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MPP a platform to empower Pacific peoples

11 October 2020

Influencing others and decisions through effective policy advice are areas of passion and strength for Viliami Liava'a.
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Shared vision for Pacific communities in Palmerston North

11 October 2020

Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) has shown its dedication to empowering its growing Pacific population by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP).
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New title recognises scope of service to Pacific Aotearoa

11 October 2020

Over the past three years, Laulu Mac Leauanae has evolved from leading from behind, to a leader who is at the forefront of Pacific affairs and is pushing boundaries to…
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Facing adversity spurs STEM student on

11 October 2020

Studying to become a Building Engineer - a field completely dominated by males - Leilani Stowers says the challenges she has faced on her journey to date has made her…
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Tuvalu’s unique contribution to Pacific Aotearoa

4 October 2020

Proud Tuvaluan Emily Soapi says living in a country where the dominant culture is western poses a high risk for acculturation.
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Pacific and female - changing the STEM status quo

4 October 2020

Dissecting a cow’s eye and placing magnesium into a Bunsen flame at high school are distant memories for University of Auckland postgraduate Biological Science student Filomena Welford.
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Policy highlights complex lived realities of Pacific Aotearoa

4 October 2020

Leilani Unasa feels her “value add” is to help shine a bright and unwavering light on the complex lived realities of Pacific communities, while keeping people in the conversation about…
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Fijian Language Week 2020 inspires courage and strength during COVID-19 pandemic

4 October 2020

The 2020 Fijian Language Week theme reflects the strong belief by the Fiji people that their language and culture inspires courage and strength - something needed when facing a significant…
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Increased support for Pacific community language projects

30 September 2020

Round two of the Community Languages Fund (CLF) will provide even more support for Pacific grassroots community and family language projects with the introduction of a second funding tier of $10,000,…
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Educator passionate about empowering Pacific peoples

27 September 2020

Mangere College Dean and Teacher Alisi Tatafu says working in the heart of South Auckland has opened her eyes to the stark contrasts between two worlds – those who “have”…
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Toloa Scholar counts his blessings

27 September 2020

Receiving a Toloa Tertiary Scholarship in 2020 - a challenging year which has presented many unforeseen obstacles - has been a huge blessing for 22-year-old Engineering student Aisea Fanamanu.
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Tuvalu Language Week theme reminds Pacific peoples to be resilient

27 September 2020

The 2020 Tuvalu Language Week theme of, Fakatili Te Kiloga Fou, which means Navigating the changing environment, is a call on all Pacific peoples to be strong and resilient in…
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