Pacific Economy
Who are Pacific People in Aotearoa?
'Pacific peoples' or ‘Pasifika’ describes people living in New Zealand who have migrated from the Pacific Islands or identify with the Pacific Islands because of ancestry or heritage. These islands include Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Kiribati and Rotuma.
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Each island group has their own cultural practices and language, including differences in terms of demographic characteristics, migratory experiences, socio-cultural belief systems and practices.
In Aotearoa, 67% of Pacific peoples are born in New Zealand and have more than one ethnicity reflecting a diverse, multicultural community.
Our approach to the Pacific economy is an intimate understanding of Pacific peoples and the influences which drive their socio economic aspirations and wellbeing.
What is the Pacific Economy?
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