Community

First Pacific village-style homes open in Porirua, delivered early and under budget

Eighteen families are moving into the first stage of the Our Whare Our Fale development, a culturally-led, community-driven housing project.

Khalia StrongTue, 09 Dec

Community

Abuse survivor urges Pacific families to break the cycle of violence this Christmas season

Matt Brown, co-founder of She Is Not Your Rehab, shares how his own traumatic childhood has shaped his approach to the holidays and urges men to reflect on their behaviour.

Khalia StrongMon, 08 Dec

Community

Study shows alarming burnout rates among NZ-born Pasifika

With ongoing demands from work, family, and community expectations, the research calls for urgent action from employers and policymakers.

Khalia StrongTue, 02 Dec

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Tonga •

Fiji

Indira Stewart turns award success into growing next wave of Pacific journalists

Fresh off her Reporter of the Year win, the Tongan-Fijian reporter is shifting her focus to mentoring Pasifika storytellers to strengthen representation and community-led journalism in NZ.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 01 Dec

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific families to gather and shape national disability strategy in Hamliton

The CCS Disability Action’s consultation series continues this month, with Pasifika whānau and disabled people sharing experiences and defining the values that will guide future support.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 18 Nov

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Solomon Islands •

Fiji •

Papua New Guinea •

New Caledonia

Celebration, food and mingled voices at the 2025 Melanesian Festival Aotearoa

The event brought colour, song, and flavour to Auckland last weekend, but behind the dancing and food was a deeper message - a call for Melanesians to be seen and heard in New Zealand’s Pacific story.

PMN NewsThu, 06 Nov