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29 November 2020

While 2020 is a year to forget for many, it is definitely one to remember for 17-year-old Joshua Nanai aka Jawsh 685.
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Big picture front of mind

22 November 2020

Growing up, The Cause Collective Chief Executive Rachel Enosa (pictured) observed the experiences her family faced in navigating support services and systems, which made her think there must be a…
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First female Pacific Partner joins PwC New Zealand

22 November 2020

PwC New Zealand has announced it is expanding its Hauora health sector practice with the appointment of Dr Monique Faleafa as a new Partner to the firm.
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Tupu Aotearoa offers sustainable employment and education pathways

22 November 2020

Pacific communities in Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman and Northland will benefit from the expansion of the Tupu Aotearoa programme announced by the Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon Aupito William Sio.
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“Risk-taking” Pacific business leaders acknowledged

15 November 2020

Six weeks ago, Chief Executive of Mike Pero Real Estate Mike Pero retired after four decades of being in business, and his efforts have been recognised at the 2020 Pacific…
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Championing Pacific business in the capital

15 November 2020

Samoan mother, educator, author and owner of Mila’s Ltd Dahlia Malaeulu has collected the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) sponsored Pacific Woman in Business accolade at the 2020 Wellington Pasifika Business Awards.…
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Young entrepreneur embraces culture and tradition

15 November 2020

Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Entrepreneur of the Year South Regional winner Herilla Salu says her experience dabbling in business has allowed her to embrace the Samoan culture and integrate it…
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Finding a sense of cultural belonging

15 November 2020

Growing up in Invercargill in New Zealand’s Deep South, Tongan Sally Dalhousie and her siblings had no extended close-by and were isolated from other Pacific cultures.
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Improving the narrative for Pacific Aotearoa

8 November 2020

At a young age, Koula Kutu’s parents taught her to work hard but more importantly to be kind and give without expecting anything in return.
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Claim the opportunity

8 November 2020

Knowing there are people who have invested in her and believe in her abilities brings an increased determination to Valerie Lui to make the most of the opportunity she has…
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Years of public service recognised

8 November 2020

Deputy Chief Executive – Regional Partnerships at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Aiolupotea Sina Aiolupotea-Aiono has become the newest recipient at the Ministry to receive a Public Service Medal.
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SunPix focus on Pacific heroes

8 November 2020

The 2020 SunPix Pacific Peoples Awards has shone the spotlight on Pacific heroes making a significant contribution in their community through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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