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1 month ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
The annual festival is set to welcome the inaugural Heilala Rugby League 9s tournament, which promises to blend sport, culture, and entertainment into a dynamic new experience in Tonga.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
Penina Schmidt credits her mother as the driving force behind Kara's, a boutique fashion brand born in Sāmoa, now operating as a bespoke store in Auckland’s Papatoetoe. Now as managing director, Schmidt said they are well known for their hand-printed garments and most of their work involves designing one-off pieces, but their values are underpinned by their mother’s legacy. The brand began in 1987 as a small boutique importing garments in Pesega, Sāmoa, founded by Schmidt’s mother, Karameli.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
Pacific communities are urged to pay close attention to Meta’s decision to remove its longstanding third-party fact-checking system for a user-driven approach. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the company would end its partnerships with independent fact-checkers and adopt a “community notes” model that allows users to assess the credibility of posts.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
Donald Trump has officially returned to the White House, but what does a second Trump administration mean for the Pacific and Aotearoa? Trump's inauguration speech outlined plans to confront illegal immigration and reorganise federal policies under an “America first” umbrella, overhaul the country’s trade system and implement foreign taxation and tariffs. International Relations Expert Geoffrey Miller said some of the plans could take longer than expected.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
Elizabeth Fa’alili. Photo /Facebook/TPCS. HealthElizabeth Fa’alili’s experiences with her family’s turbulent journey through cancer inspired her to create Taime Pasifika Cancer Support.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
A charity advocating for care-experienced youth has highlighted that homelessness is a critical issue, warning that government actions may deepen harm instead of providing effective solutions. Recent data reveals 112,496 people, or 2.3 per cent of the population, were severely housing-deprived in 2023. This issue disproportionately affects Pacific people (6.6 per cent) and Māori (394 per 10,000). Disabled and LGBTIQ+ youth also face significant challenges in securing stable housing.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
Tonight is your last chance to express your opinion on the Social Security Amendment Bill. The deadline for public submissions is approaching, raising concerns from organisations like the Child Poverty Action Group. The proposed legislation aims to implement stricter conditions for job seekers. Key changes include requiring reapplications every 26 weeks, introducing partial income restrictions, and imposing community work obligations.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
How are Pasifika entrepreneurs faring amid New Zealand’s challenging financial climate? According to a Pacific business consultant, their perseverance remains strong despite the economic hardships they face. This year’s OECD Economic Survey reported significant economic challenges for the country in recent years.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
rnz.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
By Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u, PMNFor over six years, Pacific families have continued to struggle with overcrowded housing, a reality that the Salvation Army finds unsurprising. According to Census data from Statistics New Zealand, over 100,000 people are estimated to be severely housing deprived, an increase from 99,462 people in 2018. This figure includes those living without shelter, in temporary accommodation, sharing private dwellings, or uninhabitable housing.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
pmn.co.nz | Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
For over six years, Pacific families have continued to struggle with overcrowded housing, a reality that the Salvation Army finds unsurprising. According to Census data from Statistics New Zealand, over 100,000 people are estimated to be severely housing deprived, an increase from 99,462 people in 2018. This figure includes those living without shelter, in temporary accommodation, sharing private dwellings, or uninhabitable housing.
