Pacific RegionPacific families must work four days to afford basic food: World VisionThe aid agency warns climate change, costly imports and rising transport costs are putting pressure on Pacific food systems.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 16 Oct
Community'They turn around and go': Shame stops some Pacific families from seeking food assistanceNew research finds nearly six in 10 Pasifika respondents live in food-insecure households, while frontline workers say financial pressure and fear of judgement make it harder for families to ask for help.Khalia StrongTue, 13 Oct
CommunityMauke Recipe Book turns ancestral food knowledge into a legacy for future generationsCommunity elders have helped record recipes, language and traditional food practices before that knowledge is lost.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 05 Oct
Election‘No’: Ana Ika says election debate is missing the basicsThe Salvation Army social policy analyst says families are making hard choices between food, housing, power and other basic costs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
ElectionThree supermarket break-up plans put grocery prices in election spotlightNational 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
PoliticsMinister must apologise over 8000 food grant blunder - Labour MPTangi Utikere says Social Development Minister Louise Upston needs after thousands of food grant applications were wrongly declined over six years.PMN NewsThu, 10 Sep
ElectionWhat the 2026 election promises could mean for Pacific householdsEconomist Filipo Katavake McGrath says one policy could have an impact on families approaching retirement as housing, food prices remain concerns.PMN NewsMon, 07 Sep
CommunitySāmoan chef earns Spain spot as Pacific flavours shine at the Auckland Tapas eventKehna Atonio Tenisio has finished second best at the Australasian cooking competition, booking a place at the world finals in Spain alongside the winner, Alessandro Bonfigli.PMN NewsThu, 20 Aug
CommunityFamilies forced to choose between food and petrol as grocery pressure deepensA South Auckland budgeting service says demand for food and financial support is surging as the Greens push a plan to tackle supermarket prices.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug
EnvironmentEl Niño puts water and food supplies in the Pacific under pressureFiji warns of tougher water restrictions while Port Moresby prepares for a partial shutdown as dry conditions spread across the region.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Aug
