News‘A bitter pill to swallow’: Pacific families hardest hit as Tokoroa plywood plant set to closeNearly 200 jobs are lost in Tokoroa – councillor Josiah Teokotai highlights resilience and the need for culturally appropriate support.Khalia StrongThu, 02 Oct
NewsPresbyterian Church formally apologises to survivors of abuse as Auckland event nearsFollowing a survivor-designed apology in Dunedin, the church launches a holistic redress process in Manukau, offering financial and cultural support.Khalia StrongWed, 01 Oct
NewsSouth Auckland’s new accessible homes celebrating Pacific culture and communityRamwall Group has partnered with Penina Trust to provide 16 new homes in Papakura to address the urgent need for affordable housing.Aaisha KhanFri, 19 Sep
NewsPacific families still shut out as rental prices cool across the countryA third of new tenants are paying less rent this year, but a housing advocate warns Pasifika whānau face rising costs, unstable tenancies, and ongoing discrimination.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Sep
NewsPaua pies, Pacific pizzas, and plenty of love at Pepe's CafeWith creative twists like boil-up pizzas and language weeks themed pies, Pepe’s is proving that kai is about connection as much as it is about flavour.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 18 Sep
News • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific families among Tokoroa community hit hard by mill closureSouth Waikato Mayor Gary Petley says the shutdown of a local plywood plant is a major blow to Pasifika whānau long-tied to the town’s timber industry.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 17 Sep
News • Aotearoa New ZealandPokies, stigma and silence: Gambling campaign calls families to Lead with LoveTuala Pesio Ah-Honi of Mapu Maia says shame and judgement often push loved ones into isolation, as the new Lead With Love campaign launches.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Sep
News • Aotearoa New ZealandAdvocate warns disability funding changes must have Pacific voices involvedJade Farrar warns government plans to overhaul funding could deepen inequities unless families are included in design and the budgets reflect Pacific realities.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 09 Sep
NewsNZ award celebrates legacy and authenticity in Pacific leadersThe New Zealand Pasifika Leadership Award honours Don Mann, Dagmar Vaikalafi Dyck, and Maseina Koneferenisi for their contributions and community connection.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 05 Sep
News • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific health expert calls for bold action as supermarket reforms fail to fight food crisisDr Anae Neru Leavasa says the government’s aim to speed up consents will not ease grocery prices, leaving Pacific families under pressure.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 04 Sep
