Podcasts about Pacific Islands Forum

Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry unpack another bad week for the Coalition after Sussan Ley sacked senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the shadow cabinet. But that wasn't the only political story this week – the Barries also examine Victoria's historic treaty with First Peoples and the prime minister's attendance at the Pacific Islands Forum.

RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham reports from the Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara.

Pro-Palestine protestors are set to march across the Harbour Bridge in Auckland on Saturday. Last week, Te Paati Māori's Oriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, beating Labour's Peeni Henare. And this year's Pacific Islands Forum is taking place this week in the Solomon Islands. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Shanan Halbert about all of these issues. 

The Prime Minister has said there is tremendous unity amongst Pacific nations, as they get ready to sign a peace declaration and decide how to engage with development partners from outside the region. Christopher Luxon is in the Solomon Islands for this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, which has been dogged by debate over the host nation's decision to bar non-Pacific so-called "dialogue partners" like the US, UK and China. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Lisa Owen from Honiara.

US President Donald Trump warned Qatar about an Israeli strike on Hamas officials ahead of time. Plus, Australia signs a new security pact with Fiji and NAB slashes jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major security agreement with Vanuatu has been delayed ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in the Solomon Islands. Amid concerns over the impacts on Vanuatu's regional partnerships and infrastructure investment, Vanuatu says the $500 million deal with Australia needs further consideration.

Climate resilience and a peace declaration are on the table with the Prime Minister landing in Solomon Islands this morning for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

The Pacific Islands Forum is starting on Monday with leaders gathering in Solomon Islands. Caleb Fotheringham reports from Honiara.

This week on Tagata o te Moana: FAST party wins Samoa's snap general election; Bougainvillieans hit the polls; It's Pacific Islands Forum leaders week; New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters is on the show; France voices 'frustration' over donor exclusion from PIF Leaders' Summit in Honiara; Pacific leaders are expected to reaffirm their recognition of Indonesia's sovereignty over West Papua at PIFLM; A small Maori community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline; Hundreds of Pacific delegates at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia, paying tribute to Maori monarch Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Andreyka and John discuss the Pacific Islands Forum, U.S. engagement in the region, and Nauru's Chinese investment deal.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, regular Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about four-year parliament terms, the High Court challenge against the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, and the Public Services Commissioner investigating potential changes to several lived experience ministries. For International Desk, they spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about the current experiences of international students in the United States, especially as the Trump administration targets Universities for funding cuts. For City Counselling this week, Producer Sanat spoke with Councillor Julie Fairey about a new plan up for limited consultation to build higher-density housing within the city.  He also spoke to the University of Auckland's Associate Professor of Pacific Studies Gordon Nanau about the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum and the surrounding geopolitical tensions between Pacific Island nations.

  His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Human rights activist Dr Helen McCue talking about the Gaza she knew before the genocide and the assassinations of journalists and health professionals in Gaza today, Anti nuclear campaigner with ACF Dave Sweeney and the truth about waste from nuclear powered submarines, RMIT Senior Lecturer Dr Binoy Kampmark and some of the other fascists in the Netanyahu government, and Correspondent with Islands Business, Nic Maclellan preparing to go to the Solomon Islands for the 2025 Pacific islands Forum. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Jim and Ray welcome Suzanne Vares-Lum, retired U.S. Army Major General, outgoing President of the East-West Center and Director-designate of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Together they explore the geopolitical significance of the geographically vast but sparsely populated Pacific Islands region.They discuss how these small island nations have found themselves in the midst of the great-power competition between the U.S. and China, while many have also become unlikely players in the cross-strait tensions between Taiwan and China. At the same time, the concerns that preoccupy these nations at international gatherings such as the Pacific Islands Forum include illegal fishing and climate change.Suzy explains how the U.S. has been renewing its commitment to many of these countries through education and leadership programs, as well as opening new embassies and funding infrastructure projects. To close, Ray tells the story of when he dispatched a special forces officer to rescue a stuffed animal.

In Pacific Waves today: King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla join world leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth in Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting (CHOGM); A former highlevel worker at the top Pacific political decision-making body argues the Pacific Islands Forum is more relevant than ever; The first Pasifika independent candidate for Auckland's Entrust election calls for change to South Aucklanders energy bills; The Bougainville Government says a joint understanding has been reached with Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of their new independent moderator, former New Zealand Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae.

