Walter Zweifel
New call for sincere New Caledonia electoral rolls
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has again stressed that for next year's independence referendum to be fair, the electoral roll needs to be sincere. Audio
Tradewinds for 29 August 2017
Continued opposition to renewed mining in Bougainville; Yazaki is pulling out of Samoa; Vanuatu's Santo gets a huge wharf. Audio
New Caledonia group draws up independence plan
New Caledonia's FLNKS outlines its plan for independence. Audio
Tradewinds for 22 August 2017
PNG is advised to move away from mining dependence, Sumitomo pulls out of Solomon Islands nickel sector, a report points to mismanagement of Tonga agencies. Audio
80 voters called in Cook Islands by-election
A by-election on Mangaia in the Cook Islands to choose successor for former prime minister. Audio
Australia signals closer engagement with Pacific
There is a call within the region to adjust the Pacific Islands Forum's security policy.
Since 2000, the guiding document has been the Biketawa Declaration but now new risks are being identified… Audio
Australia signals closer engagement with Pacific
Australia outlines closer ties to the region amid Pacific Islands Forum review of its security Audio
Tradewinds for 15 August 2017
Calls to curb illegal logging in PNG; Niue's opposition warns of economic strain; Fiji's unemployment figures are being described as too rosy. Audio
Marshall Islands mourns cabinet minister Mattlan Zackhras
Marshall Islands in mourning after death of cabinet minister Mattlan Zackhras. Audio
New Caledonia Vale's nickel plant fuels fear of mass lay-offs
Uncertainty over New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant fuels fear among unions of massive job losses. Audio
Tradewinds for 8 August 2017
Business news; PNG's new treasurer on the challenges ahead; Pacer Plus under scrutiny in New Zealand, and; Local handicrafts get boost in Vanuatu. Audio
