• 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

Our Vision

Together, Our Mana grows stronger

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

Our Programs

Internships 

Our Projects

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.

Our Partner

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) represents New Zealand in formal communications with other countries and their governments.

By building connections and influence in other countries, MFAT works to secure outcomes that matter to New Zealand.

MFAT also monitors and interprets changes in international political, diplomatic and trade situations

PCF gratefully acknowledges MFAT who is a long-standing partner and assists the Foundation to ensure its initiatives have a positive impact in the Pacific region.