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COVID-19 vaccine campaign targets Pacific peoples

17 May 2021

The health and safety of Pacific Aotearoa is the focus of a wide-reaching campaign being rolled out by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, the Ministry of Health, and Bright Sunday.
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Community unites for Rotuman Language Week  

10 May 2021

The newly established Hata Committee is anticipating a more united and community-inspired Rotuman Language Week in 2021.
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MPP influences Pacific wellbeing in New Zealand

10 May 2021

A new All-of-Government Pacific Wellbeing Strategy will influence and help lift wellbeing outcomes for Pacific peoples across Aotearoa.
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Language affirmed as key to Pacific wellbeing

10 May 2021

Rotuman Language Week is the first Pacific Language Week of 2021 and makes it clear language is the key to the wellbeing for all Pacific people.
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Fono encourage people to take action

3 May 2021

Seeing people realise their individual actions can impact the greater good of the Pacific community in Aotearoa – and the rest of  New Zealand - has been a highlight of…
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Community COVID-19 Fund revitalises rugby club

3 May 2021

Steeped in tradition, rugby clubs around New Zealand have long been used as a place to not only play sport, but also come together as a community, and socialise.
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No turning back for Tupu Aotearoa client

3 May 2021

Sometimes, all it takes to turn your life around is someone who believes in you and is willing to support you.
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Spoken word an alternative way to learn

25 April 2021

Tangaroa College senior student Christian Leilua says Gagana Samoa is a window to his culture, which sets him apart from the rest of the world.
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Research aims to improve health outcomes for Pacific

25 April 2021

The more Tisiola Sarah Adela Talalima has learned about the health inequalities Pacific people face, the more intrigued she has become about creating better health outcomes through research for them.
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Community Languages Fund a godsend

25 April 2021

Creator of Legacy Books Nesa Tuigamala Prasad says the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is an answer to prayer.
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Law Commission consults on succession law changes

18 April 2021

Succession law is the law that determines what happens to a person’s property when they die.
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Toloa Kenese Fund helps group to inspire the next generation of Pacific innovators

18 April 2021

Creative STEM Pathways - Moana Innovative Learning is guiding the next generation of Pacific Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, Mathematicians, Makers, Architects and Designers to fulfil their dreams.
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