Election‘No’: Ana Ika says election debate is missing the basicsThe Salvation Army social policy analyst says families are making hard choices between food, housing, power and other basic costs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
Election • Sāmoa • NiueHunkin-Tagaloa wants health shakeup with prevention at the centre The Porirua-based Labour candidate says her 20 years across primary care, community work and the arts have shaped her vision for healthier Pasifika.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
ElectionPacific students want help beyond a growing loan bill in New ZealandA student leader says Labour's debt write-off could help after graduation but cost of living is making it harder for Pasifika to get there in the first place.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 28 Sep
ElectionNZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forumHousing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
ElectionGreens target political influence as Pacific security enters NZ's general election debateTeanau Tuiono says tighter controls on political money are needed as he questions growing US involvement in the Pacific.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 23 Sep
PoliticsLabour MP promises KiwiSaver boost for workers who cannot afford to contributeBarbara Edmonds says employers should keep paying into KiwiSaver even when workers have to cut their own contributions, with the minimum employer rate rising to six per cent by 2032.PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep
PoliticsMinister must apologise over 8000 food grant blunder - Labour MPTangi Utikere says Social Development Minister Louise Upston needs after thousands of food grant applications were wrongly declined over six years.PMN NewsThu, 10 Sep
PoliticsPacific youth hit by Jobseeker cuts as Labour, Greens warn of more pain for familiesCarmel Sepuloni says thousands of young people could lose support under new rules, while Green MP Teanau Tuiono says workers are already feeling the pressure of changes to employment laws.PMN NewsThu, 03 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauPacific unity tested as Taiwan-China tensions play out at Palau ForumFive leaders are absent as Taipei and Beijing clash over their place in the region, raising fresh questions about the Forum’s ability to speak with one voice.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterWed, 02 Sep
PoliticsPacific MPs split over rates cap as cost-of-living pressure growsLabour is open to capping council rates but wants other funding options while the Greens say an arbitrary cap could put local services at risk.PMN NewsWed, 26 Aug
