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December 2020

Growing Pacific Aotearoa through language and service

20 December 2020

Pacific people are a growing, youthful and diverse population both in New Zealand and in the Pacific region, and one young leader making waves is Leulua’iali’i Satuala Tofaeono Tanuvasa.

No place for language barriers

20 December 2020

When it comes to finding employment, Tupu Aotearoa Service Provider Solomon Group are ensuring their clients have as many career pathways open to them as possible.

Young CEO’s culture forefront of mind

20 December 2020

With a background built on his Samoan and Tokelauan values and morals, and faith encouraged by the Catholic church and his parents, 17-year-old Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Malaga Aukusotino mixes service…

Culture and creativity intertwine

13 December 2020

Watching an individual wear her creations, and her artforms come alive is what motivates Cook Islands Fashion Designer Maggie Anitelea.

Inaugural awards recognise service leadership in NZ and the Pacific

13 December 2020

Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) has proudly held its inaugural Youth Leadership Awards to encourage and reward service leadership to benefit communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as the Pacific…

Highlighting the contribution of Pacific Aotearoa

13 December 2020

As a Senior Analyst for the Research and Evaluation Unit at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP), Anita van der Veer is on a mission to show how Pacific people…

Pacific business alive and well

13 December 2020

The future of thriving Pacific businesses in New Zealand looks bright with the likes of The Hustle in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES).

Languages, Technology, and Innovation at heart of Pacific report

7 December 2020

A report that will provide a platform to build on Pacific Science, Technology and Innovation initiatives has been launched by Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon Aupito William Sio.

Policy and science key to creating positive change

6 December 2020

After seeing the health demands of the Pacific community in New Zealand far outweighed the number of doctors and medical practitioners required to meet their needs, Yeomans Vaamainuu decided to…

Serving Pacific at the heart of the matter

6 December 2020

As a child, Janelle Augsburg watched her nana serve her community with so much heart, she quickly learnt the importance of caring for your village so together you can prosper.