The annual Pacific Islands News Association meeting is on in Niue. Pacific Media Network Chief Executive Don Mann joined #PacificMornings to give an update on the conference and what it means for the Pacific region.

Nearly half of employees in New Zealand don't think their leadership is as diverse as the workforce, according to a new report. Caren Rangi is a facilitator for the Institute of Directors and joins us now to discuss why we need more Pacific representation in leadership roles.

It was a big win for the ACT Party this week with charter schools passing into legislation. So will it actually improve Pacific achievement rates, or will it pave the way for privatisation? Charter Schools Advocate Alwyn Poole and PPTA’s Austen Pageau joined #PacificMornings to debate.

Tav Pacific director Sheena Tavioni runs one of the most popular Pacific design labels in New Zealand and today she is speaking at the Elevate Sustainable Business event in Newmarket.If people want to attend the event - they need to email projects@ecg.nz for more details.

Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad is urging the government to seek community-led approaches when it comes to tackling youth offending. #PacificMornings #ChildrensCommissioner #ManaMokopuna #ClaireAchmad #NZpolitics #YouthCrime