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Breaking down comedy barriers: Pacific women stand and take the mic

Auckland Council’s funding has paved the way for the Va’ine Fresh programme to empower Pasifika wāhine.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 21 Aug

Language & Culture •

Tonga

Tongan community demands respect for use of national flag

Elders describe the commercial exploitation as stripping away pride and mana, sparking a global petition for change.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 Aug

News

NZ's Race Relations Commissioner vows to raise Pacific voices in fight against racism

Dr Melissa Derby says she is committed to engaging with Pasifika communities to address housing, health, and employment disparities in Aotearoa.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 Aug

Opinion

Will’s Word: Pay equity rollback hurts Pacific women the most

Scrapping 33 long-fought claims in female-dominated industries hits Pacific women who are already underpaid and overrepresented.

William TeriteMon, 18 Aug

Business

Empowering Māori and Pacific women through beauty and business

Three leading beauty educators are collaborating in Manukau to provide hands-on training and business know-how to help participants thrive.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 15 Aug

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands takes bold step to raise marriage age to 18

With one in five girls married before 18, campaigners say the change will bring the Solomon Islands in line with international child protection standards.

Khalia StrongThu, 14 Aug

Sports •

Sāmoa

Fa’asinomaga and footy: Maddie Feaunati honours her heritage while pursuing dream

Born in England, raised in Wellington, and connected to Sāmoa - the only Pacific Islander in the Red Roses - shares her journey to the World Cup.

Renate Rivers in ApiaThu, 31 Jul

Business •

Tonga

Tongan entrepreneur revives tradition, aims to support local women with mat business

With aspirations to shift production back to Tonga, Haitelenisia Whare aims to make authentic, affordable mats accessible to her community.

Khalia StrongThu, 31 Jul

Education •

Sāmoa

Jan Taouma: Tributes flow for pioneer of Sāmoan language

The founder of A’oga Fa’a Sāmoa and a champion of Gagana Sāmoa is being remembered as a visionary who transformed early childhood education in NZ.

Khalia StrongTue, 29 Jul

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

My Perspective: Women deserve to lead without the double standards

From headlines to hashtags, society still punishes women leaders for being visible, vocal, and human. We can, and must, do better.

Khalia StrongThu, 24 Jul

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