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Kua tau e au te taua lelei, kua taunuku kite hini, kua fakatalitali mai la mo oku te pale o te amiotonu.

Many Pacific peoples will share the nation’s grief at the death of Sir Paul Reeves, acting Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Hon Tariana Turia said today.

Education Minister Anne Tolley says a mid-term review of the Pasifika Education Plan (2009-2012) shows positive results in early childhood education, schooling and the Youth Guarantee for Pasifika children and young people.

The review found that Pasifika participation in early childhood education (ECE) has increased by 9.5 per cent since 2009. It also showed some improvement in NCEA Level 2 attainment, good retention levels at secondary schools, and that twenty per cent of Youth Guarantee places are being filled by Pasifika 16 and 17 year olds.

The Musical Island Boys Barbershop Quartet from Wellington took the first non-English song to the International Open Barbershop Championships held this past week in Kansas City, Missouri taking out second place – an achievement to be truly proud of, says Acting Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Tariana Turia.

Young Pacific people with talent, leadership skills and passion should be finalising their applications for this year’s Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards, the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Georgina te Heuheu said.

Parents, friends and peers are also being encouraged to think about 17-24 year-olds they know who fit the criteria, and to shoulder-tap them to apply. Applications for this year’s awards close on Monday July 4.

Acknowledging the importance of elders as integral to strong families and communities was just one of the key messages raised by the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Georgina te Heuheu at a Pacific event marking World Elder Abuse and Awareness Day.

Mrs te Heuheu was acknowledging the work of TOA Pacific Incorporated of Auckland, provider of services to older Pacific people for up to 15 years, mainly in Auckland and Manukau.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu today welcomed the opening of the new Pacific Media Network studio in Wellington, and in collaboration with Whitireia Journalism School.

The studio expands the Pacific Radio Network with Niu FM now broadcasting across the Wellington region.

‘’Niu FM’s foray into the Capital increases the reach of Pacific language programming and news to Pacific communities which helps many people stay connected with their culture and identity,’’ Dr Coleman says.

From modest beginnings some four years ago, Samoan Language Week has not only grown into a prominent fixture in the national calendar of important events, but it has also gone global says the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Georgina te Heuheu

Mrs te Heuheu was referring to the myriad of events being staged around New Zealand this week, as well as the entry of Samoan communities in the USA and Australia into New Zealand’s celebrations.

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu is calling on young Pacific people to apply for the Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards, which recognise creativity, leadership, innovation and inspiration.

"I'm asking them to put aside any shyness and put themselves forward for these important awards.

National Member of Parliament, Georgina te Heuheu, today announced her decision to retire from politics at the end of the current term.

"Now is a good time to go. The National Party is in good heart. It has strong leadership. The National Government has outlined a credible programme for New Zealand's future, and it's now time for family and friends.

More than 200 Pacific scholarships are being awarded at this year's Pacific Health Workforce Awards in Auckland.

"To have so many successful candidates of such outstanding calibre is very good news for overall Pacific health outcomes," says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu.

This year 203 Pacific students in medicine, nursing, oral health, midwifery and the allied health areas of physiotherapy and social work are receiving awards at the annual Pacific Health Workforce Awards

Pacific people in Christchurch, while hard-hit by the February earthquake, are being well-supported in their efforts to recover, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu says.

Mrs te Heuheu is today visiting some badly damaged sites in the eastern suburbs - home to many of the city’s 12,000 Pacific people.

“I am interested to see how well services are being accessed,” said Mrs te Heuheu.

The introduction of a new nursing degree which incorporates Pacific values to complement clinical capability was an investment in the wellbeing of Pacific communities, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Hon Georgina te Heuheu said today.

Mrs te Heuheu was speaking at the launch of the Manukau Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme in Auckland.

“I welcome the launch of this degree programme, as Pacific health workforce development is also a Government priority.”

Pacific students entrepreneurial success was a sign of the future make-up of the New Zealand economy, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today.

Mrs te Heuheu was speaking at the launch of a new start-up fund to increase Pacific participation in the Lion Foundation’s Young Enterprise Scheme (YES).

“The spirit of enterprise and business is catching on among young Pacific people, and I am delighted to recognise and support this momentum”, Mrs te Heuheu said.

The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Georgina te Heuheu, has announced the appointment of six new members to the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs' Advisory Council. Mrs te Heuheu has also reappointed five existing members, and reduced total membership of the Council from 13 to 11.

The new members are Usufonoimanu Peseta Betty Sio, Alfred Ngaro, Ikamafana Tameifuna, Les Atoni, Tina McNicholas and Reverend Tom Etuata.

Those reappointed for a further term are Galumalemana Alfred Hunkin, Mrs Mary Cole, Dr Palatasa Havea, Rev Nove Vailaau and Mrs Sagaa Malua.

The growing number of successful Pacific Island businesses was a sign of the future make up of the New Zealand economy, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said at the 25^th

Young Pacific and Maori women are leading the way in taking up a vaccine which protects them against infection with HPV (human papillomavirus), Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu sa

The Health Minister Tony Ryall, and Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Georgina te Heuheu have congratulated the Alliance Health Plus PHO group at the beginning of work on their Integrated Family H

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The Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, Hon Georgina te Heuheu, has announced the appointment of Peter Kiely, Dr Paul Blaschke, Tagaloatele Dr Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop, Sandy Gauntlett and Pen

New Zealanders are being encouraged to embrace Samoan Language Week (31st May to 5th June) and learn a few words and phrases as part of our country's growing diversity, says Minister of Pacific Isl

Budget 2010 will provide a significant boost to the economic prospects of Pacific people, Pacific Island Minister Georgina te Heuheu says.

Radio broadcaster Elma Maua was a leader in her field of journalism and a trailblazer for Pacific Island people generally and will be greatly missed, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heu

The Government is determined to improve the health of Pacific people and increase their participation in the health sector, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today.