Pacific Island Affairs 

Economic growth focus for NZ development efforts

20.08.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that building an environment conducive to economic growth in Pacific Island countries is a focus for New Zealand's development assistance programme in the region.

"Over the next seven years New Zealand, through NZAID, will spend over $2 billion in development assistance to the Pacific. The New Zealand Pacific Development Strategy launched recently sets the shape and direction for our assistance to the region.

"Our strategy centres on helping Pacific...  more +

New Counties Manukau campus will benefit Pacific people

03.07.2008

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has welcomed the announcement of a new university campus for Counties Manukau, saying increased education and training opportunities will particularly benefit our Pacific communities.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson announced today that the government has contributed a $25 million capital grant to Auckland University of Technology (AUT) which recently purchased the Manukau campus site; it will be opening its doors to students in 2009.&nb...  more +

Inspirational Pacific leader will be greatly missed

02.07.2008

Elizabeth Peivi Alice Lee-Lo Smith or Aunty Liz as she was known fondly by many in our Pacific communities was an inspirational leader who will be greatly missed, Pacific Island Affairs Minister and Mana MP Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said today.

"Aunty Liz leaves behind a legacy of service, courage and advocacy for the interests of workers and the wellbeing of our Pacific peoples.  She was a strong, compassionate and generous woman who made an enormous impact on the lives of others.

"Her passion for her wider community is evi...  more +

Launch of 'Across an Ocean'

15.07.2008

Safari Lounge, 166 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

E muamua lava ona ou fa'atulou atu I le paia ma le mamalu o lo'u atunu'u Samoa ma le Pasifika ua potopoto mai I lenei afiafi, I le afio o tupu ma e'e o Samoa aemaise tatou alo ma fanau.   Malo le soifua manuia, malo le soifua maua - Talofa, Talofa lava.

Thank you Rev Alfred N...  more +