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Five Years in the Making: Samoan Products Reach Z Shelves as Lavea Backs Samoa’s Export Dream
What began as a vision five years ago has reached a significant milestone in New Zealand, with Samoan products now appearing on the shelves of Z service stations operated by Samoan businessman Rev. Lavea Tuilimu Toleafoa Larry Tupaʻi — and he is calling on the community to support the initiative so Samoa itself can benefit.
CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING NZ PM FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR SCB GOVERNOR - FROM SAMOAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NZ.
Letter to the Editor Lei’ataua Nielsen Petersen Talofa lava Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Lau Afioga Tuisinavemaulumotootua. I write as a Samoan citizen living in Manukau City, Auckland NZ and as someone who cares deeply about Samoa and the strong Treaty of Friendship between Samoa and New Zealand . I have seen a letter dated 21st August 2026 circulating to your office claiming to speak “on behalf of thousands of Samoans in NZ and the diasporas” regarding the NZ PM Fellowship awa
Five Years in the Making: Samoan Products Reach Z Shelves as Lavea Backs Samoa’s Export Dream
What began as a vision five years ago has reached a significant milestone in New Zealand, with Samoan products now appearing on the shelves of Z service stations operated by Samoan businessman Rev. Lavea Tuilimu Toleafoa Larry Tupaʻi — and he is calling on the community to support the initiative so Samoa itself can benefit.
Staff Writer
Aug 24
Government and Opposition Find Common Ground on Protecting Businesses for Samoans
Government and Opposition MPs have found common ground on the need to protect business opportunities for Samoan citizens, as Parliament debated major amendments to Samoa’s foreign investment laws.
Staff Writer
Aug 23
CBS Bill Clears Second Reading as Government Defends Independence Safeguards
The Central Bank of Samoa Amendment Bill 2026 has passed its second reading in Parliament despite opposition from the HRPP, with Minister of Finance Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo giving a detailed defence of the reforms and insisting they will not diminish the independence of the Central Bank of Samoa.
Staff Writer
Aug 21
OPINION: If Samoa Is Ready to Modernise CBS, What Should Come Next?
The Prime Minister made an important point in Parliament today during debate on the Central Bank of Samoa Amendment Bill 2026: Samoa cannot simply rely on the way things have always been done when the financial world around us continues to change.
I agree.
Martin Anae
Aug 19
Samoa Government Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, PM Takes On Major Infrastructure Portfolios
The Government has announced a reshuffle of Cabinet responsibilities, with Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt taking direct responsibility for a significant group of infrastructure, transport and state-owned entities.
The changes also formally confirm Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo as Deputy Prime Minister and bring Hon. Tea Tooala Peato into Cabinet as a Minister.
Staff Writer
Aug 18
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Five Years in the Making: Samoan Products Reach Z Shelves as Lavea Backs Samoa’s Export Dream
What began as a vision five years ago has reached a significant milestone in New Zealand, with Samoan products now appearing on the shelves of Z service stations operated by Samoan businessman Rev. Lavea Tuilimu Toleafoa Larry Tupaʻi — and he is calling on the community to support the initiative so Samoa itself can benefit.
World Rugby Denies Issuing Ultimatum as Samoa Rugby Governance Dispute Deepens
World Rugby has denied reports that it issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Government of Samoa over the country's ongoing rugby governance dispute, following widespread reports suggesting Samoa could face suspension from international rugby. In comments reported by Radio New Zealand (RNZ), World Rugby said no ultimatum had been given, despite earlier reports claiming Samoa had been warned to reconsider the Government's decision to withdraw recognition and financial support from
Opinion: If Samoa Is Building a New Rugby Union, Perhaps It Should Follow the Weightlifting Model
Like many Samoan rugby supporters, I genuinely hoped the differences within our game could be resolved. I hoped Lakapi Samoa and those advocating for a new rugby union would find common ground, put aside their differences, and work together for the good of Samoan rugby.
Government Withdraws Recognition and Financial Support for Lakapi Samoa
The Government of Samoa has officially withdrawn its recognition and financial support for Lakapi Samoa following months of consultation and unsuccessful attempts to resolve ongoing issues within the national rugby union.
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