In emotional scenes at the Auckland Town Hall today, Pasifika communities from across the country gathered for the historic official Government apology for the Dawn Raids. Prime Minister Jacinda Arden accompanied by…
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More Pasifika Come Forward With Stories of Abuse as Pacific Investigation Concludes
Tributes have been paid to the victims and survivors of abuse in State and faith-based care who came forward to share their stories and give evidence at the the historic…
Dentist Raises Concerns About Dental Health for Pasifika
Pasifika dentist and New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) member Dr. Tule Fanakava Misa is concerned about the poor rates of oral health for Pasifika people, in particular Pasifika children. The…
Pasifika Give Voice to the Royal Commission of Inquiry Into Abuse in Care
In the first of its kind, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began its Pacific Investigation hearing ‘Tulou – Our Pacific Voices: Tatala e Pulonga‘. Today marked the…
Pasifika Leader Leaupepe Elisapeta Karalus Receives Hamilton City Council Freedom Holder City Award
Hamilton City has honoured five of its most exceptional citizens in a special ceremony conferring upon them the city’s most prestigious awards. Well-known Pasifika leader in the Waikato, Leaupepe Elisapeta…
New Report Highlights Challenges of Healthcare for Pacific People in New Zealand
A report released today paints a concerning picture of the health care challenges faced by Pasifika peoples in New Zealand and calls for ambitious changes to the system to be made…
Pasifika Peoples Recognised in Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours
Pasifika peoples across the country have today been recognised for their service and contribution in Aotearoa New Zealand as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Recipients represent a range of…
Vaccination Campaign to Begin for Māori and Pasifika Communities in Southland and Otago
The Southern District Health Board has launched its campaign to vaccinate more than 32,000 Māori and Pasifika peoples across Southland and Otago. The rollout includes multiple approaches for reaching Māori…
Pasifika Health Students Recipients of Inaugural Scholarship at Wintec in Hamilton
Four Pacific health students with a passion for social justice are the recipients of the inaugural Leaupepe Elisapeta Karalus Scholarship at the Waikato Institute of Technology, in Hamilton. The scholarship…
Pasifika Businesses Acknowledged at Special Celebration in South Waikato
Pasifika Businesses in Tokoroa and South Waikato were acknowledged at a special celebration held last week. The event was used as an opportunity for networking and for business people to offer…
Applications Open for Inaugural Creative New Zealand Pasifika LGBTQiA+ Arts Residency
A new arts residency has been created for the MVPFAFF (Pasifika LGBTQiA+) community through Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa and Pātaka Art + Museum. The three month Aniva Arts Residency…
Auckland and Porirua Pasifika Festivals Secure Grants to Attract a new Audience and Boost Local Economy
Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash says festivals in Auckland, Rotorua, Porirua, and Christchurch have secured new investment to help them grow and broaden their reach to new…
Porirua City Council Celebrate Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuman Language Week
Celebrations across the country have taken place to mark the first of the nine Pacific Language Weeks starting with Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta (Rotuman Language Week). This year’s theme is…
21 Year Final Showcase for Pasifika By Nature Secondary Schools Pacific Festival in Hamilton
Hundreds of secondary school students from South Waikato, Hamilton and Bay of Plenty regions will take to the stage tomorrow for the final showcase of the Pasifika By Nature Secondary…