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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

Community

Boil water alert for some Auckland suburbs after E. coli detected - Watercare

Thousands of households in Tāmaki Makaurau have been told to boil their water after routine testing found traces of E. coli, with authorities urging caution while checks continue.

PMN NewsTue, 07 Apr

Politics

Pasifika nearly quarter of NZ's homeless so where do they go under new police powers?

Pacific communities are already over-represented in homelessness in Aotearoa. An expert says new move-on powers risk pushing people on without addressing where they can safely go.

'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 30 Mar

Politics

Pacific-led housing push highlights big home ownership gap

The Greens call for systemic change as Pasifika families face high rents and overcrowding while ACT says reforms will make homes more affordable.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 27 Mar

Business

Pacific-led building company redesigning the intergenerational housing deficit in NZ

While new data shows systemic failure for Māori and Pasifika, Ace Wall Building is bringing communal design solutions.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 02 Mar

Business

Rising costs hit Pacific families hard as interest rate decision nears

From 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

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