Ministry for Pacific Peoples — Our stories 2021

Skip to content

Home / / News from 2021

March 2021

Toloa Tertiary Scholar aims to positively impact Pacific health

28 March 2021

As a young woman of Pacific descent there was no doubt in Zanetta Leohoʻonani Laupele Toomata’s mind she wanted to be part of research that impacted and helped improve the…

Troubling statistics lead to action

28 March 2021

New Zealand’s perplexing mental health statistics have inspired Kau Tulī Northern representative Leorida Peters to take action, educate and raise awareness about the growing area of concern.

Capturing diversity in governance opportunities

28 March 2021

When it comes to governance, there is not one Pacific perspective which stands out from the rest.

Community COVID-19 Fund helps raise Pacific women's voices

21 March 2021

Cultural Ambassador, Speaker and Facilitator Daisy Lavea-Timo says the need to lift the voices of Pacific women is particularly acute.

Pacific boards can lead by example

21 March 2021

New Zealand’s Pacific organisations need to lead by example when it comes to providing governance opportunities for the many ideal Pacific candidates in our midst.

Report shines light on Pacific contribution to business

21 March 2021

The contribution of Pacific people in business across Aotearoa New Zealand and their economic impact has been highlighted in a new report jointly released by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples…

Extra support for Pacific health providers to vaccinate

21 March 2021

The New Zealand Government is providing a funding boost to Pacific health providers to assist them with the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Pacific communities.

Year of transition for Pacific Language Weeks

14 March 2021

Pacific languages, cultures and identity are essential to the health and wellbeing of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Viewing governance up close and personal

14 March 2021

Director of Engineering Consultancy Collective Success and innovative thinker Sina Cotter Tait says Pacific people bring a different and valuable lens to the governance table.

Youngster takes education into his own hands

14 March 2021

Learning for eight-year-old Joe has not been easy while the COVID-19 pandemic rips through the world.

Quarantine travel to New Zealand from Niue

14 March 2021

The Prime Minister of New Zealand Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and the Premier of Niue Hon Dalton Tagelagi have announced passengers from Niue can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand on March 24…

Pacific women - a natural fit for governance roles

7 March 2021

Good governance is about being prepared, being strategic and contributing your skill set according to Director of Elika Consulting Group, admitted Barrister and Solicitor to the High Court of New…

1 (current)
2