Pasifika community have taken to social media to mourn the loss of and pay tribute to Reverend Toeina Aotofaga II Tupulua Lemuelu who passed away on Wednesday 8th September 2021 at…
Month: September 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Centre to Open in Tokoroa
A new South Waikato COVID-19 community vaccination centre will open in Tokoroa on Monday 13 September. It is a partnership between community groups Raukawa Charitable Trust, South Waikato Pacific Islands…
One-way Quarantine-free travel for RSE Workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu Begins in October
COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today that the first stage of one-way quarantine-free travel with Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will commence in October, initially…
Vaccination Drive-Ins to Encourage Pasifika
Niuean and Tongan community members aged 12 years and over are being encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination shots at two locations in Auckland for special vaccination drive-ins. From 9-11…
2021 Pacific Music Awards Moved to October
The 2021 Pacific Music Awards held in Auckland that was scheduled for Wednesday 1 September has been postponed. The Pacific Music Awards Trust has made the decision to move the…
NZ Moves to “Delta” Alert Level 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday. Auckland Remains at Level 4
The whole of New Zealand bar Auckland will move down to Alert level 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday 7th September. Schools and other education providers will be given 48 hours…
Minister for Pacific Peoples’ Vaccination Message During Virtual Celebration for Tonga Language Week
Fakakoloa ‘o Aotearoa ‘aki ‘a e Ako Lelei- enriching Aotearoa with holistic education, is this year’s theme for Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week. Tongans make up…