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All eyes on promising Pacific entrepreneur

23 January 2023

After an exceptional 2022, all eyes are on To’e Lokeni (pictured) to see what is next for the 17-year-old budding Pacific entrepreneur from Porirua.
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Jacinda Ardern resigns as Prime Minister

23 January 2023

(Picture caption: The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern formally apologised on behalf of the New Zealand Government to Pacific communities impacted by the Dawn Raids, during her time as Prime Minister.
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Tupu Aotearoa initiative helps tackle poverty

23 January 2023

An urge to break the cycle of poverty was a priority for young Pacific woman Amethyst Honana Umurua (pictured).
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Vagahau Niue champion scores big at Microsoft

23 January 2023

(Picture caption: Eunique Ikiua is awarded the Language, Culture and Identity award at the 2022 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards by Hon Grant Robertson, Hon Aupito William Sio and Tuaopepe…
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Pacific peoples shine in New Year Honours

16 January 2023

(Picture caption: Young Vivian has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours. PHOTO: RNZ.
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Pacific Business Trust welcomes new Chief Executive

16 January 2023

Mary Los’e (pictured) has been announced as the new Chief Executive (CE) for Pacific Business Trust (PBT), bringing a wealth of experience in the private and public sector with her.
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Pacific business leaders in the making  

16 January 2023

(Picture caption: Mannfred Sofara, left, and To’e Lokeni are the 2022 Young Enterprise Scheme CEO’s of the Year.
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