01 November 2025
Welcome to the second edition of Pasifika Pānui, our e-newsletter providing updates on current projects, research activities, and regional initiatives across the Pacific.
This issue features an introduction to Aleki Taumoepoe, Aquatic Biology Technician with expertise in freshwater biosecurity and aquatic plant ecology. We report on a recent research visit to the Ha'apai Islands in Tonga, focused on assessing recovery progress following the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption and tsunami. This issue also includes a regional ocean acidification workshop and a summary of the Adaptation Futures Conference, the largest climate-focused event held in New Zealand.
In this issue
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Earth Sciences NZ staff profile: Aleki Taumoepeau
Aleki Taumoepeau is an Aquatic Biology Technician specialising in freshwater biosecurity and aquatic plant ecology. -
Recovery in Ha’apai: science supporting resilience
Dr Emily Lane joins Ha’apai research visit to assess recovery from 2022 eruption and tsunami. -
Sensors, science and sea change: tackling ocean acidification together
Experts met at Solomon Islands National University to learn hands-on monitoring techniques for ocean acidification. -
Adapting together: science, culture and climate resilience
Ōtautahi Christchurch hosted NZ’s largest-ever climate event, uniting global leaders and experts, 13–16 October. -
Formalising partnership for a resilient Blue Pacific
New MOU Strengthens Pacific Environmental Partnership.
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2026 Floating University application launched
Calling all Pacific early career researchers. -
Supporting Papua New Guinea landslide response
In May 2024, a massive landslide buried Yambali village, resulting in significant loss of life and severing road access, prompting an urgent humanitarian response. -
Earth Science New Zealand host UNDRR Chief
Reflecting on community-led disaster management in Aotearoa and the Pacific. -
Training Fiji’s Meteorological Technicians
Supporting our Pacific partners with tailored, impactful capacity-building initiatives.