Politics84,000 households face higher rents under the government's major social housing shake-upPacific families are being urged to prepare for higher housing costs from next year as the Government pushes ahead with reforms community housing leaders say are among the biggest in decades.Christine RovoiFri, 19 Jun
CommunityHomebuying language guides recognise the Pacific way of owning a home Resources in Sāmoan and Tongan are being promoted to help families navigate a property market that often does not reflect how they buy and own homes. Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun
EnvironmentClimate risk, rising costs leave Pacific families facing insurance squeeze Pasifika households are already less likely to have insurance than other Kiwis. Now rising premiums and growing flood risks are making that gap even harder to close.Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun
CommunityMove-on powers under fire as Pasifika warn of ‘criminalising poverty’ Legal experts, business leaders and Pacific advocates are questioning whether a proposed law will improve safety or end up targeting rough sleepers. Khalia StrongMon, 15 Jun
Community‘Don’t give up on home ownership’: Pacific adviser urges families to think long-termMany 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
PoliticsHousing advocates warn reforms could add pressure for PasifikaPacific leaders and housing advocates say proposed social housing changes risk placing more pressure on communities already facing housing insecurity. Khalia StrongFri, 22 May
PoliticsMove-on laws spark debate on issues of homelessness, safety and the Pacific voteAs 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
PoliticsCould 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
CommunitySisterhood 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
CommunityExpert calls for real Pacific power in New Zealand data overhaulA 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
