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Is New Zealand 'in the Pacific' or is it 'of the Pacific'? Join the Republican Movement and make sure that Pacific Island communities have their say in the republic debate.

In a recent discussion on Radio New Zealand National, Professor James Belich said:

"Republicanism is about how we see our place in the Pacific ...after Maori and Pakeha, Pacific islanders are, arguably, in the process of formulating themselves into New Zealand's third home-grown people, a blend of Pacifica or 'Nesian' which is particularly obvious in youth culture"

Dr Ngatata Love said:

"The process of change needs to be a conversation with every community in the nation. There is a cultural shift. we've moved from just being 'in the Pacific' to being 'of the Pacific ...we are of the Pacific now ...[i]n terms of the growth the population, it is browning and Maori and Pacifica are becoming more pronounced. Over the next decade the Treaty is going to be a fundamental issue ...of whether we can move ahead in peace and harmony and certainly in the framework of the republic I believe we can and I believe we should start working on that right now"

BUT, are the traditions and ways of Pacific Island people a true part of New Zealand's political culture and constitution?

We are looking for new members who want to:

• join and lend support to the cause.
• write a Pacific island column in our newsletter
• create a PI focused page for this website
• translate pamphlets or write your own pamphlets specifically suited to informing Pacific Island New Zealanders.
• campaign in their local community.
• work with community leaders to promote the principles of Republican Movement