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Opportunity to lift Pacific wellbeing

5 July 2021

The Associate Minister of Health Hon Aupito William Sio (pictured) strongly encourages Pacific community organisations to apply for the Pacific Community Health Fund. The Wellbeing Budget 2019 invested $9.

Have your say on the adoption law reform

5 July 2021

The New Zealand Government is reviewing the country's adoption laws to make sure they meet the needs of Aotearoa in 2021 and beyond.

Blessed to grow up with Gagana Samoa

28 June 2021

Sesilia Faletoi (pictured) says she feels blessed having been brought up in a household where Gagana Samoa was the only language she was allowed to speak.

Addressing uncertainty for Pacific Aotearoa

28 June 2021

Pacific Learners Education hopes to address the cultural, social, health and wellbeing issues faced by Pacific families in New Zealand.

Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Award opens door to public service

28 June 2021

Many doors have opened for Janelle Fonokimoana Augsburg (pictured) since she was awarded the Auckland Council Community Star category as part of the 2019 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards (PMPYA).

Committed to Gagana Samoa

21 June 2021

Ben Lui Spitzenberg (pictured) has his maternal grandparents to thank for his commitment to embracing gagana Samoa.

Writing in the genes

21 June 2021

Kinaua Ewels (pictured) believes she inherited her skill for writing from her grandfather Konenerio, a great composer and orator in the Kiribati language.

Applications open for 2021 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards

21 June 2021

Pacific young people are a fast growing and diverse group in New Zealand, with over 50 percent aged younger than 25 years old.

Music creates environmental awareness

14 June 2021

Loopy Tunes duo Leah Williams-Partington and Siu Williams-Lemi recently performed at the SwitchOn Global Telethon to raise awareness about endangered species.

Language defines Tautai o le Gagana recipient

14 June 2021

Melegalenuu Ah Sam recieved an award at the inaugural Tautai o le Gagana Language Champion Honours.

Women leading the way in governance

14 June 2021

This year’s Women in Governance Award recipients left to right, Sina Cotter-Tait, Caren Rangi ONZM, Evelyn Taumaunu, Jessie Chan and Jo Cribb.

An introduction to governance

7 June 2021

Pacific participants of diverse ethnic backgrounds and governance levels were presented with the opportunity to learn about the journeys of experienced Pacific directors who have been successfully appointed to State…

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