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Palau •

Papua New Guinea

Luxon backs shake-up of Pacific partnerships as Forum leaders demand more action

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.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauFri, 04 Sep

Business

Pacific workers say new Living Wage increase gives them ‘time back’

As the Living Wage rises to $29.90 an hour, Pasifika employees say earning more means less time working extra hours.

Khalia StrongTue, 01 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Peters pushes $845m Pacific resilience fund as group challenges who should pay for it

International partners are urged to help close the funding gap but Greenpeace says communities should not have to chase polluters for climate finance.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauMon, 31 Aug

Business •

Sāmoa

How one Sāmoan mum turned the village into a $180,000 home deposit

Avelima Satiu says Pacific families can build financial security without giving up their culture but learning when to say no is important as learning how to save.

Christine RovoiMon, 10 Aug

Health

Pacific gambling harm warning as online gaming set to expand

Pasifika are up to four times more likely to experience gambling harm, with concerns the shift to online gambling could put more youth at risk.

Khalia StrongMon, 10 Aug

Community

Emergency savings gap highlights need for stronger financial protection for Pasifika

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.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Aug

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific MPs say NZ First's $5000 baby bonus misses the household reality

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.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 05 Aug

Business

PBT chair accepts ‘full responsibility’ after trust's turbulent year

The Pacific Business Trust board chair acknowledges the organisation’s staffing issues, as business leaders call for greater accountability.

Khalia StrongMon, 29 Jun

Community

Homebuying language guides recognise the Pacific way of owning a home

Resources in Sāmoan and Tongan are being promoted to help families navigate a property market that often does not reflect how they buy and own homes.

Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu •

Tuvalu •

Palau

Pacific leaders demand real finance as region unites ahead of global fossil fuel conference

As the world prepares for landmark talks in Colombia, Pacific nations say funding - not promises - will decide whether they can move away from fossil fuels.

Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr

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