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Election

Three supermarket break-up plans put grocery prices in election spotlight

National has joined NZ First and the Greens but Pacific families will be watching for one thing: whether any plan makes food cheaper.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 17 Sep

Business

Pacific builders see work return but the fight for steady jobs continues - owner

Construction is starting to pick up after a tough few years but Pasifika builders and apprentices say consistent work, fair rates and more opportunities for local businesses are still needed.

Khalia StrongMon, 07 Sep

Language & Culture •

Tonga

The Tongan language finds a place in diaries, music and classrooms

From a new bilingual diary in Aotearoa to a first song written entirely in Tongan, Pacific communities are finding everyday ways to keep Lea Faka-Tonga alive.

Cedric TausingaThu, 03 Sep

Environment •

Northern Mariana Islands •

Guam •

American Sāmoa

Pacific seabed mining race grows as island leaders push back

A report warns commercial mining could begin next year while Pacific leaders raise concerns over environmental risks and the lack of global rules.

Christine RovoiTue, 25 Aug

Politics

Labour’s government-contracts plan has no Pasifika target, Edmonds confirms

Labour says its proposed small-business procurement target would include Pasifika firms, but will not commit to tracking how many government contracts go to them.

Renate RiversThu, 13 Aug

Immigration

US visa bond puts Pacific family and business ties behind NZ$34,000 hurdle

Travellers from Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea face a major upfront cost for US visitor visas, raising concerns about who can still afford to travel.

Christine RovoiWed, 12 Aug

Community

Emergency savings gap highlights need for stronger financial protection for Pasifika

As New Zealand marks Money Month, new research shows fewer Pacific people have emergency savings, while experts say small steps and better financial advice can help families build stronger protection.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Aug

Business

Pacific workers urged to know their rights in NZ after migrants pay $60,000 each for jobs

A 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

Business

TVNZ 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

Technology •

Papua New Guinea

Public AI tools could expose sensitive local data, Pacific govts and organisations warned

An expert says governments and businesses need urgent safeguards as staff increasingly use public AI platforms, raising concerns about data sovereignty, privacy and control over sensitive information.

Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jun

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