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Pacific workers face uncertainty under new employment law - union

Workers advocates warn gig and low-paid Pacific employees could lose hard-won rights as Parliament passes sweeping workplace reforms.

Khalia StrongFri, 20 Feb

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Sāmoa

Sāmoa tightens control of district funds with new seizure powers

New funding agreements confirm DDP money remains government property and allow Cabinet to step in where funds are misused.

Renate RiversTue, 17 Feb

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Sāmoa

Faasaleleaga II funding withheld by Cabinet

Sāmoa's Prime Minister says no more funding after local leaders failed to meet government conditions.

Renate RiversFri, 13 Feb

Politics

Two economic paths, one choice: What it means for Pasifika

At a major forum, National and Labour set out rival plans for New Zealand’s future as Pasifika face higher joblessness, lower pay, and rising living costs.

Khalia StrongFri, 13 Feb

Politics

Visa-free Pacific-travel push splits Parliament as ACT holds back

ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar says the party needs more detail before backing a petition calling for visa-free travel.

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 12 Feb

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Sāmoa

Sāmoa backs visa-free travel petition as Pacific leaders reject ‘mass migration’ concerns

The Sāmoan government has thrown its support behind a 50,000-signature petition, saying visa-free access is about family, fairness, and fixing a rigid immigration system.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 11 Feb

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Sāmoa

Power struggle grows over new Sāmoa district appointments

Critics warn reforms to the Fono Fa’avae risk sidelining local voices as the government defends its appointments.

Renate RiversWed, 11 Feb

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Tonga

NZ-born toddler denied visa despite severe brain injury and faces risk of unlawful status

Shocked and frustrated by what they call a "broken system," the family of a two-year-old speak out after the boy's visa is declined despite his care being funded as an ACC treatment injury.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 11 Feb

Politics

Pacific visa petition tests NZ First as political tensions rise

A petition for visa-free travel for Pacific nationals will be presented to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, forcing the coalition to clarify its position.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 10 Feb

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Japan

Japan Prime Minister's supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts say

Sanae Takaichi's historic landslide win last weekend gives government the power to double defence spending, revise the constitution, and take a tougher line on China with major implications for the Pacific.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb

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