Pacific Politics
‘We need real action’: Pacific campaigners, leaders react to Labour visa-waiver pledge
Advocates say years of pressure helped bring the issue to Parliament, while community leaders welcome the announcement but say the real test will be whether the policy is delivered.
Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 17 Sep
Youth enrolment gap puts focus on Pacific young voters ahead of new October deadline
Pacific Minister Paul Goldsmith says enrolment is sitting at about 90 per cent while youth campaigners and Pacific researchers say more work is needed to reach young people before the 25 October cut-off.
Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 16 Sep
Pacific leaders say kava is theirs but the name is already being claimed in the United States
The new Kava Declaration gives the region a united position on protecting the cultural and economic value of kava. However, growers, exporters and experts say the harder fight is still ahead.
Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 10 Sep
