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…
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…
Alert Level 4 to Remain in Auckland for Next two Weeks
Auckland will remain in Alert Level 4 for the next two weeks while Northland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59PM on Thursday if all testing remains clear. The…
0800 Number for Pacific People Making COVID-19 Vaccination booking
A new 0800 phone number is now available for Pacific people to call to get help making a free COVID-19 vaccination booking for the whole household. The free 0800 21…
Pacific Leadership Development Programme Goes Back to Kingdom of Tonga
Six members of Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) have spent time in New Zealand taking part in a six-week Pacific Leadership Development Programme workshop to help them deliver the…
More Than 100 COVID Cases as NZ Nationwide Lockdown Extends
As expected Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that the nationwide lockdown will remain at Level 4 for four more days, however Auckland will remain at Level 4…
NZ Red Cross Launches Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal
New Zealand Red Cross is launching a Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal today to support Pacific Island nations as they battle with the impact of COVID-19. New Zealand Red Cross General…
NZ Lockdown Extended Till Tuesday August 24
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that the current nationwide lockdown that is in Day 3 will be extended until 11.59 pm Tuesday August 24. 11…
PW Pictures: Hamilton Level 4 Lockdown Day 1
As the country goes into the second nationwide Alert Level 4 lock down, the key messages remains stay at home, save lives, be kind. As of 11.59 PM masks will…