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Whānau Ora shake-up: What’s at stake for Pacific communities?

As The Cause Collective prepares to take over, concerns remain over workforce transitions and the future of Pacific-led solutions.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 11 Mar

Business •

Niue

Breaking barriers: Aviator unveils plan to elevate Pacific representation

Niuean-Māori CEO Josh Godsmark Payne leads JNP Aviation with a vision to create opportunities for Pasifika in an industry he once felt was out of reach.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 07 Mar

Education

NCEA reforms under fire: Principals warn of Māori-Pacific student disadvantage

Most students from disadvantaged schools are failing the new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests, as educators blame the format, not student ability, calling for urgent change.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Mar

Politics

Tongan advocates condemn Treaty Principles Bill

Tongan community leaders say the Bill threatens Māori sovereignty and repeats colonial injustices seen across the Pacific.

Khalia StrongThu, 27 Feb

Education •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Breaking the cycle: Teachers urged to confront bias in classrooms

Educator and researcher Anton Blank has developed a resource to address unconscious bias in the classroom.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Feb

Te Matatini 2025 festival is being held at Pukekura, New Plymouth from 24 February-1 March. Pictured are Te Matatini 2023 champions Te Whānau-ā-Apanui.

Language & Culture

Breaking language barriers: Te Matatini goes multilingual

Te Matatini offers live English and Pacific language translations, allowing more communities to connect with the power of kapa haka.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 26 Feb

Health

Healthcare a ‘lolly scramble’

Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga calls for healthcare reform and advocacy for Māori and Pasifika communities who face systemic health inequities.

Sariah MagaoaWed, 26 Feb

Politics •

Sāmoa

Former Sāmoan judge appointed to Waitangi Tribunal amid criticism over minister's lineup

Professor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren is among eight new members appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.

Christine RovoiFri, 21 Feb

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Milestone for Māori and Pacific suicide prevention as research gains global recognition

Le Va’s analysis highlights the significant role of LifeKeepers in reducing suicide risk and advancing indigenous mental health. Following its success, Le Va will launch a Pasifika version of the programme.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 20 Feb

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

China

‘People feel blindsided’: Te Pāti Māori co-leader backs Cook Islands protest

Prime Minister Mark Brown defends a China pact, but protesters - including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer - say it risks key interests and lacks transparency.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 19 Feb

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