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How digital cash can help Pacific people

As the Reserve Bank contemplates digital cash for Aotearoa, the experts look at the pros and cons of such a currency.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 13 Sep

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Kavenga and fa’alavelave: Why giving what you can should be the norm

Tonga’s Honourable Frederica Tuita and Sāmoan community leader, Mary Autagavaia, weigh in on the recurring discussion of monetary donations getting out of hand in Tongan and Sāmoan gift-giving practices.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 28 Aug

opinion •

Tonga

There’s no word for ‘budget’ in Tongan

Research looks at why wealth should not be measured by your bank balance, along with calls for financial education to acknowledge Tongan culture and churches to encourage good stewardship.

Khalia StrongSat, 24 Aug

Business

'All we need is each other'

The founder of Ngahere Communities, Manawa Udy, tells why they are expanding despite Aotearoa just coming out of a recession.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 04 Jul

opinion

NZ's 'slow' economic recovery won’t decrease Pacific brain drain, expert says

Economist Filipo Katavake-McGrath says despite GDP growth hinting towards economic recovery, it may not come soon enough to stem Pacific migration to Australia.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 24 Jun

opinion

'Absolute disgrace': Dave Letele says government doesn't 'care for poor people'

Pacific Mornings hosted a panel with budgeting service mentors and financial analysts to speak on the current reality for struggling families across Aotearoa.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 20 May

opinion

Cost of living crisis is not over yet

Pacific communities continue to battle economic crises with debt, housing, and food costs among the unwanted headaches.

Christine RovoiWed, 27 Mar

opinion

'Make a commitment to children': Charity asks government to end poverty following grim report

Save the Children calls on the government to end poverty following Statistics NZ's report showing 36,000 more children are below a poverty line.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 27 Feb

Politics

Benefit blues: Can the new welfare conditions inspire financial independence?

Pacific commentators discuss government changes to how benefits are rolled out and whether this will help or hinder Pacific families.

Khalia StrongFri, 16 Feb

opinion

Charity says unaffordable school uniforms has desperate parents cutting back on groceries

Charitable trust I AM Māngere says $350 uniforms are an added bill on already struggling families.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 25 Jan

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