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Explainer: Samoa Citizenship Bill and the pension

4 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai |Christina Persico

Some elderly Samoans have finally regained New Zealand citizenship after waiting decades, following a bill revoking an old law passing through New Zealand's parliament. But for many, there's still no pension in sight. In October 2024, New Zealand passed the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Restoration Amendment Act, restoring a pathway to citizenship to Samoans born between 13 May 1924 and 1 January 1949. Many had theirs stripped under the Citizenship Act 1982.
Samoa language celebration 'like white Sunday'

4 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

A student-led church service at Auckland's Papatoetoe High School celebrated the beginning of Samoan Language Week in Aotearoa. High school students have celebrated Samoan Language Week by showcasing their cultural heritage through Bible readings, prayers, singing, and dancing. Papatoetoe high school Samoan language teacher and dean, Timo Morisa, said the event was "stellar". "It felt like I was in a white Sunday service," he said.
Samoa electoral commissioner seeks court extension

5 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Samoa's Electoral Commissioner says his office has filed an affidavit to the Supreme Court, seeking legal direction and an extra six weeks to complete the electoral roll ahead of an early election. The move follows the announcement of the formal dissolution of Parliament, which comes into force Tuesday, 3 June. The Constitution requires a general election to be held within 90 days. The regular general election had been scheduled for April 2026.
King's Birthday honours - 'This belongs to the Samoan community'

6 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Former National MP Anae Lupematasila Lima Arthur John Anae has received a King's Service Medal in the King's birthday honours. Anae Arthur Anae has been honoured for services to the Samoan community. "On behalf of our community, I'm thrilled for it, because this isn't me. This is not mine," Anae said.
Vanuatu’s Market Mamas Forced To Move After December Earthquake

1 week ago | pacific.scoop.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Article – RNZFresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran.Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific JournalistPort Vila’s “mamas” had to adapt to feed their communities after being displaced by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which damaged the city’s main market house in the centre of town.
Samoa parliament to be dissolved in June, election date to come

1 week ago | asiapacificreport.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalistIts official. Samoa’s Parliament will be dissolved next week and the country will have an early return to the polls. The confirmation comes after a dramatic day in Parliament on Tuesday, which saw the government’s budget voted down at its first reading. In a live address today, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa confirmed the dissolution of Parliament.
Vanuatu's market mamas forced to move after December earthquake

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Port Vila's "mamas" had to adapt to feed their communities after being displaced by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which damaged the city's main market house in the centre of town. At the Port Vila Show Ground Market, groups of women sold their produce under a marquee-style tarpaulin shelter set up beside a permanent concrete verandah. Those operating under the temporary shelters once sold their wares at the Central Market House in downtown Port Vila before it was damaged in the quake.
Samoa parliament to be dissolved in June, election date to come

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Its official. Samoa's parliament will be dissolved next week and the country will have an early return to the polls. The confirmation comes after a dramatic day in Parliament on Tuesday, which saw the government's budget voted down at its first reading. In a live address today, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa confirmed the dissolution of Parliament. "Upon the adjournment of Parliament yesterday, I met with the Head of State and tendered my advice to dissolve Parliament," she said.
Samoa PM calls for early election after budget defeat in parliament

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Samoa faces an early election as PM Fiame concedes after budget loss. Photo / Mark MitchellBy Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai of RNZSamoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. Fiame, who has led a minority government since being ousted from her former FAST party in January, finally conceded defeat on the floor of parliament on Tuesday morning after her government’s 2025 Budget was voted down.
"South Auckland to the Tech World" the future isn't just in Silicon Valley

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Be creative and express yourself! That was what students and young people in South Auckland were told during a special New Zealand Tech Week event featuring live demonstrations of the latest in emerging tech including AI interviews, Holobox and fogscreen projections. The Cause Collective event themed, "Bringing South Auckland to the Tech World", came with a powerful message for young minds: the future is not just in Silicon Valley it's also in your hands.

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