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Research project hits close to home

21 February 2021

The Pacific Economy Research Project is more than just a work assignment for Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) Research and Evaluation (R&E) Principal Analyst Kathleen (Ata) Seataoai Forrest.
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Encouraging diversity on New Zealand boards

21 February 2021

Diversity on New Zealand boards is paramount, and the Pacific community have much to offer.
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Health leaders discuss immunisation with Pacific community

18 February 2021

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 will prevent you from becoming extremely ill with the virus, while outbreaks of measles, mumps and the flu can be prevented with mass vaccination.
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A rich tapestry of culture

14 February 2021

A tapa cloth, tartan blend is how Pauline Smith describes her Samoan, Tuvaluan, Scottish and Irish ancestry.
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First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in New Zealand sooner than expected

14 February 2021

Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand’s first batch of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is set to arrive in New Zealand this week subject to transportation plans and…
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Understanding the Pacific contribution to the economy

14 February 2021

As part of the Pacific Economy Research Project team, Dr Seini Taufa’s role is to ensure the voices of Pacific people are echoed in the report, and research learnings.
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Research helps people understand Pacific acts of service

8 February 2021

Leading the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Pacific Economic Research Project, Dr Halahingano Tu’akolo Rohorua is learning more every day about who she is, and why she has been called to…
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Focus on achieving Pacific health equity and outcomes

8 February 2021

Dr Avataeao Junior Ulu has started a new path as the 2DHB Director Pacific Peoples Health, leading the work of the Pacific Health team and implementation of the 3DHB Pacific…
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GirlBoss proves there always a reason for hope

8 February 2021

Founder of GirlBoss New Zealand Alexia Hilbertidou has been selected as a National Geographic Young Explorer - a group of people National Geographic says, "prove there is always a reason…
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Shedding light on the New Zealand Pacific economy

1 February 2021

Research on the contribution of Pacific Peoples to the New Zealand economy is largely untouched, and this is something the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is striving to address with…
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Privilege to be on-board the MPP vaka

31 January 2021

Hanipale Galo considers it an absolute privilege to be on-board the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) vaka, in its journey towards a thriving and prosperous Pacific Aotearoa.
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New CE to guide Leadership New Zealand

31 January 2021

Leadership New Zealand (LNZ) has welcomed Anya Satyanand as its new Chief Executive (CE), who will take over the reins from outgoing CE Sina Wendt.
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