Aotearoa New Zealand news
‘We need real action’: Pacific campaigners, leaders react to Labour visa-waiver pledge
Advocates say years of pressure helped bring the issue to Parliament, while community leaders welcome the announcement but say the real test will be whether the policy is delivered.
Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 17 Sep
Youth enrolment gap puts focus on Pacific young voters ahead of new October deadline
Pacific Minister Paul Goldsmith says enrolment is sitting at about 90 per cent while youth campaigners and Pacific researchers say more work is needed to reach young people before the 25 October cut-off.
Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 16 Sep
Pacific MPs say NZ First's $5000 baby bonus misses the household reality
As Pacific families face rising living costs, housing pressures and high unemployment, Labour and the Greens say a cash payment alone will not address the deeper challenges driving household struggles.
Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 05 Aug
