ElectionSeymour targets office karakia as Aupito warns of a ‘culture war’ The ACT Leader says frontline cultural skills would stay, but Pacific leaders say capability is on the line. Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 23 Oct
PoliticsClichés, chameleons and preparedness: Panel scores Pacific candidate debatePacific political commentators say candidates leaned on party lines while Pacific communities waited for cost of living relief.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 23 Oct
ElectionVisa-free travel and wage freezes spark fresh split in Pacific candidates debateSix political representatives go head-to-head over border access, overstayer amnesties and a proposal to freeze the minimum wage during PMN's Pacific Vote 2026 Debate.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Oct
Election'Very insulting': Pacific candidates lock horns over Ministry’s futureA pre-election debate has exposed deep political divides over public spending, free school lunches and healthcare for families.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 21 Oct
ElectionBattle lines drawn: NZ's Pacific candidates clash as voters demand swift action on cost of livingAdvance voting opens in days as nine in 10 Pasifika voters call for relief: six political candidates lock horns in PMN’s election debate.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 21 Oct
OpinionRoom for one more? RSVP for democracy closes next SundayNew rules mean enrolment closes on 25 October, ending election day registration in NZ. As the door closes, who gets left behind at democracy’s table?Thomas Tarurongo WynneSat, 17 Oct
Election400 job cuts put NZ govt’s public service merger under pressureA union leader says the proposed cuts at the new cities, environment, regions, and transport ministry will add to uncertainty for workers and their families.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 15 Oct
ArtsPacific artists are more than just a NZ election afterthought, tutor saysA Pasifika dance researcher says parties need to do more to protect creative livelihoods with funding, cultural identity and the impact of AI at stake.PMN NewsThu, 15 Oct
ElectionLabour and Greens clash over what's ‘transformative’ for NZ's Pacific votersWith cost of living set to influence nine in 10 Pasifika voters, the parties are offering different answers on health, taxes and jobs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 14 Oct
ElectionVisa crackdown is not aimed at Pasifika workers, says NZ First With Labour promising visa-free travel for Pacific Islands Forum citizens, the election debate over access to New Zealand is sharpening.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 13 Oct
