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4 December 2023

Adapting to life in Aotearoa helped by internship

From the moment Maepa La’auli Saolotoga (pictured) set foot in Aotearoa New Zealand seven years ago, she wondered how she would make the transition…

4 December 2023

Intern’s goal to improve Pacific healthcare disparities

Alarming suicide rates across Aotearoa New Zealand has piqued the interest of Tanumia “Mia” Matega (pictured).

4 December 2023

Football opens door to opportunity for Pacific people

(Picture caption: Wainuiomata youngsters enjoy a recent Football Fun Day for Māori and Pacific tamaiti.

27 November 2023

Tupu Toa intern resonates with MPP’s mahi   

While aged only 22 years old herself, New Zealand-born Tongan Tala’inga Kama (pictured) hopes she can impart some of her experience and knowledge to…

27 November 2023

Tupu Tai intern strives to empower Pacific peoples through public service

A big-picture thinker, Okirano Tilaia (pictured) has some lofty aspirations he is determined to achieve, and one by one he is ticking them off his…

27 November 2023

Refreshed approach for Pacific Language Weeks series in 2024

(Picture caption: MPP Senior Advisor, Languages Implementation Daniel Hytongue wraps-up the Pacific language weeks for 2023).