BusinessPacific-led building company redesigning the intergenerational housing deficit in NZWhile new data shows systemic failure for Māori and Pasifika, Ace Wall Building is bringing communal design solutions.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 02 Mar
BusinessRising costs hit Pacific families hard as interest rate decision nearsFrom higher food and rent bills to cultural obligations, Pacific households are feeling “the squeeze”. Experts warn that Reserve Bank decisions could affect families already stretched financially.Khalia StrongTue, 17 Feb
CommunitySpace costs: Pacific families feel pressure as New Zealand property market moves carefullyNew data shows prices dip slightly in 2026, but regional hotspots and new homes still leave Pacific families facing housing crisis.PMN NewsWed, 11 Feb
Education$1 house, big lesson: Pacific students build trades experience at Auckland high schoolHands-on learning is giving Pacific and Māori students at One Tree Hill College the chance to train with certified builders while upgrading a Māngere home.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Feb
Pacific Region • Nauru • Papua New Guinea • Tuvalu • KiribatiPacific urged to tackle homelessness as region hosts most stateless people, report revealsMore than half of the world's stateless population lives in Asia-Pacific, which the experts warn leaves children and adults without access to education, healthcare or legal rights.Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan
SummerNew Year money reset: How to improve your payday habits in 2026A Sāmoan mortgage adviser shares tips on strengthening your position for home ownership and avoiding the holiday spending ‘hangover’.Khalia StrongFri, 02 Jan
PoliticsHousing, scholarships, language revival mark 2025 for Shane RetiThe Minister for Pacific Peoples reflects on a year of life-changing outcomes for Pasifika communities, while outlining MPP’s future and regional priorities.Khalia StrongTue, 16 Dec
CommunityFirst Pacific village-style homes open in Porirua, delivered early and under budgetEighteen families are moving into the first stage of the Our Whare Our Fale development, a culturally-led, community-driven housing project.Khalia StrongTue, 09 Dec
PoliticsKiwiSaver changes may neglect low-income and Pacific workers - expertNational’s KiwiSaver plan promises stronger savings, but analysts warn it may widen the gap for those least able to contribute.Khalia StrongMon, 24 Nov
PoliticsGreens slam Labour's capital gains tax planTeanau Tuiono says three free GP visits may not be enough for large families.Khalia StrongTue, 28 Oct
