Tag: Governance
NZ’s Waitangi Day 2023 – why Article 3 of the Treaty...
ANALYSIS: By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato; Claire Breen, University of Waikato, and Valmaine Toki, University of Waikato
The heated (and often confused) debate about...
Iwi leaders warn Hipkins not to bow over Three Waters co-governance
By Jamie Tahana, RNZ News Te Ao Māori journalist at Waitangi, and Russell Palmer, digital political journalist
Iwi leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand have accused opposition...
Future of Fiji’s democracy at stake over coalition, warns Ratuva
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
New Zealand-based Fijian academic Professor Steven Ratuva says that if the coalition government is strong, resilient and lasts, “this will...
Fiji’s President suspends police chief Qiliho and prisons boss Kean
RNZ Pacific
The President of Fiji has suspended the country's chief of police and its head of prison services following advice from the Constitutional Offices...
Sepuloni’s ‘historic’ appointment symbolic for NZ, say Pacific leaders
RNZ News
Leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand's Pacific community believe the appointment of the country's first deputy prime minister of Pacific descent will bring positive...
NZ’s incoming PM Chris Hipkins singles out ‘global inflation pandemic’ as...
RNZ News
Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins of Aotearoa New Zealand has signalled tackling the "inflation pandemic" will be a top priority for his cabinet's...
‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’...
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University
Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means...
Fiji minister’s assurance after military chief expresses ‘shortcut’ concerns
RNZ Pacific
Fiji's Home affairs Minister has held an urgent meeting with the nation's military chief after he expressed concern about the new People's Alliance-led...
FLNKS congratulates Fiji PM Rabuka and his coalition government
By Timoci Vula in Suva
The Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of Kanaky New Caledonia has congratulated Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his...
Rabuka’s ‘wasteful spending’ spotlight now turns onto FBC, Fiji Sun
By Wata Shaw in Suva
After the termination of Qorvis Communications and Vatis, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has indicated that attention has now shifted to...
Rabuka tells Bainimarama: provide evidence ‘for your lies’ or face law
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva
Fiji's opposition leader Voreqe Bainimarama has been warned to provide evidence of allegations he has made against the coalition government...
FijiFirst seems to be ‘confused’ over role of Aiyaz, says Naidu
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
The opposition FijiFirst party still "seems to be confused" about the role of its general secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, says prominent...
Aiyaz ousted as Fiji MP over taking public office, rules Speaker
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
FijiFirst Party general secretary and former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is no longer a Member of Fiji's Parliament, says Speaker Ratu...
Fiji plans to ‘restore confidence’ in USP partnership, says Professor Prasad
By Rakesh Kumar in Suva
Fiji's Minister of Finance and deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says all coalition partners in the new government have...
Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’
By Timoci Vula in Suva
Fiji lawyer and former human rights activist Imrana Jalal has offered a "warning" to her motherland that should people be...
No time to waste – Fiji’s Rabuka starts work on 100-day...
By Shayal Devi in Suva
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has already started work to achieve the People’s Alliance-led coalition 100-day plan outlined in its...
Senior figures question Fiji government’s close links with ‘doomsday’ cult
RNZ Pacific
Former prime ministers, an opposition leader, and an ex-central bank governor have added their voices to a growing chorus of concerns about the...
Australia and New Zealand’s ‘deafening silence’ on Pacific democracy and human...
ANALYSIS: By Biman Chand Prasad in Suva
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting has ended and what is intriguing is the deafening silence on declining...
Gisborne district councillor hits out over lack of Māori leadership
By Matthew Rosenberg in Gisborne
A Gisborne councillor has called into question the mayor’s ability to lead the region forward, saying her background makes it...
MPs boycott forces delay in Vanuatu constitution amendments debate
RNZ Pacific
Vanuatu's Speaker was forced to suspend a special parliamentary sitting today after the opposition and several government MPs did not turn up.
They were...
To meet the Chinese challenge in the Pacific, NZ needs to...
ANALYSIS: By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato
This week’s White House meeting between NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and US President Joe Biden reflected a...
Transparency watchdog seeks US help to tackle Pacific corruption
RNZ Pacific
Strengthening democracy and rolling back corruption in the Pacific must be front of mind for Pacific leaders meeting with the US Secretary of...