Pasifika sporting legends have united to play their part in the effort to increase the vaccination rate for Pacific peoples 12 to 34 years of age by encouraging them to get their…
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Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau – Tokelau Language Week Wraps Up Pacific Language Celebrations
Te Vaiaho o te Gana Tokelau – Tokelau language week, wraps up the ninth and final Pacific language celebrations for 2021. This year’s theme is: Tapui tau gagana ma tau aganuku,…
USP Pacific Students Prepare for Glasgow COP 26 Climate Talks
Seven postgraduate students from The University of the South Pacific (USP) will support the Fijian, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu Government delegations by observing the negotiations that will be fundamental…
Pasifika Youth Have a Clear Message: Ban Seabed Mining
A group of Pasifika youth have a message to the world leaders: ban seabed mining and protect the moana of the Pacific. The leaders helped Greenpeace Aotearoa launch the social…
90 Percent COVID-19 Vaccination Needed Before Traffic Light Framework
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the new COVID-19 Protection Framework that aims to provide a pathway out of lock down and the ability for businesses and events to re-open to vaccinated…
NZ Government Increases Funding for Pacific Nations Tackling Climate Change
The New Zealand government will provide at least 50 percent of its $1.3 billion climate aid contribution for Pacific nations as it adapts to the impacts of climate change. Prime…
Poultry Farms Open in Samoa in Effort to Reduce Reliance on Imported Meat
Five new poultry farming units have opened in Samoa as part of the island nation’s ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on imported meat. The units were constructed as part of…
30,000 Nationwide Picnic Protests for Freedom as Pasifika Turn Out for Super Saturday Vaccination
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health is hailing the Super Saturday vaccination drive a huge success with people rolling up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccinations yesterday. According to the final…
Vagahau Niue – Niuean Language Week Thrive and Keep Language and Culture Alive
Kia tupuolaola e moui he Tagata Niue – “May the Tagata Niue thrive” is this year’s theme for Faahi tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niuean Language Week. Premier of Niue Dalton Tagelagi took part…
Maori and Pasifika Youth in Porirua Urged to get Vaccinated at Weekend Event
Porirua’s first ‘Pacific Youth Vax Festival’ – a youth-led, youth-designed COVID-19 vaccination event to encourage young Pacific and Maori people to get vaccinated. When: 9am to 5pm, Saturday 16 October Where: Cannons…
Passengers Selected for Niue Flight on 19 October 2021
The final approved list of passengers returning to Niue on 19 October 2021 has now been confirmed. The Office of the Secretary of Government of Niue has been working closely…
Mandatory Vaccinations for Health and Education Workforce. Lock downs Continue for Auckland, Waikato and Northland
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…
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…
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…