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Ambitious teenager aims to bring Māngere's voice to Parliament

Marques Tominiko is ready to serve his community as Māngere's Youth MP, championing education and empowering young people.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 26 Mar

Pacific Region •

Fiji

'Great loss': Fiji govt's constitutional reforms fail, PM decries setback

Criticising the opposition's lack of support, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warns the defeat denies Fijians a chance to shape their supreme law.

Christine RovoiMon, 17 Mar

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

No-confidence vote against Cook Islands PM fails

Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government.

RNZ PacificWed, 26 Feb

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu

Jotham Napat elected as new Prime Minister of Vanuatu

The former deputy Prime Minister has been elected unopposed to lead Vanuatu for the next four years.

Christine RovoiTue, 11 Feb

Politics

Housing instability and Bootcamp Bill spark criticism from youth advocates

Māori and Pacific youth are affected by homelessness in Aotearoa as critics warn government reforms may worsen intergenerational harm rather than provide effective solutions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 13 Jan

News

Benefit bill submissions close tonight: Advocates warn of hardship risks

Final call for public feedback on Social Security Amendment Bill amid warnings of risks to low-income households.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 10 Jan

Public submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill close tonight at 11.59pm Tuesday, 7 January 2025.

Politics

Final day for public submissions on Treaty Principles Bill

Here’s a guide on how to make your voice heard by the lawmakers of Aotearoa.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 07 Jan

Politics

Boot the Bootcamp Bill: Militaristic approach to youth offending criticised

Advocates warn military-style bootcamps proposed in the Oranga Tamariki Amendment Bill could worsen things for vulnerable children and young offenders.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Dec

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomons Prime Minister survives motion of no confidence

A no-confidence motion against Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele was withdrawn after a chaotic parliamentary session.

RNZMon, 16 Dec

Society

Will’s Word: Peters and Seymour Cabinet's standout performers in 2024

Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters' Pacific focus and David Seymour's bold moves impressed, but some ministers deserve dishonourable mention, says William Terite.

William TeriteFri, 13 Dec

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