PoliticsBudget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
Politics'Budget for the greedy, not the needy': Pacific leaders clash over who wins in Budget 2026A heated panel on Pacific Mornings and fresh statements have exposed deep divisions over jobs, hardship, defence spending and the future of Pacific communities in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
PoliticsPeters says Budget ‘as good as it gets’ after National and ACT misread economyWinston Peters also takes aim at his Coalition Government partners for dismissing New Zealand First’s warnings over tax cuts and spending promises.PMN NewsFri, 29 May
PoliticsBudget backlash grows over rents, poverty and Pacific family hardshipAdvocates warn Budget 2026 will deepen pressure on low-income families, with Pasifika communities expected to feel some of the biggest impacts.Christine RovoiThu, 28 May
PoliticsThe Budget boosts Pacific aid but fails vulnerable families: opposition partiesLabour and the Greens say Budget 2026 offers little relief for struggling households despite increased development and humanitarian funding for the Pacific and Indo-Pacific. PMN NewsThu, 28 May
PoliticsPacific aid rises as domestic cuts hit Ministry for Pacific Peoples in Budget26The Government is pumping money: New Zealand is increasing its support for Pacific nations in Budget 2026, while tightening spending at home with cuts to the MPP and a spotlight on public sector savings.William TeriteThu, 28 May
PoliticsPacific leaders warn the Government's 'cold Budget' risks putting numbers before people Two former MPs say Pasifika communities should not have “high hopes” for a Budget focused on getting the books back in order and warn working-class families could be left behind.PMN NewsThu, 28 May
PoliticsPacific services face Budget uncertainty as MPs warn of deeper cuts and mergersOpposition MPs say Pacific-focused services could be at risk, as a union survey warns public agencies are already understaffed and struggling to deliver. PMN NewsWed, 27 May
Pacific RegionNZ defence spending meets Pacific reality of rising drug threatA $1.58 billion defence package puts New Zealand's maritime focus in the spotlight as Pacific leaders warn drug networks are outpacing the region.Renate RiversMon, 25 May
PoliticsHousing advocates warn reforms could add pressure for PasifikaPacific leaders and housing advocates say proposed social housing changes risk placing more pressure on communities already facing housing insecurity. Khalia StrongFri, 22 May
