#NewZealand

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Williams and Sio to quit NZ parliament next year

Two Pasifika government ministers are among six New Zealand MPs retiring at the 2023 election. Ministers Poto Williams and Aupito William...

Nov 11, 20221 min read

French Polynesia to cap visitor numbers

French Polynesia's tourism agency says it aims for a cap on visitor numbers in an updated strategy to make the industry sustainable....

Nov 11, 20221 min read

COP27: Vanuatu welcomes NZ's commitment to climate-related loss and damage

Vanuatu has welcomed the New Zealand government's commitment to allocate $NZ20 million to address climate-related loss and damage in...

Oct 21, 20221 min read

First ever Melanesian Festival in New Zealand

Fakaalofa lahi atu! The Melanesian Festival will take place this Saturday 22 October from 9am to 5pm at the Waitemata Rugby Club Grounds...

Oct 17, 20221 min read

NZ and Cook Islands sign new partnership

Fakaalofa atu! New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have signed a new Statement of...

Oct 13, 20221 min read

Samoa reviews overseas employer schemes

Samoa's Minister for Police and Prisons has raised concerns over the loss of police officers to New Zealand's Recognized Seasonal...

Sep 27, 20221 min read

PM Jacinda Ardern, Minister Michael Wood announce RSE scheme expansion after Cabinet meeting

An extra 3000 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme seasonal workers will be able to be brought in as relief for the horticultural...

Sep 6, 20221 min read

Minister heads to PNG after nods to possible new security deal

Mālō e lelei! Exciting news: NZPBC is working towards hosting an event with NZ Minister for Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta to talk about...

Mar 31, 20221 min read

New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement

Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe 'Frank' Bainimarama and New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta jointly signed the Duavata...