NewZAID | Issue 66 - February 2010

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Cook Islands and Tonga battered by cyclones

The Cook Islands and Tonga were hit by Cyclone Pat and Cyclone Rene on 11 February and 14 February respectively, causing significant damage to Aitutaki (Cook Islands) and limited damage throughout Tonga. Penrhyn in the Northern Cook Islands was also affected by storms, with Tropical Depression 11F causing damage to homes and buildings. read more

Support for small scale Papua New Guinean farmers on the way

Small scale farmers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are set to receive a helping hand through the Smallholder Support Services Expansion Project.
On 17 February 2010, the Government of PNG and the NZAID programme signed a NZ$2.5 million dollar agreement that aims to improve the quality of life for smallholder farmers and their families by increasing their access to agriculture support services and technical assistance through the National Department of Agriculture and Livestock. read more

The global fight against disease

It is shockingly recent that AIDS treatment in most developing countries was non-existent. In 2001, international economic, political and social barriers left millions of people in poor countries excluded from the treatments that had been widely available in developed countries for years. read more

Wellington rugby players receive thanks for helping to tackle domestic violence

Wellington rugby player Victor Vito accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad, in early February on behalf of players from the Wellington Rugby Football Union. The players have been praised for their participation in a NZAID programme-supported domestic violence campaign during a visit to Samoa last year. read more