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Pacific news in brief for 1 July
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Niue government buildings Photo: RNZ/ Sally Round Niue - budget Health, education, social welfare and government salaries have receives a boost in the Niue government's new NZ$12.5 million (US$7.6m) deficit budget. Last week, the island's finance...
Preserving Pacific stories: Niue’s digital leap for future generations
Pacific Media Network
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Niue, Sāmoa, and the Solomon Islands are part of a Pacific children’s media programme called Storytime and Play (STP), an innovative early childhood development initiative led by Plan International Australia with the support of the New Zealand...
Pasifika Festival celebrates 32 Years of Pacific culture in Auckland with over 1,000 performers
Waatea News
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March 7, 2025
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Atereano Mateariki Ena Manuireva | Pasifika Festival celebrates 32 Years of Pacific culture in Auckland with over 1,000 performers Role Funding: 0000 This weekend's Pasifika Festival celebrates the vibrant cultures that...
Kilikiti, a game about community and culture 'shining on the big stage'
RNZ
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March 5, 2025
St Patrick's Silverstream (blue and white) and Naenae College (black and red). Naenae College won on the day. Photo: RNZ Pacific "Kilikiti is about community, culture, fun, health and well-being," Theresa Lealofi, captain of the Tilafaiga Titans,...
‘I want to be the first Niue world champion’
Pacific Media Network
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At just 12 years old, Mai'ivia Simi says, “I want to be the first Niue World Champion.” Nicknamed the “Niuean Sayan”, Simi carves out a strong path in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing, showcasing his skills and unwavering passion for the fight game....
Countdown To Pasifika Festival 2025 – Experience The Best Of Pacific Culture, Music, And Food
Scoop
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Photo/Supplied Auckland’s iconic Pasifika Festival is returning in 2025, bringing together the vibrant cultures of the Pacific for a weekend of unforgettable performances, interactive experiences, and authentic flavours. Mark your calendars for...
Thousands gather for Niue’s first-ever cultural festival
Pacific Media Network
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The inaugural Hologa Niue Festival captivated thousands in Manukau as Niueans from around the world gathered to celebrate their cultural heritage, marking a monumental step forward in preserving and sharing Niue’s cultural legacy with the world....
Niuean pioneer reflects on legacy of culture, community and connection
Pacific Media Network
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Former politician, farmer, photographer, and cultural leader Bill Vakaafi Motufoou of Niue has spent decades weaving together the threads of tradition, community, and memory. From co-founding a secondary school festival in Auckland during the...
Niue tackles teacher shortage
Pacific Media Network
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Niue is in critical need of teachers for the new school year. According to the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue, there are 15 teacher vacancies; 11 at Niue high school and four at Niue primary school. Niue’s Department of Education and the Niue...
‘Dawn of a new era’: First-ever Niue festival encourages cultural revival
Pacific Media Network
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Excitement is at an all-time high for Niue communities in New Zealand, as a first-ever festival brings together hundreds of tagata Niue. The Hologa Niue festival kicks off this Saturday, and Three Star Nation Strategic Director Eunique Ikiua says...
Inclusive Access To Quality Education - A Priority For The Pacific
Scoop
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Monday, 10 February 2025, 8:27 pm Press Release: PacREF Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, 10 February 2025 – Inclusive education is top of the agenda this week as representatives from 15 Pacific Island countries’ education systems join a...
Niue resident fighting to be allowed to enter NZ with his family
1News
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The Niuean government is supporting a family's battle to allow the father to be able to travel to New Zealand. Nigerian man John Asanso is a respected businessman who's been living in Niue since 2006 but because of a mistake more than two decades...
Hologa Niue ‘bringing everyone together’
Pacific Media Network
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A groundbreaking announcement from Three Star Nation, a global network of youth descendants from Hakupu village in Niue, has captured the attention of the Niue community. Earlier this week, Three Star Nation was excited to announce Hologa Niue,...
Niuean Christchurch community ready to celebrate history and alofa
TP+
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October 16, 2024
Niuean Community Christchurch. Photo: Supplied “Niue is small, but the personalities of the people are big, and Christchurch Niueans are no exceptions”. As the rock of Polynesia prepares to celebrate 50 years of self-governance in free association...
Niue Marks 50 Years as a self-governing State
TP+
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October 21, 2024
Cake cutting with Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro & Hon Dalton Tagelagi. Photo: Government of Niue The government and people of the Rock in Niue are commemorating 50 years as a self-governing state, celebrating half a century of sovereignty,...
Niue celebrates 50 years of self governning
Pacific News Service
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The Government of Niue has announced its commemoration of 50 years as a self-governing state, celebrating half a century of sovereignty, diplomacy, and resilience. Niue’s sovereignty dates back to October of 1974, when Niue first achieved...
Niue Celebrates 50 Years Of Self-Governing
Scoop
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50th Flag Raising Ceremony / Supplied: Govt of Niue Alofi, Niue – 19 October 2024 – The Government of Niue announced today its commemoration of 50 years as a self-governing state, celebrating half a century of sovereignty, diplomacy, and...
Niue Primary School receive donation of 10 ukulele
Television Niue
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October 7, 2024
Niue Primary School received a donation of 10 Ukuleles from Australian Ukulele Orchestra-Ian Porter recently. After a request from one of his former Student-Jason Mason (Jimbo) who has links to Niue for Ukuleles, this become a reality for Ian...
Groundbreaking gay Samoan-Aussie drama launches on SBS
QNews
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July 3, 2025
New Australian drama Moni, about a gay Samoan man navigating life in Western Sydney, premiered overnight on NITV and SBS On Demand. The series follows its title character, Moni — a 30-something gay Samoan man who returns home after ten years away...
Hon Mona Ainu’u, Minister For Natural Resources, Niue
The National Tribune
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January 9, 2025
Laura: Minister Ainu’u, thank you so much for your time. Why did you want to be involved in this Summit? What’s the importance of it? Minister Ainu’u: Oh my God. Why not? I mean, this is something that when I got the invitation, and I so...