Richard Pamatatau
South American Exporters pursue Fiji market
New Zealand's 360 million dollar a year export trade with Fiji is under threat. Audio
Backlash against MP's Sth Auckland crime comments
Pacific leaders are outraged and the Asian Ethnic Network is calling the statement divisive, dumb and racist. Audio
Supercity hikoi plans to block Mangere Bridge
The organiser of the anti supercity hikoi says the march on May the 25th will block traffic both ways on Mangere Bridge. Audio
Call from neutral outsiders to help with Fiji
A wealthy expatriate businessman says Fiji needs help from neutral outsiders to prevent further decline. Audio
Pacific leaders call for Fiji talks without NZ, Australia
Report from Pacific issues correspondent Richard Pamatatau. Audio
Business says more nuanced dealing with Fiji needed
The NZ Pacific Business Council says the government must take care over Fiji as it's an export market worth 500 million dollars. Audio
Relevance of Samoan matai meeting questioned
About 700 members of the Samoan community are debating fa'alavelave or cultural giving. Audio
Samoan leaders to tackle issue of cultural giving
Samoa community leaders will be tackling the thorny issue of fa'lavelave or cultural giving in South Auckland this morning. Audio
Labour told to work for Pacific votes
Many Pacific leaders fear a merger of the region's eight councils into a single body. Audio
Manukau mayor to meet ratepayers to discuss supercity
Len Brown says the meetings will help the community understand what the changes will mean for them. Audio
Jobless numbers higher in Manukau City
Manukau City with its high Pacific and Maori population is being hit hard in the recession. Audio
Insight, Sunday 29 March: Hidden Hurt
Richard Pamatatau talks to Pacific Islanders about the impact of the recession Audio
Polyfest Pacific Arts and Cultural Competition
9,000 students from more than 60 schools have taken part in this year's Polyfest Pacific Arts and Cultural competition. Audio
Pacific Islanders hope to save costs
A new website may help cut the cost of sending money home for Pacific Islanders living in NZ and Australia. Audio
The parks are in Manakau city are now smokefree
Len Brown made the announcement as he opened the Polyfest Secondary Schools cultural competition in South Auckland. Audio
PM at Pasifika
Two years ago at Pasifika, John Key acknowledged National had neglected Pacific Island voters and said that had to change. Audio
Pacific festivals need to remain relevant
Pacific educators say pupils taking part in festivals like Pasifika is a waste of time unless they gain NCEA credits for it. Audio
Money and ethnicity
The Race Relations Commissioner says the deepening economic recession threatens basic human rights. Audio
Pacific Islanders sign up for service
Pacific Island students seeking job security are signing up to a programme which prepares young people for military careers. Audio
