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Pacific students want help beyond a growing loan bill in New Zealand

A student leader says Labour's debt write-off could help after graduation but cost of living is making it harder for Pasifika to get there in the first place.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 28 Sep

Election •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Youth enrolment gap puts focus on Pacific young voters ahead of new October deadline

Pacific Minister Paul Goldsmith says enrolment is sitting at about 90 per cent while youth campaigners and Pacific researchers say more work is needed to reach young people before the 25 October cut-off.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 16 Sep

Politics

Winston Peters backs NZ citizenship test for Super and voting as Pacific impact unclear

The NZ First leader says only citizens should qualify for superannuation and voting rights from 2029 but he does not know how many Pasifika people could be affected.

PMN NewsTue, 08 Sep

Politics •

Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

PNG MPs urged to slow down before making historic Bougainville decision

Opposition leader James Nomane says MPs need more time to understand the 2019 independence vote before deciding the future of Bougainville.

Christine RovoiWed, 02 Sep

Election •

Cook Islands

Mark Brown set for Cook Islands majority after election win

The Cook Islands Party has secured a fifth term and could command 19 of Parliament’s 24 seats, giving the Prime Minister a powerful mandate.

Christine RovoiThu, 27 Aug

Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands Election: Four seats remain in final count showdown

Twelve seats have been confirmed after the final count, with Rakahanga, Pukapuka-Nassau, Ngatangiia and Matavera still to be decided.

Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsWed, 26 Aug

Election •

Fiji

Fiji election preparation moves ahead as key existing electoral laws face proposed changes

Fiji’s elections watchdogs say they are ready to run the next vote as the country prepares for its first referendum on constitutional reform.

Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 20 Aug

Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands Election: Democratic Party leader vows honest review after wipeout

Tina Pupuke-Browne says the party must learn from its worst election result, but two Democratic candidates remain in tight races as declaration votes are counted.

Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsWed, 19 Aug

Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands election gives Brown powerful majority as Mangaia MPs join government

Three independents are joining the Cook Islands Party, giving Mark Brown's government a commanding majority and leaving a weakened opposition with a tougher fight to hold it to account.

Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug

Election

Kiwis living across Pacific urged to check enrolment before key election deadlines hit

Thousands of NZers across the Pacific can vote in the 7 November election, but an official says they need to check enrolment before key dates close.

Renate RiversTue, 04 Aug

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