Pasifika
'Standing together': What Waitangi Day means for a Samoan Māori woman
For Valeria Gascoigne, it is an emotional moment. "It's a celebration of being Māori and also Samoan, and being proud of both." Audio
To honour the Treaty: Māori and Pacific unite 'like the in-laws' to redefine NZ's future
Waitangi Day is one of the most important days on the calendar for Māori. Pacific people across Aotearoa are engaging with Māori and uniting on how to honour the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Pasifika 'standing with Māori', govt critic says, as Reti welcomes Pacific peoples role
A Tongan community leader says the New Zealand government is "sending all the wrong signals" to Māori and Pasifika, but Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti disagrees. Audio
Dr Siautu Alefaio appointed as Otago University's first Pacific psychology professor
The University of Otago in New Zealand has appointed Dr Siautu Alefaio its first Pacific professor of psychology.
'Thinking differently' – NZ Rugby reveals its Pasifika Strategy
A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying out loud what we already knew, writes Jamie Wall.
Tana Tupai on making Pasifika music symphonic
The NZSO will accompany an 80-strong choir this week in a celebration of Pasifika music, combining symphony with songs from the Pacific. Audio
Cook Islands MP-elect wants to deliver for NZ
The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand's National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio. Audio
Peaceful protest urges political parties to protect overstayers
Peaceful protest in Auckland urges political parties to commit to protecting overstayers. Audio
'Whakaura' to connect Pasifika youth to their voyaging roots
The National Library of New Zealand is hoping to connect Pasifika youth to their Polynesian voyaging history with the launch of an interactive education program. Audio
How NZ's political parties aim to woo Pacific voters in election
New Zealand's political parties are pitching their policies to Pasifika voters as the 2023 election looms. Audio
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio
Bill looks to address Dawn Raids-linked injustice
A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people. Audio
Central Auckland theatre group celebrates re-emergence
Central Auckland theatre group celebrates re-emergence after years 'in limbo'. Audio
Pacific kids contracting meningicoccal in NZ likely to increase this winter
Pacific children contracting meningicoccal disease likely to increase this year. Audio
Pasifika art gallery in Christchurch NZ attracts thousands
A Pasifika art gallery in Christchurch has attracted nearly eight thousand Pacific people to walk through its doors since it opened in July 2022.
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Medal awards 'shows the impact Pasifika are having on NZ society'
Several Pasifika were among dozens of New Zealanders to receive the Order of Merit this week.
Pacific health team heads to Hawkes Bay
A multi-lingual team of Pasifika medics is heading to Hawke's Bay this week, the Pasifika Medical Association has decided to deploy a Medical Assistance team. PMA Chief Executive, Debbie Sorensen… Audio
The Pua Brothers: Central Auckland's Pasifika History
We all know Auckland is the largest Polynesian city in the world, but what isn't always so well known is the Pasifika history of central Auckland particularly the areas in and around Karangahape Road… Audio
Tūhura Otago Museum heads to Aitutaki
Tūhura Otago Museum are putting on The Aitutaki Science Expo on the outer island of Aitutaki this week. It's about connecting with people whose homes are being impacted by climate change, and engaging… Audio
Survey shows milestone drop in smoking among Pasifika youth
A newly-released survey shows daily smoking rates for New Zealand Pasifika youth are at a record low of less than 2 percent.
