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A Pacific marine mission is two weeks into surveying Fiji’s waters, combining deep-sea technology with Fijian-led insights to map biodiversity and establish conservation priorities. ow.ly/GNVu50Wv3jF #BiodiversityMapping #FijiWaters #DeepSeaExploration #FijiConservation

Student Vepaiamele says the international court’s advisory opinion also affirms countries’ legal obligations to combat climate change and protect human rights. ow.ly/vz9450WuqFP #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #InternationalLaw #HumanRights #ClimateJustice

Despite his international success, George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso was never one to take pride in himself. Instead, he was a quiet force whose actions spoke louder than words. #GeorgeVeikoso #QuietStrength #InternationalArtist #MusicInspiration #MusicalJourney pmn.co.nz/read/pacific-r…

Sesilia Talamaivao, a proud Sāmoan from the village of Fagaloa, is sharing the tastes of her homeland at Auckland’s night markets. pmn.co.nz/read/language-…

The 23-year-old Tactix netball player from Tonga believes there is more to life than just sport. #TactixNetball #NetballLife #TongaAthlete #SportAndLife #NetballCommunity #AthleteMindset #TongaSports #EmpowerAthletes #NetballJourney pmn.co.nz/read/sports/fr…

New Zealand-born boxer Miracle Ki is set to proudly represent Sāmoa at the World Games in England from 4 to 15 September. #MiracleKi #SamoaBoxing #WorldGames2023 #BoxingInNewZealand #SamoanPride #BoxingCommunity #SportsInSamoa #NewZealandAthletes pmn.co.nz/read/sports/sa…

Led by former international player Hale T-Pole, the Pacific Legends is part of a broader effort to support the mental well-being of retired Pacific athletes. #PacificLegends #MentalWellBeing #AthleteSupport #RetiredAthletes #HaleTPole pmn.co.nz/read/sports/pa…

The 2025 Supreme Pie Awards serves up what it takes to be the country’s best savoury. #SupremePieAwards #NZPies #BakelsNZ #GoldenPies ow.ly/1e4N50Wv3jE

Pacific communities in Auckland are invited to join a mass floating event at the Karanga Plaza Pools on Friday, coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day. #AucklandEvents #PacificCommunities #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #KarangaPlaza #CommunitySafety pmn.co.nz/read/health/jo…

The 47-year-old Pacific community leader says her campaign is rooted in service and calls for bold planning and leadership that goes beyond the ballot box. ow.ly/l4et50Wv2fj #LocalLeadership #Hamilton #NZ #Politics

Politicians enjoy the perks of power while everyday families wait months for basic care. It’s time they gave up private privilege for public empathy. ow.ly/oY7250WuZtb #EverydayFamilies #HealthEquity #CommunityWellbeing #FamilyCare #PoliticalAccountability #PublicEmpathy

This year, two children have died from dengue fever, and the average infection rate has reached 100 new cases per week since January. #DengueAwareness #SamoaHealth #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention #HealthEducation #Samoa #InfectionRate #ChildHealth pmn.co.nz/read/health/sa…

In a groundbreaking response to New Zealand’s Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, the Methodist Church of Aotearoa New Zealand has appointed Tongan educational psychologist Sonia Pope to a newly created national role: Director of Safeguarding. pmn.co.nz/read/health/to…

George "Fiji" Veikoso: Tributes are pouring in for the beloved music icon who has passed away at the age of 55 after a long illness. #GeorgeVeikoso #MusicIcon #FijiMusic #TributeToFiji #PacificIslander #IslandMusic #FijiTribute #MusicLegends #FijiCulture pmn.co.nz/read/entertain…

Rarotonga, Cook Islands, is vibrant with the sights, sounds, and aromas of Cook Islands culture as the community prepares for the iconic cultural celebration, Te Maeva Nui. #Rarotonga #CookIslands #TeMaevaNui #CulturalCelebration #IslandCulture pmn.co.nz/read/language-…

“Often, what looks like resilience, staying with relatives, using garages as living spaces, is actually masking severe housing deprivation. People may be experiencing homelessness, but with a roof over their head" - Dr Karamia Müller pmn.co.nz/read/politics-…

From headlines to hashtags, society still punishes women leaders for being visible, vocal, and human. We can, and must, do better. pmn.co.nz/read/politics/… #VisibilityMatters #WomenSupportingWomen #BreakingBarriers #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen #WomenInLeadership

For many Fijians, the dream of moving overseas promises better job prospects and financial security, but for decades, Fiji university graduates have had their dreams delayed or even denied. #FijiGraduates #FijiOpportunities #FijiDreams #FijiCommunity pmn.co.nz/read/pacific-r…

Following the PIF Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva, Dr Shane Reti announced $4m for Fiji’s HIV response and $3.2m for climate-smart farming. #Fiji #NewZealand #Health #HIV #ClimateChange #DrShaneReti #FijiHealth #PacificIslands #FijiEconomy pmn.co.nz/read/politics-…

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour wants to know how such programmes like MAPAS will lead to better outcomes for Pasifika and Māori. #Pasifika #MāoriHealth #DavidSeymour #MAPAS #University #DrCollinTukuitonga pmn.co.nz/read/politics-…