ElectionPacific women have waited long enough for equal pay in NZ, says former commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says caring is skilled work and government must stop treating fair pay as a cost.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 06 Oct
ElectionMāngere budgeting service warns hidden fees are deepening family debt pressureLara Dolan says whānau are being charged for insurance, warranties and subscriptions they may not need or understand.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 02 Oct
Election‘Show us the wins not WINZ’: Mokaraka wants Panmure-Ōtāhuhu to shed deprived labelThe Vision New Zealand candidate says years of neglect have left Pacific families struggling with housing, healthcare and the cost of living. He wants to bring hope.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 01 Oct
Election‘It’s not our money’: Parties split over what latest economic outlook means for NZ's votersNational says the better fiscal outlook is no reason to increase spending while Labour, the Greens and Opportunity set out how they would respond to cost-of-living pressure.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 30 Sep
BusinessGreens and ACT clash over commercial rents as Pacific businesses face lease pressureChlöe Swarbrick says current lease rules can keep rents high when markets fall while David Seymour says changing them could make it harder for businesses to secure finance and open their doors.PMN NewsWed, 30 Sep
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
ElectionNZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forumHousing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
ElectionGreens target political influence as Pacific security enters NZ's general election debateTeanau Tuiono says tighter controls on political money are needed as he questions growing US involvement in the Pacific.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 23 Sep
PoliticsPacific youth hit by Jobseeker cuts as Labour, Greens warn of more pain for familiesCarmel Sepuloni says thousands of young people could lose support under new rules, while Green MP Teanau Tuiono says workers are already feeling the pressure of changes to employment laws.PMN NewsThu, 03 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauPacific unity tested as Taiwan-China tensions play out at Palau ForumFive leaders are absent as Taipei and Beijing clash over their place in the region, raising fresh questions about the Forum’s ability to speak with one voice.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterWed, 02 Sep
