ElectionWhat the 2026 election promises could mean for Pacific householdsEconomist Filipo Katavake McGrath says one policy could have an impact on families approaching retirement as housing, food prices remain concerns.PMN NewsMon, 07 Sep
BusinessPacific builders see work return but the fight for steady jobs continues - ownerConstruction is starting to pick up after a tough few years but Pasifika builders and apprentices say consistent work, fair rates and more opportunities for local businesses are still needed.Khalia StrongMon, 07 Sep
PoliticsPacific children face poverty rates more than twice the national level, new data showsNew figures show 31 per cent of Pasifika rangatahi are living in material hardship with advocates calling for higher incomes and more suitable housing for families.Khalia StrongMon, 31 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland charitable trust fights to keep Manurewa centreThe Pride Project has secured a one-year extension for its Manurewa hub, giving the organisation until mid-2027 to find a permanent home.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 07 Aug
BusinessReserve Bank lifts interest rates again: What this means for Pacific familiesThe Official Cash Rate has increased to 2.50 per cent as the Reserve Bank tries to bring inflation back under control and could mean higher borrowing costs for some households and businesses.PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul
HealthPacific health leaders say evidence is clear, action is lagging A growing Pacific population, low workforce representation, and stark child health inequities are fuelling calls for urgent action. Khalia StrongFri, 26 Jun
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
