The Pasifika Education Plan 2008-2012 was launched today, stepping up the Labour-led government’s commitment to ensure more Pasifika students achieve their educational potential.

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13 August, 2008

Tremendous contribution to Pacific remembered

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban will travel to Apia tomorrow to attend the funeral of the former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Greg Urwin.

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10 August, 2008

SPACIFICally Pacific Hawkes Bay Opening

A collaborative spirit has been built on the firm foundation of commitment by all Pasifika in Hawkes Bay – the families and students, communities, churches, cultural and social groups, young and old.

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9 August, 2008

Pacific Return to Nursing Programme at MIT

The Pacific Return to Nursing Programme is part of the government's Upskilling Partnership Programme, and MIT and Counties Manukau DHB must be congratulated for forming this collaborative partnership.

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9 August, 2008

Pacific nursing programme initiative

The Pacific Return to Nursing Programme is a fantastic initiative that is successfully encouraging nurses trained and registered in the Pacific to gain New Zealand registration.

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29 July, 2008

Pacific businesses encouraged to access online tool

Pacific business people now have access to a new online tool which can help them assess and improve their performance.

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25 July, 2008

Opening of new Nukutulea Aoga Niue ECE centre

This centre was established to nurture and maintain the Niuean language and culture through the provision of an early childhood education and care service.

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24 July, 2008

Pacific Forum Trade Ministers meeting a success

A meeting of Pacific Forum Trade Ministers and senior officials in Rarotonga was a success in advancing a number of key issues.

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24 July, 2008

Pacific achievement at school increasing

To maintain momentum it is vital that our Pasifika students are at school, interested and actively participating in learning.

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22 July, 2008

More PI women being screened for breast cancer

It is vital that we continue to see more and more Pacific women getting screened.

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21 July, 2008

Pacific trade and economic integration

Pacific Forum trade ministers to discuss trade and economic integration under the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations when they meet on 22 July

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16 July, 2008

Launch of 'Across an Ocean'

'Across an Ocean' encourages people to overcome barriers, encourage success in the creative industries and to come together and support each other

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12 July, 2008

Pasifika students lead decrease in school suspensions

A Government initiative to reduce school suspensions is showing good results among Pasifika students.

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9 July, 2008

Local scooter business speed towards growth

Eco-friendly scooter and skateboard company X-Rides Ltd is ramping up its growth prospects.

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9 July, 2008

$25m new centre boosts Whitireia’s trades training

Whitireia Community Polytechnic is now even better placed to contribute to trades training with a brand new Industry Training Centre.

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5 July, 2008

Forum of the Christian Left (FOCaL) Conference

New Zealand and the Pacific are neighbours and kin, and this is a relationship as a nation we should build on.

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4 July, 2008

New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development Conference Pacific Breakfast

The relationships that we build with each other and our communities are a strength that our young people can draw upon.

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3 July, 2008

New campus will benefit Pacific people

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has welcomed the announcement of a new university campus for Counties Manukau.

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2 July, 2008

Cook Islands Parliamentary Study Tour welcomed

A visit from members of the Parliament of the Cook Islands provides an opportunity to acknowledge the special relationship that New Zealand has with the Cook Islands.

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2 July, 2008

Inspirational Pacific leader will be greatly missed

Aunty Liz was a dedicated and committed Pacific leader who is an inspiration for many in our community and particularly our Pacific women.

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1 July, 2008

Launch of I-E-KO-KO! An Introduction to Cook Islands Māori

I-E-KO-KO! An Introduction to Cook Islands Māori provides opportunities for any student to learn Cook Islands Māori in our schools.

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1 July, 2008

I-E-Ko-Ko encourages Cook Islands Māori in class

This is an important resource for students to learn new skills and a language that reflects the richness and diversity of New Zealand's National Identity.

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17 June, 2008