PW Interview: Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Report Released
You can listen to our interview with Ali’imuamua Sandra Alofivae on YouTube, or on Spotify Summary The commissioners from the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry have paid tribute to…
Pasifika and Māori Perspectives on Wellbeing in New Zealand
Watch the podcast on YouTube Or listen to the podcast on Spotify The first report into the Wellbeing of people in Aotearoa New Zealand was released by the Mental…
First Omicron in MIQ as NZ Hits 90% Double Vaccination
The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield briefed media this afternoon about the first Omicron strain of COVID-19 being detected in New Zealand’s managed isolation and quarantine. The case came…
NZ Allocates Millions to First Private Investment Fund Targeting Pacific Countries
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Phil Twyford have today announced a new investment fund to support COVID-19 recovery in the Pacific.…
Jawsh 685, Tree, Nick Afoa, Shepherds Reign Big Winners at Pacific Music Awards 2021
Pasifika musicians, singers, songwriters, and producers were recognised at the 17th annual Pacific Music Awards held online on Saturday evening. Among the big winners was 19 year old Joshua Christian…
Vanuatu First Pacific Nation Elected to International Maritime Organisation Council
Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Island Nation out of 40 new countries elected by the United Nations Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation as a Member of its Council…
Pasifika Students Studying Health and Disablities Encouraged to Apply for Pacific Health Scholarships
Pacific students studying health or disability-related courses are encouraged to apply for a Ministry of Health Pacific Health Scholarship. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has allocated $1.4 million for next…
Pasifika Wire Turns 1 – We Say Thank You!
Pasifika Wire has turned 1. On behalf of the Directors of Pasifika Wire Ltd. we want to extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to all of you who have engaged…
Pasifika Journalist Appointed to Public Interest Journalism Fund Advisory Panel
Seasoned Journalist and Broadcaster John Utanga has been appointed to the newly established Public Interest Journalism Fund Advisory Panel. Of Cook Islands descent John has more than 30 years of…
Ministry of Health Partners With Buttabean (BBM) Motivation to Improve Health and Wellbeing of Pasifika and Māori
A new partnership will help improve the physical health and wellbeing of Māori and Pacific communities in South Auckland. The Ministry of Health is committing $500,000 in funding over two…
New Zealand to Deploy Defence Force and Police to Honiara After Solomon Islands Riots
The New Zealand government has announced it will deploy Defence Force and Police personnel to Honiara to help restore peace and stability. This comes after Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare…
Further COVID-19 Economic and Recovery Support for Fiji and Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced over the weekend a further package of support for the Cook Islands and Fiji for COVID-19 economic support and recovery. The economic package of…
Traffic Light System Kicks in This Friday Booster Shots Now Available
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon the levels at which different parts of New Zealand will move forward into the COVID-19 Protection Framework Traffic Light System this Friday. The…
Tagaloa Cooper on COP26: Climate Change Everyone’s Responsibility
Watch the podcast video on YouTube Or listen to the podcast on Spotify Main Article The Director of Climate Change Resilience for the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme…
19 Recipients to Receive Funds Through Pasifika Festivals Initiative
19 Pasifika festivals across the country will receive funding through the Pasifika Festivals Initiative. The new funding announced by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni says, “these successful…
First of its Kind Pacific Languages Survey Launched Today
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is calling on Pasifika to complete a survey about Pacific Languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio says, “a ground-breaking survey…
Country to Move to Traffic Light System December 3 Hairdressers Barbers to Open Nov 25 in Auckland for Double Vaccinated
Cabinet has made the decision that the country will move into the new COVID-19 Protection Framework “Traffic Light System” at 11.59 pm on Thursday December 2. Friday December 3 will…
New Study Reveals First Cross Pacific Corruption Barometer
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…
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…