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Tribute to a true leader Dr Joe Williams

1 November 2020

The totara tree has fallen in the forest of Tane, is an appropriate proverb to describe the life and death of Dr Joe Williams, MBChB, MPH, QSO, QSM according to…
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Tokelau Language Week an opportunity for the younger generation to step up

1 November 2020

As a toeaina (elder) of the Taupo Tokelau Community, Isitolo Meie Pakome views Tokelau Language Week as an opportunity for the younger generation to step up and drive initiatives to…
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Breaking down STEM barriers

1 November 2020

Engineering Honours student Luke Fitzpatrick wants to use his acquired skills and qualifications to break down barriers standing between Pacific people and his industry.
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Investing in Pacific wellbeing

1 November 2020

Having worked for the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) since 2004 in a variety of roles, Kaliti Bainimara-Kolinisau has invested her energy wholeheartedly into the Pacific community she serves.
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Community Languages Fund supports new beginnings

25 October 2020

Tokelau Online - Kupu o te aho targets those starting on the journey of discovering their mother tongue, or anyone interested in the beautiful Tokelau language.
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Planning for success

25 October 2020

Planning events has become a platform where Rima Tuake-Wood’s creativity is at the fore, and she can put her talents to best use.
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Tokelau Language Week reminds us to stay united and strong

25 October 2020

Staying strong in the face of challenges and true to our heritage and the languages that are key to preserving our cultural identity and wellbeing, is the focus of the…
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Enabling Pacific people to be drivers of change

25 October 2020

Darren Folau’s lived experience has sparked a renewed vigour and energy inside of him, to enable Pacific people to be the change in Aotearoa and in the wider Pacific.
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Developing the next crop of cultural leaders

18 October 2020

Pukepuke 'o Tonga (POT) is on a mission to empower youth in the Tongan community and build the next generation of confident leaders who will uphold the Tongan culture, language…
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Niue Language Week lays foundations for future generations

18 October 2020

Now in its ninth year, the 2020 Niue Language Week is focused on laying the foundations to give rise to Vagahau Niue for future generations.
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Policy to support, empower and strengthen Pacific Aotearoa

18 October 2020

First-hand experience and insight can often cause a career change, which was indeed the case for Jon Siakimotu, the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Policy Manager – Projects.
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Future beckons for Engineering student

18 October 2020

A bright future beckons for final year Civil and Environmental Engineering student Jalesi Nakarawa.
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