Artist and curator Vasemaca Ema Tavola explores heritage and identity through a new exhibition opening in Auckland.

Vasemaca Ema Tavola explores her heritage and identity through an exhibition in Auckland.

From My Lips To Yours: Exploring Poetry Through The Lens of Reciprocity

For the exhibition project, Solesolevaki, made for Tautai Gallery in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, Kaliopate Tavola’s granddaughter, Tiana Carling, made a series of collage artworks in resp…

Mirage News Revitalising Solesolevaki Farming communities across Fiji are demonstrating that sustainable agricultural development is most effective when it is shaped by local knowledge and strong partnerships. Supported by ACIAR, the Landcare Fiji Project is working with communities in Sigatoka, Labasa and Taveuni to strengthen livelihoods through agroforestry, regenerative farming and farmer-led learning. The 6-year A$4.2 million initiative has been helping communities improve productivity and reduce production costs while strengthening the institutions that support them. Led by RMIT University, the project brings together partners from Australia, Fiji and the Philippines, including Fiji National University (FNU), the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry (MOAWSI), Teitei Taveuni, the Philippines Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), and the University of the Philippines Los Banos and Mindanao. Building on local strengths One of the project's most significant achievements has been adapting the Livelihood Improvement through Facilitated Extension (LIFE) Model to Fiji's unique social and cultural context. Dr Mary Johnson, Landcare Fiji Project Leader and Research Fellow at RMIT University, said the model offered valuable lessons about how research and development can work together to support communities. The LIFE model is a community-based agricultural extension approach developed to improve...

Over 220 boat operators in Kadavu have taken part in the Boat Master Licence & Restricted Masters of Engineer-Class 6 program, an initiative designed to improve safety, compliance, and security at sea. Supported by the Government of the United Kingdom, and in collaboration with the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) and UN Development Programme (UNDP), the training aligns with the Solesolevaki ni Veitaqomaki model (CVM-CMS) – a community policing, vanua, and multi-agency approach to crime prevention and maritime security. The training was conducted in two sessions, the first in Nasegai from 17-21 March and the second in Kavala from 24-28 March 2025.