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Labour is pledging a strong focus on economic development, as well as greater support for Pacific languages and culture, in its Pacific policy released today.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The first board of trustees for the new national Pacific radio network was announced today by Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche and Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

Announcment of new education funding for Pacific peoples, part of Budget 2002

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

21 December 2001Media Statement
Radio Network Expressions of Interest Wanted

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

20 December 2001Media Statement
Government announces Pacific access scheme

Government Ministers today announced a limited access programme for residents from Tonga and the small Pacific atolls of Tuvalu and Kiribati.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

14 December 2001Media Statement
Pacific FM Network Gets Go-Ahead

Embargoed until noon Saturday 15 December 2001

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

14 November 2001 – embargoed until 3pmMedia Statement
350 more places in Pacific Early Childhood Education

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

7 November 2001Media Statement
Samoana Video Launched

Samoa’s first film history will have its New Zealand launch tonight.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

18 October 2001Media Statement
Ministers Join Niue Celebrations

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

August 24 2001Media Statement
Teaching Opportunities Available

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche today urged Pacific people to consider applying for teaching scholarships in the next few weeks.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

Embargoed until 10pm, 26 July 2001

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

20 July 2001Media Statement
Pacific Development Assistance Welcomed

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

11 July 2001Media Statement
Pacific Budget Initiatives Explained

A series of fono for Pacific communities to learn more about the Budget begins today.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The Pacific Business Trust gets a $500,000 increase in the budget.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The sounds and music of the Pacific will be preserved in the first Pacific Island Sound Archives, launched today by Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche and contemporary Pacific musicians at the Otara Music Arts Centre.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific representatives from eight regions throughout New Zealand have completed plans of action on how they will strengthen their communities and work in partnership with Government Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche announced today.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The Government today announced initiatives to improve learning opportunities for Pacific students who speak English as a second language.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

A nationwide strategy aimed at improving the health of Pacific peoples in New Zealand has been welcomed by Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and MP for Maungakiekie Mark Gosche has wished world heavyweight boxing contender David Tua well when he fronts up for the world title in Las Vegas on Sunday.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Mark Gosche welcomed news that 14 Pacific health providers are to receive funding from the $1.5 million Pacific Island Provider Development Fund.

A further $5 million will be distributed in the new year.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Mark Gosche has welcomed new scholarships to encourage Pacific early childhood educators.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche urged Pacific peoples to consider a teaching career today.

"Teachers make a huge difference in the lives of our children, and the future of our communities," he said today.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

Better representation of Pacific people in health sector

The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Mark Gosche said today that he was pleased to see a strong representation of Pacific peoples on New Zealand's District Health Boards.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs

Kia orana, Ni sa bula, Taloha ni, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa atu, Halo Olaketa, Ia orana, Kia Ora, Greetings, Talofa Lava

Pacific peoples helped build New Zealand into the country that it is today.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Pacific Island Affairs