Breadcrumbs List.
Pacific
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University launches inaugural Pacific Strategy
10 June 2025
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has launched its first Pacific Strategy – Ala o le Moana (2025-2030) – marking a historic milestone in the University’s 142-year history.
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Sir Collin Tukuitonga becomes first knighted professor from Niue
7 June 2025
University hosts inaugural lecture: An Advocate for Equity, by newly promoted Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga KNZM at the Fale Pasifika on 5 June.
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Fagali‘i and Leauva‘a student draws on strength of Sāmoan culture
5 June 2025
Manaaki scholar Angela-Lani Ah Sam Tuiafiso celebrates Sāmoa Language Week in Aotearoa, away from her homeland.
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Pātaka Kōrero/Fale o Tala wins design and architecture award
3 June 2025
Graduate Will Chomchoei wins Australasian design and architecture award, announced at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne on 28 May.
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Experts examine climate impacts on Pacific health
30 May 2025
The devastating impacts of climate change on health in the Pacific Islands will be discussed at a symposium at the University of Auckland on 5 June.
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Celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa 1-7 June
30 May 2025
Celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa - Sāmoa Language Week 1 - 7 June.
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Calling Indigenous and Pacific changemakers for 2026 fellowship
29 May 2025
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity 2026 cohort.
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Breaking barriers: filmmaker Vea Mafile’o
29 May 2025
An art school education helped springboard Vea Mafile'o into the screen industry. The filmmaker tells Janet McAllister about her journey from Hamilton to Sundance – and beyond.
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Taking the mic: Māori and Pacific voices in the media
26 May 2025
Savvy media interaction can shape the perception and success of community-led health initiatives, particularly for Māori and Pacific people, according to a recent study.
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Addressing racism and the gender pay gap
26 May 2025
The Women of Colour staff network, in partnership with Te Tumu Herenga at Waipapa Taumata Rau, hosted a panel on ‘Racism and the Gender Pay Gap’ on 21 May.
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Pacific graduate realises childhood dream
22 May 2025
Law and Arts graduate Nikita Sionetali-Tuitea has had dreams of becoming a lawyer since her days at primary school. She crossed the stage on 15 May.
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NZ Governor-General visits Fale Pasifika
21 May 2025
NZ's Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, visited the Fale Pasifika on 20 May, formally opening the 99th Council Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.