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‘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

Housing advocates warn reforms could add pressure for Pasifika

Pacific leaders and housing advocates say proposed social housing changes risk placing more pressure on communities already facing housing insecurity.

Khalia StrongFri, 22 May

Politics

Move-on laws spark debate on issues of homelessness, safety and the Pacific vote

As the Government moves to expand police powers in public places, Pacific communities and advocates warn the policy could deepen housing pressures and reshape political trust ahead of the election.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 May

Politics

Could NZ-owned banking help Pacific families build future, generational wealth?

Winston Peters says bringing BNZ back under New Zealand ownership and expanding KiwiSaver could help families build long-term wealth.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 May

Community

Sisterhood in Service: Pacific leaders take ‘Jammie Army’ across NZ to fight winter cold

Dame Valerie Adams is expanding her Jammies for June campaign to Wellington for the first time as experts warn cold and crowded homes continue to drive preventable illness among Pacific children.

Khalia StrongTue, 12 May

Community

Expert calls for real Pacific power in New Zealand data overhaul

A Pacific advisory group is being formed as Stats NZ changes how it collects data, but questions remain whether Pasifika will have decision-making power.

Khalia StrongTue, 12 May

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Flipping the board: Can a ‘Pacific village’ model fix our housing crisis?

A Sāmoan housing advocate says it is time to move towards integrating Pacific communities and values in how we do housing.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 01 May

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific housing crisis 'not just supply' as experts call for system overhaul

Experts say falling Pacific home ownership is being driven by financing gaps, housing design, and policy settings and are calling for coordinated government action to fix the system.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 29 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Future of community house uncertain as lease ends, agencies clash over control

Manurewa Local Board says work is underway to keep vital services running, but confusion remains over who is responsible for the site’s closure.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Manurewa community marches as Rawiri house faces closure amid consultation row

Residents and local leaders are taking to the streets on Tuesday, saying they were not properly consulted over a Kāinga Ora decision to reclaim a long-standing community house for housing.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

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