PoliticsWellington’s Pacific-inspired Fale Malae overcomes setbacksThe landmark project has received a vote of support and funding milestones as it moves towards obtaining resource consent.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 03 Dec
Politics'Sometimes, our work is largely seen as invisible’Ministry for Pacific Peoples defends its performance amid a reduction in staff over the past year.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Dec
Politics • Cook IslandsCook Islands parliament using NZ connection to upskill membersIn a recent reflection on a Pacific parliamentary conference, Speaker Tai Tura emphasises the importance of regional cooperation. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Dec
Politics • TongaYounger MPs present new challenges for Tonga parliament - Deputy ClerkSione Vikilani says that while young members of parliament bring competition, it is not necessarily a negative development.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Dec
PoliticsPacific communities brace for economic strainFamilies across New Zealand are grappling with financial hardship, intensifying the debate over the Government’s priorities. 'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 29 Nov
Politics • Niue‘Constitution belongs to everybody’ Speaker of Niue’s Assembly Hima Douglas, says a recent referendum has improved processes and explains why voters rejected two proposals.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 28 Nov
Politics • TongaTongan youth advocate calls for Treaty Bill submissionsFollowing the historic hīkoi mō Te Tiriti which brought thousands to Parliament, Simulata Pope says Pacific engagement over the controversial bill is key, whether you agree or not.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 28 Nov
Politics • SāmoaCultural practice denied as first Sāmoan MP sworn into Victoria’s parliament The Green Party's Anasina Grey-Barberio has become the newest member of the legislative council in Melbourne, but the historic moment was overshadowed by political protocol. Khalia StrongThu, 28 Nov
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa citizenship bill becomes lawThe Governor-General has signed the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill into law, paving the way for Sāmoans stripped of New Zealand residency in 1982 to regain it.Khalia StrongTue, 26 Nov
Politics‘It wasn’t a hīkoi, it was a carkoi’Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer weigh in on the haka, the hīkoi, and the Treaty Principles Bill.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 25 Nov
