Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandBudget 2025: Mixed reactions from Pasifika as key investments and cuts raise concernsAs the Government prioritises business investment over immediate household support, concerns arise around the long-term implications for employment equity, particularly for Pacific women and youth.Christine RovoiFri, 23 May
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandKhalia’s Kupu: Reflecting on Budget 2025 announcementTax cuts, military boosts, and slashed Pacific funds in Budget 2025 means inequity deepens, but we press forward not because we can, but because we must.Khalia StrongFri, 23 May
Politics‘Underpaid and undervalued’: Pay equity changes spark controversyAs the Government prepares for Budget 2025, advocates warn that tightened eligibility could further disadvantage women and low-paid workers.Khalia StrongFri, 16 May
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: A dream budget with no safety netThe Greens are thinking big, but ambition without a back-up plan can turn bold reform into broken promises when times get tough.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 15 May
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Fiji • Solomon Islands • AustraliaAustralia's election-eve federal budget: What's in it for the Pacific?Canberra has stepped up aid for the region amid US cuts, with A$2 billion (NZ$2.2b) allocated to address critical needs in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 26 Mar
PoliticsAuckland’s struggling local boards unite in letter to Wayne BrownTāmaki Makaurau’s local board chairs unanimously seek the mayor’s support amid a $17.6 million deficit.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterMon, 17 Mar
SummerStretching the dollar: Strategies for a more resilient 2025With fewer than half of eligible families claiming Family Boost payments, this guide looks at whether you’re accessing what you’re entitled to, common payment pitfalls and having a savings buffer. Khalia StrongFri, 27 Dec
PoliticsMPP took a ‘reputational hit’ - CEOBut Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone says the Ministry for Pacific Peoples is working on winning back the public’s trust following its lavish farewell scandal.Sayeemulla ShariffMon, 23 Sep
Politics Tax cuts will not bring relief amid cost of living crisis - expertThe coalition government's 'tax relief' comes into effect this week. But social policy analyst Ana Ika is arguing for better investment.Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 01 Aug
Politics'It's life or death': Labour MP slams National's broken promiseBarbara Edmonds says the government's failure to deliver funding for new cancer drugs is a betrayal of Kiwis' trust.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 14 Jun