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Homebuying language guides recognise the Pacific way of owning a home

Resources in Sāmoan and Tongan are being promoted to help families navigate a property market that often does not reflect how they buy and own homes.

Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun

Community

Move-on powers under fire as Pasifika warn of ‘criminalising poverty’

Legal experts, business leaders and Pacific advocates are questioning whether a proposed law will improve safety or end up targeting rough sleepers.

Khalia StrongMon, 15 Jun

Politics

Budget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’

Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.

Christine RovoiFri, 29 May

Politics

'Budget for the greedy, not the needy': Pacific leaders clash over who wins in Budget 2026

A heated panel on Pacific Mornings and fresh statements have exposed deep divisions over jobs, hardship, defence spending and the future of Pacific communities in Aotearoa.

Christine RovoiFri, 29 May

Community

‘Don’t give up on home ownership’: Pacific adviser urges families to think long-term

Many young Pacific people are struggling to think beyond weekly bills and rising costs but Pacific financial adviser Elle Wuthrich says families should not give up hope of owning a home.

Khalia StrongFri, 29 May

Politics

Peters says Budget ‘as good as it gets’ after National and ACT misread economy

Winston Peters also takes aim at his Coalition Government partners for dismissing New Zealand First’s warnings over tax cuts and spending promises.

PMN NewsFri, 29 May

Politics

Budget backlash grows over rents, poverty and Pacific family hardship

Advocates warn Budget 2026 will deepen pressure on low-income families, with Pasifika communities expected to feel some of the biggest impacts.

Christine RovoiThu, 28 May

Politics

The Budget boosts Pacific aid but fails vulnerable families: opposition parties

Labour and the Greens say Budget 2026 offers little relief for struggling households despite increased development and humanitarian funding for the Pacific and Indo-Pacific.

PMN NewsThu, 28 May

Politics

Pacific aid rises as domestic cuts hit Ministry for Pacific Peoples in Budget26

The Government is pumping money: New Zealand is increasing its support for Pacific nations in Budget 2026, while tightening spending at home with cuts to the MPP and a spotlight on public sector savings.

William TeriteThu, 28 May

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Rising energy costs and Budget cuts set to squeeze Pacific families as pressure builds

A Pacific economist warns New Zealand is heading into a short-term economic downturn driven by global energy shocks as community leaders say families are already struggling with the cost-of-living.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 26 May

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