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Tonga

Young Māori-Tongan leader enters council race in rural NZ

Keshaan Te Waaka is determined to ensure that the youth’s voices are not only heard but amplified at the decision-making table.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 18 Jul

News

Urgent call to prevent Pasifika being ‘invisible’ in Census overhaul

A Pacific data expert warns that New Zealand’s shift from traditional methods threatens the cultural and social wellbeing for Pasifika communities.

Khalia StrongMon, 14 Jul

Opinion

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior is a timely reminder

David Robie’s 40th Anniversary edition connects past injustice with today’s political and environmental struggles, reminding us that the Pacific’s fight has never ended.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 10 Jul

Politics •

Tonga

Gabriel Tupou pushes for Pacific voices in regional politics

Lower Hutt’s first Tongan councillor is advocating for climate resilience and community wellbeing amid rising living costs.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 08 Jul

News

Community spirit revived with free Zumba classes for families and elders

Total Healthcare and the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board will deliver the free dance lessons aimed at addressing major health inequities and helping the elderly feel safe and more connected.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSun, 06 Jul

News •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific-Māori marriages lead new identity wave

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples says Pasifika who marry outside their culture often choose Māori.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 02 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies

Te Pāti Māori says the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau "devoted every breath to the movement for Māori liberation".

RNZThu, 26 Jun

Matariki is celebrated as an official public holicay in Aotearoa and this year will be on 20 June.

Language & Culture

Auckland’s Matariki Festival celebrates water and Māori culture in a time of reflection

Matariki ki te Wai 2025 invites communities to honour their ancestors and highlight the interconnectedness of life, water, and identity.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 19 Jun

Law & Order

Government’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expert

Dr Chang Yu warns that tackling crime without investing in public housing, overlooks the root causes that lead youth into the justice system.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Jun

News •

Aotearoa New Zealand

54 years on, Polynesian Panthers still roar

Foundational members reflect on their journey from 1970s resistance to educating a new generation about systemic racism.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 16 Jun

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