In Pacific Waves today: University of the South Pacific staff are on strike, calling for the removal of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia; Susana Suisuiki is in Samoa for CHOGM and shares what leaders, dignitaries and locals in Apia are saying ahead of King Charles III visit on Friday; This week New Caledonia, torn apart by violent riots over the past five months is to receive a high level Pacific Islands Forum fact finding mission; Pasifika Opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the prestigious art form following a two night show in Rarotonga.

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees speaking about war on Lebanon, war in Sudan, lecture free universities, war on Gaza, Part 2 of a conversation between Dr Saree Makdisi, Professor from University of California, and Louise Adler about his recent book Denial In a time of Genocide, James Hita from the Deep Sea Mining Campaign and the absence of this important issue at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga and more, PHD candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis and the life of ex-President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori and his legacy. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Conversation between Dr Saree Makdisi & Louise Adler regarding his latest book Denial in a Time of Genocide, Land forces expo at Melbourne Convention Centre: Analysis by Senior Lecturer at RMIT University Dr Binoy Kampmark, & activist, researcher and broadcaster Jacob Grech, Academic, researcher, military analyst and peace activist, Professor Richard Tanter – Are nuclear bombs on board B-52 bombers in Australia? Correspondent for Islands Business, Nic Maclellan and part 2 of his report on the Pacific Islands Forum held in Tonga. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Activist Robert Martin and his part in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla forced to stay in Turkey, Correspondent for Islands Business, Nic Maclellan reviews the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, Dr Helen McCue, co-coordinator of APHEDA Union Aid Abroad and why there isn't a ceasefire in Gaza and the cost for the people of Gaza, Professor Richard Broinowki and the dangers posed to the two nuclear power plant complexes in Ukraine and Russia from the ongoing war, Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees and the worthy and the unworthy. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Stephen Dziedzic of the ABC recently reported from the Pacific Islands Forum leaders retreat in Tonga. He joins Darren to unpack a very interesting meeting, focusing in particular on the Pacific Policing Initiative (and PM Albanese's discussions with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, unintentionally recorded on camera) and a reference to Taiwan included in the original communique that was subsequently removed after Beijing forcefully objected (with another interesting exchange caught on camera). Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Corbin Duncan and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Stephen Dziedzic, “Pacific Islands leaders endorse regional policing initiative in strategic victory for Australia”, ABC News, 28 August: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-28/vanuatu-melanesia-officials-warn-policing-could-block-china/104277614 Stephen Dziedzic, “Anthony Albanese caught on camera joking about Pacific Policing Initiative with top US official Kurt Campbell”, ABC News, 29 August: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/albanese-top-us-official-filmed-in-private-chat-pacific/104283976 Stephen Dziedzic, “Pacific Islands Forum says error to blame for Taiwan reference in communique that angered China”, ABC News, 2 September: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-02/pacific-islands-forum-meeting-taiwan-reference-china-ambassador/104299186 John Le Carré, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (novel): https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/john-le-carre Odd Lots (Podcast), “How the White House Thinks About Economic Security”, 15 August: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-15/white-house-advisor-daleep-singh-on-economic-security?srnd=oddlots

Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Germany, China, Tonga and IndiaUkraine suffered several devastating missile attacks this week on the cities of Poltava and Lviv. Despite the more buoyant mood in the country in recent weeks, following Ukraine's incursion into Kursk, it served as a reminder that the threat is ever-present. Nick Beake has been in PoltavaLast weekend, the far right AFD party - won the most votes in a state election in the east German state of Thuringia and came a close second in the state of Saxony. The AfD were especially popular among young voters. Jessica Parker has spoken to some of them in Thuringia.Several cities across China have been devastated by heavy rainfall this year and a super typhoon there this weekend is yet another warning for China's leaders that the country is vulnerable to extreme weather events because the infrastructure in cities cannot cope with such heavy storms. Laura Bicker has been in Zhengzhou where she heard about a possible solution: sponge cities.Last week, leaders from around the Pacific gathered in the small island nation of Tonga to discuss key issues they are facing. The Pacific Islands Forum is the region's biggest meeting of the year – and topping the list of concerns was climate change. But on the agenda, there were plenty of other topics – and controversies - as Katy Watson found out.And finally, the famine in Bengal in the 1940s led to one of the worst losses of civilian life on the allied side during the second world war. Many Indians see this as one of the enduring legacies of empire. Ant Adeane visited one of the survivors that period in his home in West Bengal.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Tom Bigwood Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison

