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Health

New Pacific housing initiative set to improve families’ wellbeing

The Pacific Healthy Homes programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of families by providing warmer, drier, and healthier homes.

Sariah MagaoaTue, 18 Mar

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

MPP optimistic about healthy homes for Pasifika

Minister for Pacific Peoples, Dr Shane Reti, says government initiatives are having a positive impact on housing for Pacific communities. But, he adds that lowering inflation and mortgage rates is key to long-term solutions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 25 Feb

Business

OCR cut numbs financial pain in cash-strapped economy

With further cuts to the official cash rate likely in 2025, economists and advocates wait to see how the Reserve Bank’s future decisions will impact jobs and livelihoods.

Khalia StrongThu, 20 Feb

Politics

Pacific families struggle as hardship grows

The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report reveals worsening conditions for Pacific communities, with rising unemployment, food insecurity, and housing struggles.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 12 Feb

Politics

Making people homeless costs more than housing them - MP

Tamatha Paul, of the Green Party, warns that the Government’s new Kāinga Ora policy is causing anxiety among tenants.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 12 Feb

Politics

Pacific housing crisis stagnates despite growing demand

Over 30 per cent of Pasifika live in overcrowded homes amid cultural conflicts and a property market mayhem.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 11 Dec

Opinion

‘We bring life to this world, yet we are disadvantaged by it’

Tui Gallagher, of Te Whare Hīnātore, says despite being small in population, Pacific and Māori women are disproportionately overrepresented in homelessness.

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 05 Dec

Society

Is the Government fudging emergency housing numbers?

William Terite asks whether the coalition is masking the 'real figures' by tightening eligibility and hiding the true scale of the crisis.

William TeriteThu, 28 Nov

Opinion

When Pacific culture meets modern sustainability

A ground-breaking housing project aims to culturally inspire living and innovative solutions.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 01 Nov

Society

Drop in emergency housing good news, but questions remain

Pacific Mornings host William Terite says it's vital to ensure that people don't slip through the cracks in an effort to cut emergency housing numbers.

William TeriteMon, 23 Sep

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