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January 2019 Vol. 45 No.-1 JANUARY 2019 FJD $4.35
SPC eyes new DG P4
Churches in school row P10
COP24 fell short P14
Forum in limbo P30
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CONTENTS CHINA’S YEAR
AUT is the Cover photo: Samoa ....................................................................T10.00
AUT is the
The superpower to watch in 2019
Australia ............................................................AU$6.00
Hawaii .................................................................US$6.00
Solomon Islands .......................................SL$20.00
New Zealand ..................................................NZ$6.00
Kiribati.................................................................AU$6.00
Cook Islands ...................................................NZ$6.00
Federated States of Micronesia .......US$6.00
Marshall Islands ..........................................US$6.00
Niue .......................................................................NZ$6.00
Tuvalu ..................................................................AU$6.00
Tonga ......................................................................P10.00
Palau ....................................................................US$6.00
Vanuatu ..............................................................Vatu500
Papua New Guinea .......................................K10.00
Nauru ...................................................................AU$6.00
Fiji Islands ...........................................................F$4.35
French Polynesia ..........................................CPF500
New Caledonia ...............................................CPF500
Reuters
best place
best place
to study
to study

16-17 Cover Story

Jackton chose to study a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
at AUT because it offers quality academic knowledge, as well as
practical skills in various labs and assignments. Jackton Veremaito 6-7 We Say 20-22 Costs tumble in renewable
Jackton, who is supported by a New Zealand Pacific Scholarship, says he Bachelor of Engineering
is motivated to finish his degree so he can bring what he has learnt back to Technology in Network 8-9 Whispers 24-25 Breaching Indigenousness
his hometown in Vanuatu. and Communication Engineering (Indignenieity)
“It means so much to study at AUT. I’m able to gain knowledge and skills 10,36 Political Brief - FIJI
from a recognised university with qualified lecturers. It means a lot 28-29 A Forum in Limbo?
because I want to do something good for my family, my community and 11 Political Brief - PNG
my country.” 12-13 30 Business Intelligence - FIJI
At AUT, our people are more than just lecturers and students - they’re Political Brief - PACIFIC
researchers, collaborators, community members and problem solvers. AUT 14-15 Falling short at COP24 31 Business Intelligence - PNG
has the resources and expertise to help you discover your passion and
reach new heights, just like Jackton has. 18-19 Canberra ramps up Pacific 32-33 Business Intelligence - PACIFIC
Start your university journey today.
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aut.ac.nz/pacific

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