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Message from the Secretary for Pacific Peoples, Chief Executive, Ministry for Pacific Peoples to survivors of abuse in care

15 November 2024

Noa'ia ‘e mạuri, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Kia orāna, Mālō e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō nī, Halo olgeta, Halo olketa, Tēnā koutou kātoa and warm…
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Revitalising Papua New Guinea’s Language and Culture in New Zealand

8 November 2024

Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week, celebrated from 10 to 16 November 2024, brings together the Papua New Guinea community in New Zealand to celebrate the richness of their language…
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Understanding experiences of those who identify as Māori and Pacific

6 November 2024

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples invites feedback on its Long-term Insights Briefing

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is seeking feedback to help shape its second Long-term Insights Briefing focussed on understanding…
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Our Whare Our Fale housing initiative laying the groundwork for up to 300 new homes

1 November 2024

A blessing of the whenua and a groundbreaking ceremony signaled the beginning of an important initiative aimed at creating new homes for Pacific families in eastern Porirua.
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Honouring Tokelau’s Culture and Language in New Zealand

25 October 2024

From 27 October to 2 November 2024, New Zealand’s Tokelauan community will come together to celebrate Tokelau Language Week.
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Celebrating Vagahau Niue into the future

13 October 2024

New Zealand’s Niuean community is celebrating Niue Language Week from 13 to 19 October 2024.
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Sustaining the Fijian language for future generations

4 October 2024

Fijian Language Week, held from 6 to 12 October 2024, provides an opportunity for New Zealand’s Fijian community to celebrate and strengthen their language and culture.
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Uniquely Samoan fashion label to grace catwalk

27 September 2024

The founder of a growing Pacific-inspired slow fashion label is excited to be showcasing her range at a uniquely Pacific fashion event.
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Upholding Tuvaluan Language and Identity in New Zealand

27 September 2024

New Zealand’s Tuvaluan community is preparing to celebrate Tuvalu Language Week from 29 September to 5 October 2024.
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Home ownership “heaven” for Pacific families

23 September 2024

A free service for Pacific peoples is helping families achieve their home ownership dreams.
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Enterprising Pacific students lead small businesses

2 September 2024

High school students across the motu are participating in the 41st year of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), and De La Salle College students are leading the way with businesses…
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Fund launched to support media projects in Pacific languages

21 August 2024

Pacific Media Network and the Ministry for Pacific Peoples are pleased to announce the launch of a new fund aimed at supporting media projects in Pacific languages in Aotearoa.
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