Reframing literature through a Māori and Pacific lens
Source: Massey University Dr Tina Makereti has created a new course on Oceanic literatures of Aotearoa A new Massey University course looks set to radically reframe what we traditionally consider in the study of literature. Novelist and Massey creative writing lecturer, Dr Tina Makereti (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangatahi) has created a unique course […]
Read More →Massey University and National Library partner to support emerging Pacific artists
Source: Massey University Origins of Taboo by Lili Lovell-Wood. Massey University’s College of Creative Arts has partnered with the National Library of New Zealand to develop a pilot Pasifika Arts Residency. The residency grants a graduate student of Pacific descent free access to the Pacific Collections, research librarians and other staff and resources at National […]
Read More →Massey’s College of Creative Arts to visit Auckland
Source: Massey University Dancers shot by Matt Luani. Year 13 students can bring their portfolios along to three Creative Arts portfolio review sessions at Nathan Homestead, Mangere Arts Centre and Ōtāhuhu College to meet with staff and learn more about studying at Toi Rauwhārangi. Students can gain pre-approval into the Bachelor of Design, Fine Arts or […]
Read More →Happy Faces on Graduation Day
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 6 mins ago On graduation day, Muli Tuanaki was surrounded by his family. Studying a degree is certainly not a walk in the park. For graduate Muli Tuanaki the hard work has paid off. We are passionate about sharing inspiring stories of our students. And we are particularly […]
Read More →A strong voice for Pasifika people in healthcare
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News A strong voice for Pasifika people in healthcare 3 mins ago Rosalia, Alma and Victoria (from left) are three of very few Pasifika nursing students. Samoan Bachelor of Nursing students Rosalia Taotofi, Victoria Lealaiauloto Nofoaiga and Alma Su’a received this year’s Ministry of Health Pasifika Scholarship. […]
Read More →Pasifika Director calls for media cultural awareness
Source: Massey University Associate Professor Malakai Koloamatangi. Massey Pasifika Director Associate Professor Malakai Koloamatangi has welcomed the censure of talkback host Heather du Plessis-Allanfor denigrating comments she made about the Pacific Islands, but says more has to be done to ensure our media is culturally aware. The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) found Newstalk ZB’s Heather du […]
Read More →Massey researchers to present at World Conference on Health Promotion
Source: Massey University Felicity Ware from Te Pūtahi a Toi: School of Māori Knowledge, will have an exhibit at the World Conference on Health Promotion, and present on teaching whānau how to weave their own wahakura – woven harakeke basket for babies to sleep in. Massey University staff and students will be well represented at […]
Read More →A life well lived paves way to encourage Pasifika women in communication
Source: Pacific Media Centre Analysis published with permission of PMC Geraldine Lopdell’s family was looking for a fitting way to celebrate a “life well lived” when they decided to set up one of AUT’s newest awards. During life, Geraldine had been an excellent teacher and artist, a supportive and generous friend and a captivating storyteller […]
Read More →Massey University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori
Source: Massey University Distinguished Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith, Massey’s next Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori Internationally-renowned Māori academic and educator Distinguished Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith is joining Massey University as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori. Professor Smith, of Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Aitanga a Hauiti and Kāti Māmoe, was chief executive of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in […]
Read More →Multi-choice in data gathering needed for multiple ethnicity
Source: Massey University A quarter of young New Zealanders identify with multiple ethnic identities including Māori and Pasifika, but this is not captured in data collection, according to new research (image-Auckland Pasifika Festival/Wikimedia Commons). A quarter of young New Zealanders identify with more than one ethnic group, mostly as a mix of Pākehā, Māori and […]
Read More →Self-assessment skills lift Pasifika tertiary success
Source: Massey University Kisione Manu investigated the role of self-assessent among Pasifika students enrolled in tertiary education Being schooled in the art of self-assessment is one of the key drivers of success for Pasifika students in tertiary education, according to a master’s research by Tongan distance student Kisione Manu. His Master of Education thesis, Self-assessment in […]
Read More →Telling the real stories behind ‘plastic’ Pacific islanders and stereotypes
A look at the lives of Pacific islanders who choose to ignore or struggle to embrace their heritage. Video: Plastic Polynesia trailer By Leilani Sitagata Two final-year communication studies students at Auckland University of Technology decided for their end-of-year project to film a mini documentary about what it means to be a “plastic” islander. The […]
Read More →Know how to ‘ni hao’ – Chinese language in the Pacific
Source: Massey University Teaching and learning developments for Chinese language in the Pacific are the focus of the summit. An educational summit at Massey University’s Auckland campus will look at issues and innovations in teaching and learning the Chinese language in Pacific countries in schools, universities, workplaces and homes. The one-day summit on September 24, […]
Read More →Peters announces NZ$10m boost to fund dedicated Pacific TV channel
Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to media in Nauru Image: Jason Oxenham/NZH/RNZ By RNZ Pacific New Zealand will spend $NZ10 million in the next three years on a Pasifika television channel for the region. The Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting service would be expanded to include a dedicated channel with New Zealand content. New Zealand’s Deputy Prime […]
Read More →German views on dietary research explored
Source: Massey University PhD student Nikki Renall visits a sunflower field in Salzburg, Austria, after her six-week stay in Germany, working at the Max Rubner-Institut. Nutritional Sciences PhD student Nikki Renall has recently returned from Germany, where she spent six weeks at the Max Rubner-Institut (MRI) in Karlsruhe, approximately 150 kilometres south of Frankfurt. The […]
Read More →Maths award for raising Pasifika and Māori success
Source: Massey University (from left) Tom Lowrie (MERGA President) with Dr Jodie Hunter, Trevor Bills, Professor Bobbie Hunter and Janette Bobis (MERGA Vice-President – Research) at the conference on the Auckland campus where the award was presented (photo/Simone Steele). Massey University mathematics education specialists have won a major award for their research in designing new […]
Read More →Politics and psychology researchers awarded
Source: Massey University Distinction in Research Awards MC Professor Bill Fish with awardees Dr Emily Beausoleil, Dr Rochelle Stewart-Withers and Professor Christine Stephens, with Pro Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley. Health and ageing in Aotearoa, and how to give voice to minorities in politics are the specialist projects of staff recognised at the College of […]
Read More →HRC funding puts care of Pasifika elders under spotlight
Source: Massey University Members of Toa Pacific Inc, an advocacy organisation for Pasifika older people and their carers who will be part of the study The study has received $599,000 over three years from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) and will involve some 50 families in South Auckland and Palmerston North. Drawing on […]
Read More →About the Pacific Media Centre
Author profile: Pacific Media Centre Informed journalism and media research Informed journalism and media research contributes to economic, political and social development and AUT University’s Pacific Media Centre – Te Amokura – seeks to stimulate research into contemporary Māori, Pasifika and ethnic diversity media and culture production. The PMC, founded in 2007, also collaborates with […]
Read More →Investment critical for a digital Kiwi nation
Auckland – The future of New Zealand’s economy hangs on its ability to swiftly embrace and invest in digital tech skills, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. He was commenting today on the release of a major digital skills report released by the New Zealand Digital Skills Forum, which is a collaborative group of leading […]
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