As New Zealand navigates shifting global relationships and a changing Pacific landscape, understanding how we see and connect with our Pacific neighbours has never been more important.

Join us for Closing the Connection Gap: New Zealanders, the Pacific, and Global Affairs — a thought-provoking panel series presented in collaboration with the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA).

Grounded in insights from the 2025 Perceptions of New Zealanders of the Pacific Report, this discussion explores what it means for Aotearoa to be a Pacific nation, how we can deepen our relationships across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, and what steps we can take to bridge the connection gap.

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The NZ Institute of International Affairs Pacific Symposium 2024 highlighted the complexities of international politics and geostrategic competition in the Pacific. PCF is proud to have co-sponsored this symposium, contributing to critical discussions that align with our mission to strengthen identity, deepen relationships, and amplify Pacific voices.

We invite our Pacific kainga to join the conversation and view the recorded sessions on our YouTube channel, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on navigating geostrategic competition in the Pacific.