Considering new contributions to the Pacific Resilience Fund, is the global community doing enough to support Pacific Island countries? How has the Falepili Union between Australia and Tuvalu been received more broadly across the region? Will it be replicated? How does the Pacific Policing Initiative fit within the Pacific approach to collective security? How can the Pacific balance the pros and cons of the PALM scheme? In this episode, Maima Koro, Henritta McNeil and Joel Nilon join Bianca Birdsall to reflect on the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum, including the Pacific Resilience Fund, Pacific Policing Initiative, and the role of dialogue partners. Maualaivao Maima Koro is the Pacific Research Fellow and academic co-lead of the Regional Perspectives collaboration between Adelaide University and the Defence Science and Technology Group. Dr Henrietta McNeill is a Research Fellow on Pacific security, geopolitics and regionalism at the ANU Department of Pacific Affairs. Joel Nilon is a Pacific Fellow at the ANU Pacific Security College. Show notes: ANU academic programs – find out more Pacific Policing Initiative Power and Influence in the Pacific Islands – co-authored by Henrietta McNeill We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australia-Japan 2+2, a meeting of Ministers for Defence and Foreign Affairs of Australia and Japan, will take place tomorrow in Victoria. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said, “Japan is an essential partner for Australia, and our two nations work closely together, including through ASEAN, the Pacific Islands Forum and the Quad, to make a vital contribution to the region's security and prosperity." - 日豪の外務・防衛担当が会談する、日豪２プラス２が明日５日、ビクトリア州で行われます。ペニーウォン外相は、「日本はオーストラリアにとって必要不可欠なパートナーであり、日豪両国はASEAN、太平洋諸島フォーラム、クアッドなどを通じて緊密に協力し、地域の安全保障と繁栄に貢献します。」とコメントを発表しました。

At the Pacific Islands forum in Tonga, Australia's prime minister was ‘caught on camera' joking with a senior US official about the cost of a newly announced Pacific policing plan. At the same forum, there were diplomatic fireworks from China, which was upset about references to Taiwan in the communique, while the UN chief issued an ‘SOS' on rising sea levels. Foreign affairs and defence correspondent Daniel Hurst speaks to Reged Ahmad about the drama of the Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Islands Forum has bowed to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit in Tonga. Lydia Lewis reports.

The Pacific Islands Forum has submitted to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit; The Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered in Mangere, Auckland to discuss the Samoa citizenship bill; Guam nuclear test survivors seek justice.

The Pacific Islands Forum has submitted to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit.

Ua pasia i le Pacific Islands Forum le fuafuaga a le malo tele e faavaeina ai se vaega o leoleo tu'u faatasi a le Pasefika, le Pacific Policing Initiative.

Pacific policing, regional security, climate change and the New Caledonia crisis were the main talking points for regional leaders heading into their retreat on Neiafu in Tonga's Vava'u island group on Thursday.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the country is committed to helping the development of its Global South partners, including those in Africa (01:05). The Pacific Islands Forum is underway in Tonga, with leaders hoping to draw global attention to the region's worsening climate situation (05:58). The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed evidence of a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in Russia's Kursk region (13:13).

Melanesian leaders discuss human rights violations in West Papua.

*) Israeli army and Zionist settlers unleash terror upon Palestine Illegal Israeli settlers have shot dead a Palestinian and wounded three others in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. This is part of more than 1,270 Zionist terror attacks targeting Palestinians since October last year. At least 680 Palestinians have since been killed and nearly 6,000 others wounded by Israeli army and the illegal settlers in the occupied territory. *) Palestine lambasts Ben-Gvir's call to build synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque Palestine has denounced a call by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to build a synagogue inside Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. Palestinian Authority said it was an attempt by Ben-Gvir to drag the region into a “religious war”. The Authority added that the Palestinian people will not accept any harm to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, “which is a red line that cannot be crossed under any circumstances”. *) Turn them in now or face prison — New UK law targets ‘zombie-style' knives Police in the UK are urging owners of “zombie-style” knives and machetes to hand them in as part of a national month-long campaign launched by the government. The soon-to-be-outlawed bladed weapons can be surrendered at stations in England and Wales. The government announced on August 19th that from September 23rd, it will be a criminal offence to possess these weapons in the UK. *) Trump blames Harris and Biden for ‘humiliation' in Afghanistan Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has used the third anniversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan to pin the chaotic troop pullout on his Democratic rival for the White House. Trump blamed Kamala Harris, the vice president, and President Joe Biden for what he termed a “catastrophic” withdrawal. Trump said “the humiliation in Afghanistan set off the collapse of American credibility and respect all over the world.” *) Pacific Islands Forum urges polluters to pay for climate damage “If you pollute, you should pay,” Pacific leaders say. Emissions-belching nations have been challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened. The Pacific Islands Forum got underway in Tonga's capital, with leaders hoping to draw global attention to the region's worsening climate plight.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum and it's expected he'll be quizzed about New Zealand's approach to climate action. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke with Corin Dann.

Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job. The Prime Minister is likely to face questions about climate action - and his government's move to grant new oil and gas permits. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more from Nuku'alofa

①Leaders of Pacific Island nations are gathering in Tonga for their annual meeting. What are the issues that matter? (00:46) ②Russia has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least seven people. What's the latest in the Russia-Ukraine conflict? (11:48) ③China has accused Canada of trade protectionism after Ottawa announced it will impose a hefty tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles.(25:20) ④The World Health Organization has launched a global response plan to contain the mpox outbreak.(35:10) ⑤Our interview with Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, on infrastructure partnerships between China and Africa.(43:50)

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an SOS to 'save our seas'.

Hamas says it has rejected new Israeli conditions in the latest Gaza ceasefire talks (01:06). Leaders from Pacific island nations are gathering in Tonga for the annual meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum (15:57). Chinese swimmer Sun Yang takes gold upon his return to the pool (46:23).

Despite pouring rain and an earthquake the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is officially underway in Tonga.

Despite pouring rain and an earthquake the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is officially underway in Tonga; The Tonga government is being urged to prioritise educating people in the kingdom about the importance of recycling; RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora spoke to stakeholders about some of the ongoing issues with the labour mobility scheme in the Bay of Plenty.

The political crisis in New Caledonia is already dominating the agenda as Pacific leaders arrive at the largest regional meeting in Tonga. Lydia Lewis is in Nuku'alofa.

The opening ceremony for the Pacific Islands Forum is about to get underway. Every year, the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit hosts 18 heads of state. Reporter Lydia Lewis spoke to Corin Dann from Nuku'alofa.

An expert in Pacific politics says regional leaders will have their dance cards full at the Forum summit in Tonga next week.

The Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is just days away from opening in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, and frantic efforts are still needed to ensure visitors are housed; More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific have paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae; St Vincent de Paul organisations in New Zealand are sending a container load of clothing, household untensils and medical goods to their sister organisation in Tonga.

The Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is just days away from opening in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, and frantic efforts are still needed to ensure visitors are housed.

Plans for a high level Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia have become messy with the French High Commission in Noumea and the local government at loggerheads over who should be organising the visit and welcoming the delegation.

Plans for a high level Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia have become messy with the French High Commission in Noumea...and the local government at loggerheads over who should be organising the visit and welcoming the delegation; Two young Pacific researchers have teamed up with the South Auckland community to take on rheumatic fever and gout which are two of the major health issues facing Māori and Pacific people; The expanded Pacific Nations Cup series will get underway in Fiji and Canada this weekend with the likes of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Canada, USA and Japan.

Pacific Foreign Ministers have given United States territories Guam and American Samoa their nod of approval to be associate members of the Pacific Islands Forum. Caleb Fotheringham has more.

Pacific Foreign Ministers have given United States territories Guam and American Samoa their nod of approval to be associate members of the Pacific Islands Forum; Guam government standing by US need-to-know approach amid suspicion and confusion over potential impacts of long-range missile testing in the territory; Niue's Premier may soon be known as Prime Minister as Niue works towards a 'self-sustaining' future with Aotearoa Premier Dalton Tagelagi believes the title Prime Minister is more fitting; Meet Antony Vavia the first Pacific Islander to graduate with a PhD in Marine Biology from Auckland University of Technology.

Pacific Foreign Ministers have given United States territories Guam and American Samoa their nod of approval to be associate members of the Pacific Islands Forum. Caleb Fotheringham has more.

While the economic ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum countries are currently meeting in Fiji a veteran analyst of Pacific economics, Steve Pollard, has published a blog called 'the Pacific Economic Malaise.'

The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is seriously concerned about the ongoing unrest in Kanaky/New Caledonia and France's handling of the situation. In his first press briefing, Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Forum hopes to step up its engagement with Paris ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Tonga in August. Lydia Lewis has the story: