As Budget 2025 makes headlines across Aotearoa, the question remains: what does it truly mean for Pacific peoples, communities, and enterprises?

Leaupepe Ralph Elika, CEO of Elika Consulting Group (ECG), in conversation with John Pulu on Tagata Pasifika.

At the recent SunPix Tagata Pasifika Budget 2025 panel, Leaupepe Ralph Elika—CEO of Elika Consulting Group (ECG)—joined a critical talanoa, bringing to light the economic realities facing Pacific communities.

Despite the cuts and restrained funding in Budget 2025, here’s what we do know:

Targeted solutions work. Pacific-led solutions work. And our communities know how to deliver results that matter.

So where to from here? Let’s stay connected to the $250M social investment fund and show that outcomes matter Let’s get smart about voting — that’s is an important voice Let’s keep building Pacific businesses, educators, and community networks that create real change. 

WATCH HERE

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