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‘Dogs deserve better’: Councillors support campaign to address roaming dog crisis

Alf Filipaina and Josephine Bartley are calling for stronger laws, tougher penalties, and better owner responsibility to protect communities and pets.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 03 Jul

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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

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans

New research, led by clinical psychologist Penni Wolfgramm, explores the lives of 12 leitī in Aotearoa, challenging Western frameworks of queer identity and wellbeing.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 30 Jun

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Dr Kiki Maoate: Pasifika Medical Association hits back at claims of misuse of public funds

Chair of the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) says no public money has gone to Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby team, with funding limited to community sport programmes supporting Pacific wellbeing.

PMN NewsSat, 28 Jun

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Investigation launched into allegations of funds misuse by Whānau Ora

The use of taxpaye money by Whānau Ora commissioning services and whether contractual obligations were met are to be reviewed.

RNZFri, 27 Jun

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Matariki comes alive at Māngere Mountain

Join the celebration with hāngi, kapa haka, Māori games, storytelling and workshops.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 27 Jun

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Pacific LGBTIQ+ communities face unique inequities, new Census reveals

New Zealand's first LGBTIQ+ census data highlights stark disparities faced by Pacific communities, highlighting unemployment and severe housing deprivation.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 27 Jun