ElectionMāngere budgeting service warns hidden fees are deepening family debt pressureLara Dolan says whānau are being charged for insurance, warranties and subscriptions they may not need or understand.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 02 Oct
Election‘Show us the wins not WINZ’: Mokaraka wants Panmure-Ōtāhuhu to shed deprived labelThe Vision New Zealand candidate says years of neglect have left Pacific families struggling with housing, healthcare and the cost of living. He wants to bring hope.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 01 Oct
BusinessGreens and ACT clash over commercial rents as Pacific businesses face lease pressureChlöe Swarbrick says current lease rules can keep rents high when markets fall while David Seymour says changing them could make it harder for businesses to secure finance and open their doors.PMN NewsWed, 30 Sep
Election‘No’: Ana Ika says election debate is missing the basicsThe Salvation Army social policy analyst says families are making hard choices between food, housing, power and other basic costs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
ElectionPacific students want help beyond a growing loan bill in New ZealandA student leader says Labour's debt write-off could help after graduation but cost of living is making it harder for Pasifika to get there in the first place.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 28 Sep
ElectionNZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forumHousing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
Politics • SāmoaACT open to trial of visa-free travel for Sāmoa, Seymour saysThe ACT Party leader says access could be tested for a year and cancelled if people breach the conditions.PMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
ElectionGreens target political influence as Pacific security enters NZ's general election debateTeanau Tuiono says tighter controls on political money are needed as he questions growing US involvement in the Pacific.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 23 Sep
PoliticsACT pushes back on move-on orders for children amid calls for end to rough sleepingA youth organisation says political action could end rough sleeping by Christmas.PMN NewsFri, 04 Sep
Education • Aotearoa New ZealandPapatoetoe principal says classroom force plan misses the real issue facing schoolsStan Tiatia says schools need more support for neurodiverse students and stronger relationships with families, not policies that risk making children feel unsafe.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Aug
