One-way Quarantine-free travel for RSE Workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu Begins in October
COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today that the first stage of one-way quarantine-free travel with Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will commence in October, initially…
Vaccination Drive-Ins to Encourage Pasifika
Niuean and Tongan community members aged 12 years and over are being encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination shots at two locations in Auckland for special vaccination drive-ins. From 9-11…
2021 Pacific Music Awards Moved to October
The 2021 Pacific Music Awards held in Auckland that was scheduled for Wednesday 1 September has been postponed. The Pacific Music Awards Trust has made the decision to move the…
NZ Moves to “Delta” Alert Level 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday. Auckland Remains at Level 4
The whole of New Zealand bar Auckland will move down to Alert level 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday 7th September. Schools and other education providers will be given 48 hours…
Minister for Pacific Peoples’ Vaccination Message During Virtual Celebration for Tonga Language Week
Fakakoloa ‘o Aotearoa ‘aki ‘a e Ako Lelei- enriching Aotearoa with holistic education, is this year’s theme for Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week. Tongans make up…
Alert Level 4 to Remain in Auckland for Next two Weeks
Auckland will remain in Alert Level 4 for the next two weeks while Northland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59PM on Thursday if all testing remains clear. The…
0800 Number for Pacific People Making COVID-19 Vaccination booking
A new 0800 phone number is now available for Pacific people to call to get help making a free COVID-19 vaccination booking for the whole household. The free 0800 21…
Pacific Leadership Development Programme Goes Back to Kingdom of Tonga
Six members of Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) have spent time in New Zealand taking part in a six-week Pacific Leadership Development Programme workshop to help them deliver the…
More Than 100 COVID Cases as NZ Nationwide Lockdown Extends
As expected Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that the nationwide lockdown will remain at Level 4 for four more days, however Auckland will remain at Level 4…
NZ Red Cross Launches Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal
New Zealand Red Cross is launching a Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal today to support Pacific Island nations as they battle with the impact of COVID-19. New Zealand Red Cross General…
NZ Lockdown Extended Till Tuesday August 24
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that the current nationwide lockdown that is in Day 3 will be extended until 11.59 pm Tuesday August 24. 11…
PW Pictures: Hamilton Level 4 Lockdown Day 1
As the country goes into the second nationwide Alert Level 4 lock down, the key messages remains stay at home, save lives, be kind. As of 11.59 PM masks will…
Genome Sequencing for Case A Confirms Delta Variant 4 new Cases of COVID-19
Four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed this morning by the Ministry of Health. One of the four new cases is a workmate of case A, the case announced yesterday.…
NZ MOVES TO ALERT LEVEL 4 FOR 3 DAYS
New Zealand will go into Alert Level 4 as of 11.59PM tonight for an initial period of three days except for Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula which the Government anticipates…
Pasitaua Haufano of Zeducation, Unleashing People’s Greatness
Click here for the audio Pasitaua Haufano, Managing Director and founder of Zeducation, a workplace training educational consultancy business, says his passion is all about helping people reach their full…
Tokoroa Book Launch During Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week
A new book Te Kinakina: E Ngara I te Ngari, Remember who you are and where you come from will be launched tomorrow in Tokoroa during Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani –…
A New Dawn: NZ Government Formally Apologises for 70s Dawn Raids
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…
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…