• 48% of New Zealanders think colonisation had a negative affect on Pacific nations

    Source: New Zealanders’ Perception of the Pacific Report 2022

  • 65% of New Zealanders feel the Dawn Raids apology was needed

    Source: New Zealanders’ Perception of the Pacific Report 2022

  • Total population of Pacific region 12,326,150 and growing

    Source: New Zealanders’ Perception of the Pacific Report 2022

  • Pacific island export value to New Zealand $1.1 billion NZD

    Source: New Zealanders’ Perception of the Pacific Report 2022

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Upcoming events

  • Closing the Connection Gap: New Zealanders, the Pacific, and Global Affairs

    AUCKLAND

    Thurs 30th October 5:00-7:00PM

    New Zealanders value the Pacific — but do they feel truly connected? Our new report reveals a connection gap. Join PCF and NZIIA for a panel discussion with leaders and changemakers to explore what this means for policy, business, and diplomacy.

  • Closing the Connection Gap: New Zealanders, the Pacific, and Global Affairs

    WELLINGTON

    Wednesday 5th November: 5:30 - 7:30PM

    PCF and NZIIA will host “Closing the Connection Gap: New Zealanders, the Pacific, and Global Affairs” in Wellington. We’ll unpack insights from the new Perceptions of New Zealanders of the Pacific Report and what they mean for Aotearoa’s future in the region.

  • Closing the Connection Gap: New Zealanders, the Pacific, and Global Affairs

    CHRISTCHURCH

    DATE: TBC

    The conversation continues in Christchurch, where PCF will host a panel exploring insights from the Perceptions of New Zealanders of the Pacific Report.

    Details to come. Watch this Space.

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Together, Our Mana grows stronger

Resilient & prosperous Pacific peoples’ mana is enriched by fair and respectful relationships across Aotearoa New Zealand & the Pacific region

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New Zealanders’ Perceptions of the Pacific

The “New Zealanders’ Perceptions of the Pacific” takes a deep dive into the relationships and perceptions that New Zealanders’ have with the Pacific region, Moana Oceania, and its peoples.

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