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January 2023

PMPYA recipient shares Pacific values with the corporate world

30 January 2023

As 24-year-old Vaofusi Salvis Laurenson (pictured with “supermum” Miriam Laurenson) goes about everyday life, he unapologetically ensures Pacific perspectives and values are front of mind.

Opening Pacific Peoples' eyes to STEAM opportunities

30 January 2023

Lanuola Anna Jeffries (pictured) dreams of a future where Pacific peoples of all walks of life see the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) sectors like she does.

Pacific creative finds purpose in music

30 January 2023

(Picture caption: Annafinau Tukuitoga is the 2022 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards Arts, Culture and Creativity category winner.

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.

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.

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).

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…

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.

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.

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.