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Tokelau shows hearty efforts to preserve and nurture language

24 October 2023

(Picture caption: Welcome to Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau - Tokelau Language Week 2023! Let’s make it a huge finale to our Pacific Language Weeks series.

Provisional Pacific suicide rates reduce significantly

24 October 2023

Pacific people in Aotearoa have seen a statistically significant reduction in the annual provisional suicide rate, as reported by the office of the Chief Coroner recently.

Life-long dream to see Tokelau on TV news weather maps

24 October 2023

(Picture caption: The Atafu Tokelau Community Group perform at the 2022 Wellington Fatele Finale.

Fire Emergency NZ gear up in Cook Islands

24 October 2023

(Picture caption: Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been in the Cook Islands and Niue promoting fire safety, community readiness and recovery.

Helu family take on the world of STEAM

16 October 2023

(Picture caption: Tonga Helu, left, and brother Etikeni are using their Toloa Secondary Scholarships to pursue STEAM study and career pathways.

Wahine dominate Arts Pasifika Awards

16 October 2023

(Picture caption: The Arts Pasifika Award recipients for 2023.

Government to assist with departures from Tel Aviv

16 October 2023

(Picture caption: The New Zealand Government is assisting New Zealanders and other eligible passengers from Pacific countries to depart Tel Aviv following the outbreak of armed conflict in Israel and…

Urgent action to preserve Vagahau Niue and Niue culture

16 October 2023

(Picture caption: Welcome to Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week 2023!

A world of possibilities awaits Pacific STEAM students

9 October 2023

(Picture caption: Apply now on the MPP website for a Toloa Secondary School or Tertiary Scholarship.

Night-time relief for Cyclone-affected regions

9 October 2023

(Picture caption: Brand new mattresses are being distributed to cyclone-affected communities in Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti. Photo: HB Civil Defence.

Ensuring Vosa Vakaviti is used more across Aotearoa New Zealand

9 October 2023

(Picture caption: Celebrate Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week this week with the vibrant Fijian community of Aotearoa. Visit the MPP website for useful information and resources.

Safeguarding Tuvalu language and identity

2 October 2023

(Picture caption: Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu – Tuvalu Language Week 2023 reminds us to preserve, embrace and safeguard this unique Pacific language.

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