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Major changes to NZ visitor visas for Pacific Islanders but opposition MPs say there's more to be done
Major changes for Pacific Islanders applying for New Zealand visitor visas have been announced but opposition MPs say more ...
The Pacific islands that don't want to be Hawaii
The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come.
From ‘legacy’ to latest: A look at New Zealand’s temples - Clone
Hamilton started a legacy of South Pacific houses of the Lord; Auckland is the latest to be dedicated in a line of 22 total ...
Boing Boing on MSN4d
Lost art of coconut shell navigation: How Pacific islanders crossed oceans
If you watched my previously-recommended documentary about ocean-crossing Polynesians, here is a terrific book with even more ...
Maiava Nathaniel Lees on the evolution of Pacific representation and knowing where you come from
Actor Maiava Nathaniel Lees has played characters in some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, including The Matrix and The ...
Pacific island nations unite to support West Papua amid human rights violations
The ongoing conflict in the resource-rich province of Indonesia has drawn renewed international attention as a coalition of Pacific states voices support for the region's push for independence.
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'Nuanced solutions': Visa restrictions eased for Pacific Islanders visiting NZ
New Zealand is easing visa restrictions for visitors from Pacific Island nations, the New Zealand foreign affairs and immigration ministers announced on Friday. From early July, visitors from ...
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‘Make it easier and cheaper’: New Zealand eases visa restrictions for Pacific Island nations
New Zealand is easing visa restrictions for visitors from Pacific Island nations, the New Zealand foreign affairs and immigration ministers announced on Friday. From early July, visitors from ...