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Visa-free travel and wage freezes spark fresh split in Pacific candidates debate

Six political representatives go head-to-head over border access, overstayer amnesties and a proposal to freeze the minimum wage during PMN's Pacific Vote 2026 Debate.

Christine RovoiWed, 21 Oct

Opinion

Room for one more? RSVP for democracy closes next Sunday

New rules mean enrolment closes on 25 October, ending election day registration in NZ. As the door closes, who gets left behind at democracy’s table?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneSat, 17 Oct

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji's army chief warns the gun must never overrule the ballot

Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai invokes Fiji’s coup history as the country debates constitutional changes and prepares for its next general election.

Christine RovoiMon, 12 Oct

Opinion

Two ticks, one deadline: Pacific youth urged to make their voices count

With enrolment closing on 25 October, Andre Afamasaga says Pasifika can turn the relationships they have into a stronger voice at the ballot box.

Andre AfamasagaSat, 10 Oct

Local Democracy Reporting

'Don't count yourself out': Porirua by-election candidate’s push for voter participation

Sāmoan educator Caroline Mareko wants Pacific communities and Porirua East residents to have a stronger voice in council spending and decisions shaping the city’s future.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 09 Oct

Election •

Fiji

Electoral Commission in Fiji weighs election campaign pause as referendum looms

Overseas Fijians can now apply for postal voting as the EC looks at how to manage two national votes and legal concerns over the referendum process.

Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 06 Oct

Election

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

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