Society • Cook Islands • Tonga • Tokelau • SāmoaWhere are our Pacific populations in NZ? The 2023 Census shows the regional hotspots where some Pacific communities are choosing to congregate.Khalia StrongThu, 10 Oct
NewsRSE changes: The winners and losersThe Government's revised policy settings of the Recognised Seasonal Employers' scheme were the talking points at this year's RSE conference.Christine RovoiMon, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiRSE Scheme: Pacific children left behind and vulnerableFiji's government says it is concerned at the impacts New Zealand and Australia's labour migration schemes are having on seasonal workers' children.Christine RovoiFri, 09 Aug
NewsHuman rights chief renews call for changes to RSE SchemeSaunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says it's the perfect time to improve treatment of Pacific workers amid plans to expand the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 18 Jun
Pacific RegionExperts warn of Pacific economic challenges if seasonal work schemes not carefully managedPacific island nations are losing thousands of skilled workers to New Zealand and Australia - here's why.Christine RovoiWed, 22 May
Pacific Region'We're supposed to be beyond colonialism': RSE scheme expansion plans draws criticismA university professor has called the new coalition government's proposal to double RSE workers and remove caps on applicable industries "dangerous".Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 04 Dec
Politics • FijiFiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka calls for rethink of RSE schemeRabuka says he wants to improve the Fijian labour market, instead of losing workers to other countries.PMN NewsWed, 07 Jun
Pacific RegionAgencies initially 'failed RSE workers' - Debbie SorensenSorensen says officials first said all RSE workers were accounted for and looked after in an interagency Zoom meeting last Friday.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 23 Feb
BusinessRSE workers’ songs bolster spirits at evacuation centrePacific seasonal workers in Hawke’s Bay use songs to bring comfort to themselves and those around them, amid concerns about what their future might hold.Khalia StrongThu, 16 Feb
