Su'a William Sio
Parata fails Pacific Island Affairs ministry for policy advice
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs has been given a "not achieved" by its minister, Hekia Parata, for the quality of policy advice and support for her office. Audio
Language week to highlight Tuvalu's plight
A serious message about the very survival of their identify accompanies the first-ever Tuvalu Language Week. Audio
Cook Islanders in NZ want more done to preserve language
Cook Island community in NZ says more needs to be done to preserve the language for future generations. Audio
MPs say Samoan migrants in New Zealand can't find jobs
MPs say Samoan migrants who arrive under quota ballot scheme find it hard to get jobs and add to New Zealand's high Pacific unemployment rate. Audio
MPs pass law to stop big anonymous donations in local elections
MPs have passed a law designed to put an end to big anonymous donations in local body elections. Audio
NZ opposition call to refocus on Pacific's needs
New Zealand's opposition spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs calls for government to focus more on the real needs of Pacific community domestically and internationally. Audio
NZ opposition call to refocus on Pacific's needs
New Zealand's opposition spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs calls for government to focus more on the real needs of Pacific community domestically and internationally. Audio
NZ opposition call to refocus on Pacific's needs
New Zealand's opposition spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs calls for government to focus more on the real needs of Pacific community domestically and internationally. Audio
Pacific Island leaders want seats for minorities
A call from some Pacific Island leaders, for parliamentary and city council seats to be set aside for Pacific people, has been heard at three consultations with the government-appointed Constitutional… Audio
Labour MP votes against Gay Marriage Bill
Same sex couples will be able to get married from late August, after the Marriage Amendment Bill passed into law last night. Audio
Labour announces Pacific Island policy
Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su'a William Sio discusses education, immigration and the challenges facing Pacific Island communities after the party's launch at the North Shore Pasifika Festival… Audio
Georgina Te Heu Heu ignores ministry's advice
The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs was warned by her own ministry there were significant risks behind awarding nearly five million dollars to a privately run Pacific Island social services… Audio
The local Samoan community in New Zealand is grief stricken.
The Labour MP for Mangere, Su'a William Sio, says he was at a citizenship ceremony in Manukau when news of the tsunami broke. Audio
Police assure no arrests for overstayers offering information
The police officer leading the investigation into Gerard Otimi over the sale of alleged fake passports and visas to Pacific Islanders is promising not to arrest people who come forward with… Audio
Visa scams
Su'a William SIO, Labour MP for Mangere and Head of Immigration New Zealand, Andrew Annakin. Audio
Questions Over Mayor's Workload
Mr Brown remains in a critical condition in Auckland Hospital's intensive care unit this morning. Audio
