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Kiribati

Kiribati election: Pro-China government facing test of voters

The remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati is abuzz with election fever this week as voters choose their 44 representatives for the House of Assembly.

Christine RovoiThu, 15 Aug

Politics •

Tuvalu

Despite Tuvalu PM missing out, supporters of Falepili Treaty remain

With former PM Kausea Natano failing re-election, six new and 10 returning MP's will decide the fate of the Falepili Treaty

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Jan

Politics •

Tuvalu

Treaty with Australia a major talking point ahead of Tuvalu's elections

PMN Tuvalu language show producer has given her analysis on the different priorities facing voters in her country's upcoming election.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 17 Jan

More than 30 countries around the world have online voting.

Politics

Should New Zealand introduce online voting?

Sam Campbell from a leading company enabling online voting says it's done in many countries around the world.

Natasha Hill, Te Rito Journalism CadetThu, 12 Oct

531pi's Pacific Days hosted a Māngere Electorate Talanoa for the main candidates running.

Politics

Candidates in NZ's most Christian electorate debate which values to prioritise

Those running in the Māngere electorate went head-to-head in a election talanoa on 531pi.

Justin LatifSun, 08 Oct

Advance voting has grown in popularity with more than two thirds of votes cast before election day in 2020.

Politics

‘Use your power’: Pacific voters urged to have their say as advance voting opens

Advocates are encouraging Pacific communities to vote early to avoid the queues and fit voting around busy schedules.

Khalia StrongTue, 03 Oct

There's a growing voter base of Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Photo/iStock

Politics

Election 2023: Pacific voting power is more influential than many realise

The Pacific voting block has always been underestimated says Tongan community leader Melino Maka

Khalia StrongFri, 08 Sep

Efeso Collins says he would like to see the current postal voting system scrapped. Photo/PMN News

Politics

Auckland’s leading mayoral candidates support online voting option to arrest poor turnout

Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown want return to a dedicated voting day to encourage more people to vote.

PMN NewsThu, 29 Sep

Pacific Liaison for the Electoral Commission Vaia Tony Lafotanoa told PMN News that registering all eligible Pacific voters and reminding them about the two referendums are key priorities.

Law & Order

Push to get young Pacific people registered to vote in Election 2020

A new push is taking place to get young Pacific people registered to vote before this year's General Election in September.

PMN NewsWed, 26 Feb

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