Daniela Maoate Cox
'We've always valued New Zealand' - Biman Prasad
Fiji's National Federation Party leader Biman Prasad says it appreciates New Zealand's support for its elections but Fiji still hasn't made enough progress towards its democratic ideals Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Four
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they on a junket or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Suva, Fiji to find out. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Four
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they on a junket or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Suva, Fiji to find out.
AudioWork to do on gender equality in Fiji - Minister for Women
Fiji's Minister for Women says she's encouraged by the work New Zealand has done on gender equality but both countries have work to do. Audio
'It all depends on the members' - Fiji's Speaker
Fiji Parliament's Speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says a Parliament is only as good as its members. Audio
Don't 'impose or takeover' - Fiji Women's Crisis centre
New Zealand should trust and support the work being done already in the Pacific says the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio
Fiji's gender based budgeting a possible model for NZ - National MP Hayes
National MP Jo Hayes says gender based budgeting in Fiji would be useful to examine as a potential model for New Zealand. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Three
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they soaking up some sun or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Fiji on day three to find out. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Three
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they soaking up some sun or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Fiji on day three to find out.
AudioDisaster response and climate change a focus for Tonga parliament candidate
Environmental scientist and parliamentary candidate Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua says she wants to use her knowledge to improve policies, legislation and decision making in Tonga's Parliament. Audio
'New Zealand's own back yard is Tonga' - Tonga Speaker Lord Fakafanua
The Speaker of Tonga's Legislative Assembly says meetings between Tongan and New Zealand parliamentarians help to strengthen democratic processes in both countries. Audio
'We didn’t have all the answers' - Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe
Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe reflects on the New Zealand delegation's last day in Tonga including thought provoking questions from Tonga's MPs. Audio
Tonga New Zealand sports partnership working well - Tonga Netball CEO
The Tonga Netball Association says a partnership with New Zealand netball is working well and comments likening NZ aid to 'welfare' are inaccurate. Audio
NZ funded course helping to retain students in Tonga secondary schools
A New Zealand funded certificate in technical and vocational training at Tongan secondary schools is helping to keep students in school longer says its coordinator. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Two
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them to workshops, schools, and chapels to find out. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Two
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them to workshops, schools, and chapels to find out.
AudioTongan Youth MPs 'fighting to get their voices heard' - National MP Tim MacIndoe
National MP Tim MacIndoe reflects on day one of the Speaker-led delegation to Tonga and Fiji including talks on climate change and youth MPs. Audio
'They're not gonna talk here'- Tonga Youth MP to NZ MPs
Tonga Youth MPs say few young people would be comfortable speaking their minds to politicians and leaders need to find other ways to connect with the youth Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day One
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox followed them to find out. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day One
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox followed them to find out.
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