BusinessPacific entrepreneurs honoured at awards for innovation, resilienceThe 2025 Pacific Business Trust Awards recognises the growing impact of Pasifika enterprises.Khalia StrongThu, 16 Oct
News‘A bitter pill to swallow’: Pacific families hardest hit as Tokoroa plywood plant set to closeNearly 200 jobs are lost in Tokoroa – councillor Josiah Teokotai highlights resilience and the need for culturally appropriate support.Khalia StrongThu, 02 Oct
Politics‘This gives us more power’: Pacific workers welcome end to pay secrecy clausesAdvocates say the legislation is a vital step towards achieving equality, while MPs agree there are ongoing challenges in addressing systemic pay gaps.Khalia StrongTue, 26 Aug
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandMy Perspective: Pacific unemployment rise demands bold solutionsThe Government’s latest unemployment figures reveal Pacific unemployment at 12.1 per cent. It’s time to reimagine the job market.Khalia StrongThu, 07 Aug
EducationUnitec-MIT merger promises gains for Pacific students amid fees, course concernsThe new Auckland-based vocational provider aims to better serve Pacific learners and local industries, but questions remain about the axing of Te Pūkenga.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Jul
Education • Fiji Dr Unaisi Baba paves the way for women leaders, transforms Pacific education As Vice Chancellor of Fiji’s National University, she champions gender equality while addressing pressing challenges within the region’s education sector. Elenoa TuragaiviuMon, 30 Jun
BusinessPay cut law threatens Pacific workers: Union calls out unfairnessE tū campaigner Fala Haulangi warns the legislation could lead to more disruptive actions as employees push back against unfair practices.Khalia StrongMon, 30 Jun
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandKhalia’s Kupu: Reflecting on Budget 2025 announcementTax 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 controversyAs the Government prepares for Budget 2025, advocates warn that tightened eligibility could further disadvantage women and low-paid workers.Khalia StrongFri, 16 May
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandUnion demands the Govt reconsiders flexible work limits to support women in NZAs mediation efforts begin, the Public Service Association emphasises the need for policies that support work-life balance and uphold existing agreements aimed at promoting gender equity.Christine RovoiMon, 12 May
