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Insightful Hawaiian internship

17 February 2019

A week-long internship at the New Zealand Consulate-General in Honolulu, Hawai'i has been a trip of a lifetime for 2018 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award winner Asena Tolungamaka.
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Proud Cook Islander’s passion to serve

15 February 2019

A love for her culture, church and sport has been the driving force behind Vaine Arai Areora’s desire to serve her community for many decades in Aotearoa.
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Kia Kōrero - Let’s talk advance care planning

14 February 2019

Mother and daughter, Pusi and Sima Urale (pictured) are part of a national campaign to encourage aiga and whānau to talk about future health planning and their health care needs…
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Reverend strives to serve, not to be served

7 February 2019

“I came to serve but not to be served.
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A collective voice for Pacific women in Aotearoa

7 February 2019

For four decades, PACIFCA Incorporated has provided an avenue for Pacific women in Aotearoa to be a collective voice, to champion good causes, and to effect real change at the…
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Odd Daphne encourages families to heal

5 February 2019

Timing is everything in life, and for Playwright Joshua Iosefo, the timing is right to launch his play Odd Daphne, which challenges traditional Pacific attitudes towards mental wellness.
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Funding to support Pacific employment outcomes in the regions

4 February 2019

Pacific Peoples Minister Hon. Aupito William Sio has welcomed the announcement of funding to expand the successful Pacific Employment Support Service (PESS) to regional New Zealand.
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Always respect the opportunity

2 February 2019

Not leaving her cultures at the door in order to succeed is a priority for 23-year-old La Rochelle Piacenza Morgan (pictured).
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YES to success

30 January 2019

Students experiencing success and seeing them at the top of their game is something Sian McMillan (pictured) is truly passionate about.
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Ambassador achieves positive change through sport

30 January 2019

Luisa Avaiki Tavesivesi is an ambassador for rugby league in Aotearoa having either played the game, or been involved from the sidelines for almost 30 years.
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ASB Polyfest leaders share experiences and culture at conference

27 January 2019

More than 100 Auckland secondary school cultural leaders put on their school uniforms early to represent their school and culture at this year's ASB Polyfest Leaders Conference 2019.
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Passionate about Pacific success

26 January 2019

Working with a team who is passionate about Pacific success is a driving force for Hazel Umaga, an intern at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP).
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