Richard Pamatatau
Pacific Islanders hope to save costs
A new website may help cut the cost of sending money home for Pacific Islanders living in NZ and Australia. Audio
The parks are in Manakau city are now smokefree
Len Brown made the announcement as he opened the Polyfest Secondary Schools cultural competition in South Auckland. Audio
PM at Pasifika
Two years ago at Pasifika, John Key acknowledged National had neglected Pacific Island voters and said that had to change. Audio
Pacific festivals need to remain relevant
Pacific educators say pupils taking part in festivals like Pasifika is a waste of time unless they gain NCEA credits for it. Audio
Money and ethnicity
The Race Relations Commissioner says the deepening economic recession threatens basic human rights. Audio
Pacific Islanders sign up for service
Pacific Island students seeking job security are signing up to a programme which prepares young people for military careers. Audio
Pacific Community leaders disappointed with Government
An independent report out yesterday harshly criticised the division but goes on to say it should be retained and improved. Audio
Pacific Issues
Job losses or a cut back in hours worked are forcing many Pacific Island families to re-prioritise basic household spending. Audio
Community leaders shocked by attendance
Pacific community leaders are shocked the attendance list for the employment summit this week is dominated by europeans. Audio
Economic recession and Pasifika
Prominent women in the Pacific Islands community are urging people to rethink how much they donate to churches. Audio
Pacific leaders meeting in Wellington today
At the centre of discussions will be the vulnerability of low skilled Pacific workers. Audio
Pacific News
The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs has called for business leaders to attend a Pacific economic summit this week. Audio
Insight, Sunday 15 February: Homelessness
Richard Pamatatau examines the extent of homelessness in New Zealand amid proposals to force them off Auckland streets Audio
Homeless figures may top 20 000
The number of homeless in New Zealand may be three times the level recorded in the Census, according to a researcher. Audio
Pacific population called to cut back
Porirua deputy Mayor Litea Ah Hoi says many Pacific Islanders use an expensive funeral. Audio
Fiji opinion
An academic specialising in the Pacific says New Zealand and Australia must not pressure Fiji to elections next March. Audio
Christmas carols
No matter the state of the economy - singing Christmas carols is a seasonal option that's free. Audio
Diplomatic stand-off with Fiji (Part 2)
The NZ Pacific Business Council says the National-led government must work to put this country's relationship with Fiji onto a better footing. Audio
Pacific health
A new report says children of Pacific Island descent suffer from poor health and generally live in economically deprived areas. Audio
Tunnel dinner
2000 people sat down to dinner on Saturday night in the soon to be opened tunnels on state highway 1. Audio
