Pasifika Wire

Melissa Lama is a recent graduate from Otago University completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in politics and is  currently completing her Masters in Business and Administration. It is her interest in the political landscape and her work in public service that is a driving force for her advocacy work, not only with Pasifika but Muslim communities as well.  www.pasifikawire.com

Veteran Solomon Islands journalist, Georgina Kekea,  says it has been a challenge when reporting on COVID-19. She says people are slowly adjusting to the new normal, despite the country being in a State of Emergency since March, and the ongoing travel restrictions.

Pacific Peoples spokesperson for the Green's Party List MP Teanau Tuiono says Bi-lingual education for Pasifika languages, Recognised Seasonal Employers Scheme and advocating for families/whanau overstayers are some of the key areas he is keen to focus on over his 3 year term in Parliament. View the article at www.pasifikawire.com (photo credit: Teanau Tuiono supplied)

Pasifika women are taking a leading role in the Pasifika Church Renovation Project in the Waikato region. Felila Asiata-Feausi will oversee the programme management of the renovation of four Pasifika Churches in Hamilton. View the story at www.pasifikawire.com

Featuring the CEO of Pacific Business Trust, Pelenato Sakalia who says it's getting back to basics and to being relevant for Pasifika business and communities.  See the accompanying post on the Pasifika Wire website.

In Pasifika Wire's first ever Podcast, Labour MP for Wellington electorate Mana, Barbara Rachael Fati Palepa Edmonds spoke about her journey to becoming a member of Parliament, the importance of having Pasifika and diverse voices around the decision table and the importance of policy that can impact the lives of Pasifika communities.