New Zealand’s Cabinet has decided that COVID-19 vaccination will become mandatory for the health and education workforce. COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced that “high risk” workers in the health…
Year: 2021
Fijian and Rotuman Community Host 3 Day Vaccination Campaign in Auckland
Prayers have opened the 3 day vaccination campaign today, hosted by Auckland’s Fijian and Rotuman communities as part of Fijian Language Week. The campaign set up at the Mangere Centre…
Traditional Fiji Dance Meke Brings Pasifika Together Online
Around 80 people from across New Zealand and the Pacific joined the World’s first ever online Meke on Monday night. Pacific Dance New Zealand artists in residence 2021, Fijian choreographer…
Auckland Level 3 Eased, Hamilton Parts of Waikato Remain at Level 3, Push for Vaccination
Auckland is set to remain at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 after seven weeks at Level 3 and 4 but with some easing of restrictions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director…
Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week Providing Stability for Well-being
The Fiji community across the country has begun the week long celebrations this afternoon, Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week. More than 19,000 people identify as Fijian live in…
Hamilton and Surrounds to Move to Alert Level 3 11:59pm Sunday
Parts of the Waikato will join Auckland at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 from 11:59 pm Sunday 3 October. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the new development this afternoon. The areas…
Fala Haulangi on Tuvalu Independence, Worker’s Rights, and Pasifika Resilience During Pandemic
Beaming with pride for her home country Tuvalu, union organiser/advocate and broadcaster Fala Haulangi pays tribute to her forefathers who paved the way to the nation’s independence. “So proud of…
Niue Government set to Recommence Passenger Flights from Auckland to Niue in October
The government of Niue met today and has agreed in principle to allow the recommencement of passenger flights from Auckland to Niue with the first flight arriving to Niue on…
Former Pasifika Diplomat Appointed to Asia New Zealand Foundation Board
A former diplomat with more than 10 years’ experience in the Greater China region, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i is one of three new appointees to the board of the Asia New Zealand…
2021 Pacific Music Awards Move Online
Due to ongoing Alert Level restrictions, the Pacific Music Awards Trust has decided to forgo a live event for the 2021 Pacific Music Awards. The winners will instead be celebrated…
Book Celebrating Fijian Language and Culture set for Launch in October
A book celebrating language and culture is set to be launched in Wellington during Fijian Language Week, October 3 – 9. Voqa ni Veisemati: Vola Italanoa ni Viti e Aotearoa is…
Te Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu Part of 12 Year Anniversary Celebrating Pacific Languages in New Zealand
Te Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu 2021 Tuvalu Language Week celebration kicks off online today. This year’s theme is, Fakaakoigina tou iloga kae tukeli ke magoi mote ataeao, Embracing our…
Wellington Councillors Progress Fale Malae Proposal to be Built in Waterfront Park
During the Pūroro Āmua – Planning and Environment Committee held on Thursday, Wellington City Councillors have voted to progress the proposal for a Fale Malae to be constructed on Frank…
Pasifika Government and Private Sector Media to Receive Funding for new Journalist Roles
Three Pasifika oriented organisations have been awarded funding under the New Zealand On Air $18 million Public Interest Journalism funding boost. Successful organisations include the Government owned and operated National…
Former MP and Minister Afisivalu Taito Phillip Field Remembered for his Work for the Pasifika Community
Former Labour MP for Mangere, Associate Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Afisivalu Taito Phillip Field who reportedly passed away this morning at age 68 is being remembered as a leader,…
Auckland Moves to Alert Level 3 for Two Weeks.
Auckland is set to move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59 pm Tuesday 21st September for at least two weeks, after 35 days of Alert Level 4. Prime Minister…
Two-way Quarantine-Free Travel to Cook Islands Likely to Re-open When NZ Goes to Alert Level 1
Two-way quarantine-free travel with the Cook Islands will probably only resume once New Zealand is back at Alert Level 1 according to Graeme West, General Manager Australasia of Cook Islands…
Polynesian Panther Dr. Melani Anae Appointed to Inquiry Into Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques
The Government has appointed four additional members to Kāpuia, the Ministerial Advisory Group on the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques. Dr.…
2023 Scholarships for Dawn Raids Reconciliation Process for Leaders in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji
Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio has released details about the Manaaki New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarships, a goodwill gesture that follows the Government’s apology for the Dawn Raids…
Auckland to Remain at Alert Level 4. Rest of the Country Stays at Level 2
Auckland will remain at COVID-19 Alert Level 4 while the rest of the country will remain at Alert Level 2. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General Health Dr. Ashley…