BusinessPacific flavours bring fresh taste to NZ's biggest pie awardsPacific-inspired pies, including horse meat and island seafood flavours, caught the judges' attention at this year's Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.PMN NewsThu, 06 Aug
BusinessOne in five Pacific people facing pressure in weak jobs market - new Stats NZ figuresAs the election campaign gathers pace, Labour and the Greens are offering different plans to get more people into work.Christine RovoiWed, 05 Aug
BusinessPacific workers urged to know their rights in NZ after migrants pay $60,000 each for jobsA Labour Inspectorate manager says Pasifika should learn their rights and recognise the warning signs of exploitation after two migrants each paid $60,000 for jobs at a Four Square supermarket in Thames.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 04 Aug
BusinessPoor government records continue to hurt Pasifika, Chief Archivist warns Anahera Morehu says poor record keeping can affect Pacific people's identity, healthcare and access to justice, as a new report finds many agencies falling short of expected standards.Susana GuttenbeilWed, 29 Jul
BusinessTVNZ backs greater funding certainty for Pacific programmes Pacific producers say multi-year funding would improve planning and give staff greater security. Andre Fa'aosoWed, 29 Jul
Business • FijiFiji, New Zealand reset Duavata Partnership with focus on stronger trade and investmentFiji says its renewed partnership with Aotearoa is about more than reaching a $2 billion trade target as both countries aim to build a stronger, more resilient economic relationship over the next five years.Christine RovoiMon, 27 Jul
BusinessReserve Bank lifts interest rates again: What this means for Pacific familiesThe Official Cash Rate has increased to 2.50 per cent as the Reserve Bank tries to bring inflation back under control and could mean higher borrowing costs for some households and businesses.PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul
BusinessPacific businesses are adapting despite global uncertainty - surveyThe study shows exporters are expanding into new markets and adopting new technology even as access to finance becomes more difficult.Christine RovoiWed, 01 Jul
Business • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandSāmoa makes Michelin history as TALA earns the first-ever star for Pacific centred cuisineAuckland restaurant TALA has become the first Sāmoan eatery in the world to win a Michelin star with its chef saying it proves traditional Pacific cooking belongs on the global fine dining stage.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 01 Jul
BusinessPBT chair accepts ‘full responsibility’ after trust's turbulent yearThe Pacific Business Trust board chair acknowledges the organisation’s staffing issues, as business leaders call for greater accountability.Khalia StrongMon, 29 Jun