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Budget

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Budget 2025: Mixed reactions from Pasifika as key investments and cuts raise concerns

As 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 Zealand

Khalia’s Kupu: Reflecting on Budget 2025 announcement

Tax 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 controversy

As 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 Zealand

Will’s Word: A dream budget with no safety net

The 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

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Fiji •

Solomon Islands •

Australia

Australia'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

Politics

Auckland’s struggling local boards unite in letter to Wayne Brown

Tāmaki Makaurau’s local board chairs unanimously seek the mayor’s support amid a $17.6 million deficit.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterMon, 17 Mar

Summer

Stretching the dollar: Strategies for a more resilient 2025

With 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

Politics

MPP took a ‘reputational hit’ - CEO

But 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 - expert

The 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 promise

Barbara Edmonds says the government's failure to deliver funding for new cancer drugs is a betrayal of Kiwis' trust.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 14 Jun

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