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Sustaining the Tongan Language

16 August 2024

The Tongan community in New Zealand is preparing to celebrate Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week, which runs from Sunday 18 August to Saturday 24 August…
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Paralympics gold medallist Tupou Neiufi: “be your most authentic and unapologetic self”

12 August 2024

Champion swimmer Tupou Neiufi is gearing up to compete at her third Paralympic Games, having conquered some mental health challenges on her journey to Paris.
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Language creates connections for the Cook Islands community

2 August 2024

The Cook Islands community are getting ready to take the lead with a week of celebrations for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani - Cook Islands Māori Language Week,…
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Updates to the Ministry for Pacific Peoples logo

31 July 2024

You may have noticed the Ministry for Pacific Peoples has given its logo a refresh, making it easier to use and more accessible.
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New initiative to make homes healthier for Pacific families

30 July 2024

A new initiative led by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will ensure more Pacific families will get access to warmer and healthier homes.
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Waikato appoints NZ’s first Pacific Dean of Law

22 July 2024

The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren as Dean of Te Piringa Faculty of Law, making her Aotearoa’s first Pacific Dean of Law.
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Weightlifter looking forward to competing and croissants at Paris Olympics

15 July 2024

A strong contingent of athletes with Pacific backgrounds is heading to Paris to represent New Zealand at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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All-female crew to set sail to Tonga

8 July 2024

An all-female Pacific-crewed research vessel is sailing from Aotearoa, destined for Tonga.
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Scholarship winner nabs coveted graduate role

1 July 2024

An engineering graduate whose studies were supported by a Ministry for Pacific Peoples scholarship has been offered a coveted role at Beca.
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Wahine featuring more in governance roles

24 June 2024

(Picture caption: Women represent more than half of the public sector boards and committee members, in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Wellington cousins win gold for first film

24 June 2024

(Picture caption: Alofa Awards Best film winner, director Vatau Sagaga from Wainuiomata Intermediate, with producer and cousin Alaifatu Fraser Fatialofa, from Wellington College. PHOTO CREDIT: Creative Wezz Photography.
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TOLU reflects Pacific diaspora in Aotearoa

17 June 2024

(Picture caption: TOLU is premiering in Auckland on 27 June 2024 as part of the Pacific Dance Festival.
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