New Zealand Parliamentarians' Group on Population and Development

04/08/2026

Another week, another wonderful language! This week we celebrate Cook Islands Māori Language Week. Language is such a great way to acknowledge the Pacific's uniqueness. Click to find out how you can connect to the events taking place this week to celebrate Cook Islands Māori!

Celebrate Cook Islands Māori Language Week with us. Download resources to celebrate with your workplace, school, family and friends.

31/07/2026

is celebrating the opportunity for 31 women MPs from 14 Pacific to take "part in a wānanga hosted by the New Zealand Parliament, with a focus on 'decision-making and influencing change across the Pacific.'"

Currently "women make up just 7.7 percent of MPs across Oceania" (excluding New Zealand and Australia). For the future of all communities, it is vital for more diverse voices to be heard and represented in leadership, including MPs.

For decades, parliamentary politics across the Pacific region has largely been shaped by men. This week, women parliamentarians from across the region gathered in Wellington with a focus on changing that.

27/07/2026

This week we're celebrating Bislama Language Week with our Ni-Vanuatu whānau (or famili)! Vanuatu is an incredible archipelago of more than 80 islands where there are over 120 indigenous languages spoken. Check out the everyday phrases below to practice your Bislama!

24/07/2026

Yesterday held our Quarter 3 meeting where we had the privilege to discuss several recent conferences where was represented:

- 's 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women with Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand, including Tufuga Rhia Taonui who was selected as the NGO delegate;
- Conference;
- 's 59th session Conference on Population and Development

Connecting representatives, NGOs, and other government ministries is vital to learning from each other and ensuring a coherent strategy to improving and .

21/07/2026

Today we highlight the research report titled 'Understanding attitudes towards sexual and reproductive health in the Kingdom of Tonga.'

This report was conducted as part of the Amanaki Lelei project, co-funded by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa, implemented in partnership with Tonga Family Health Association. The research aimed to provide evidence of how SRH services and information are currently accessed, particularly by youth, and the challenges they face. Vital research to advance and .

A new research report has been published as part of the ‘Amanaki Lelei (Hope) project funded through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa.

14/07/2026

The Supreme Court of India recently took another step in recognising the value and contribution a homemaker adds to their household and country by awarding monthly compensation in loss of domestic and caregiving services. The court wrote, “Housewives contribute to the household. They are nation builders. They build the nation."

The Supreme Court of India has declared homemakers as nation builders. A monthly compensation of Rs. 30,000 will now be awarded for the loss of domestic and caregiving services. The court acknowledged the economic value of unpaid household work. This ruling recognizes the significant contributions o...

22/06/2026

Check out the May 2026 newsletter to learn about their presence at Women Deliver, the implementing partnership with , and more vital work surrounding gender equality.

https://afppd.net/afppdwp/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Asian-Forum-Newsletter-12.pdf

03/06/2026

In honour of Samoa Language Week check out some everyday phrases in Samoan below and practice with your aiga, uo, ma e masani (family, friends, and acquaintances)!

29/04/2026

Wonderful collaboration and celebration of the work being done to improve gender equality around the world!

As chair of Wedd MP for Tukituki has participated in different panels discussing how to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the initiatives taken in New Zealand.

14/04/2026

Check out the latest newsletter from The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD). Important work being done by members throughout the region, including who hosted an online briefing in February.

https://afppd.net/afppdwp/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Asian-Forum-Newsletter-11.pdf