours Millions into Pacific for Trade Capacity Boost
The European Union and the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat signed a new project worth EUR 5.75 million (around USD 7 million) to enhance the trade capacity of Pacific countries. The…
Voting papers delivered from tomorrow for Auckland local body By-election
Voting documents will be posted to eligible voters from tomorrow for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board By-Election of the Auckland Council. A vacancy became available after the resignation of a current…
Pacific Islands Forum leaders to hold virtual retreat in February
The COVID-19 pandemic and the appointment of a new Secretary General will be the key focus for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders who will host a virtual Special Leaders Retreat…
President of national P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. women’s organisation talks 45 years of advocacy
Advocating for Pasifika women across Aotearoa New Zealand is one of many platforms the national Pasifika women’s organisation has committed to providing over its 45 year history. The National President…