



New Zealand’s prime minister says countries wanting to be development partners in the Pacific need to show where they will invest as PNG calls for strong cooperation and practical results.





As New Zealand marks Money Month, new research shows fewer Pacific people have emergency savings, while experts say small steps and better financial advice can help families build stronger protection.

As Pacific families face rising living costs, housing pressures and high unemployment, Labour and the Greens say a cash payment alone will not address the deeper challenges driving household struggles.
