Society‘Beacon of leadership’: Young politician hopes award will inspire youthWill Flavell is LGNZ’s 2024 Young Emerging Leader and he’s aiming to inspire more young Māori and Pasifika to stand in local body elections.Mary AfemataFri, 25 Oct
Society • Sāmoa‘Never take your eye off the youth’Outgoing Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has a message for her successor.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 23 Oct
SocietyJason Momoa brings Hollywood excitement to ŌtāhuhuA South Auckland community is buzzing as it is about to become the backdrop for Jason Momoa's latest movie.Mary AfemataTue, 22 Oct
SocietyŌtara housing development will create ‘elite enclave’A proposed residential development is aiming to create a vibrant new community but not everyone is supportive. Mary AfemataTue, 22 Oct
SocietySkaters to get new Onehunga bowlThe Onehunga Bay Reserve will get a new flow bowl next year, enhancing the youth space.Mary AfemataTue, 22 Oct
SocietyŌtara artist carves out Niuean historySully Paea is a community leader known for his service in youth work and is now taking the community on an artistic journey.Mary AfemataTue, 22 Oct
SocietyPacific staff among those impacted by meatworks closureNZ Meat Workers Union rep Bill Watts estimates 15 to 20 per cent of staff affected by the closure of Alliance Group’s Timaru meat processing plant are of Pacific descent.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 21 Oct
SocietyUrgent call for culturally tailored suicide prevention for Māori and PasifikaDr Jaimie Dikstaal from the University of Otago hopes a study can help secure funding capacity for community organisations and ring the alarm bells on the topic. 'Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 20 Oct
SocietyPasifika workers adapt for a digital future Over 3,500 Pacific workers have gained crucial skills through a government-funded programme to better prepare for technological shifts in the economy.Mary AfemataSat, 19 Oct
SocietyOld Papatoetoe undergoes major revampIt’s been a long time coming for Old Papatoetoe, but the community will soon see some major changes to inject new energy into the area.Mary AfemataSat, 19 Oct