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February 2022

Paving the pathway for Pacific prosperity

28 February 2022

(Picture caption: The Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand, CIDANZ, and its eFamilies programme has helped to inform the Pacific Prosperity through Social Enterprise (PPTSE) Evaluation Report and Rubric Framework for Policy,…

Extra support for Māori and Pacific Omicron response

28 February 2022

(Picture caption: Extra assistance is being provided to Māori and Pacific communities as they continue to deal with the effects of the current Omicron outbreak. Photo credit: Tagata Pasifika.

Trust helps Christchurch Pacific community overcome COVID-19 challenges

21 February 2022

(Picture caption: Inspirational young people have been involved with Tangata Atumotu Trust's Youth Voice Project.

Widespread vaccination in the Pacific saves lives

21 February 2022

(Picture caption: Support for the roll-out of paediatric vaccines in Polynesia is part of New Zealand's ongoing commitment to ensuring Pacific peoples have access to the vaccines they need.

Creating safe spaces to learn vagahau Niue

21 February 2022

Lynn Lolokini Ikimotu Pavihi (pictured) holds baskets full of knowledge, but most of all loves her Niue culture, its history, the way of life and her family, tupuna, magafaoa, and tau Tagata…

Pacific Reset way to go

14 February 2022

(Picture caption: A group shot taken at the Initial Damage Assessment Training for the Emergency Management sector, conducted by a New Zealand Technical Advisor early last year.

Destination in sight for Tupu Toa intern

14 February 2022

(Picture caption: Marion Lavea, right, is Co-President of the Pacific Island Law Students Association (PILSA) at the University of Auckland, along with Iulia Autagavaia.

Creative process has healing effect for young Pacific artist

14 February 2022

Lealofitaute Vaai (pictured) says creating art saved her life.

Region gets behind Tonga

8 February 2022

(Picture caption: The Nelson Tasman Tongan Community Trust is organising containers of aid destined for Tonga.

Pacific vaccination fund gets boost

8 February 2022

(Picture caption: Pacific peoples will benefit from the $1. 5 million dollar boost to the Prepare Pacific Community Vaccination Fund. Photo: Supplied.

Pacific Aotearoa Regional Enterprise Fund reopens

8 February 2022

(Picture caption: Apply for the Pacific Aotearoa Regional Enterprise Fund HERE.