Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) partnered with Lions Club New Zealand to provide new water tanks, plastic chairs, and other supplies for the people of the small islands of Ha’apai.
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Wednesday 23 August 2023
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Nomuka-Ha'apai, Tonga

Saturday 15 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Royal Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show for Ha'apai showcased a fine display of women's weaving, and an abundant supply of food and fish on 13 July. King Tupou VI accompanied by Queen Nanasipau’u officiated the event.

Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There is no immediate threat or warning associated with the Tofua volcano and although the ongoing steam eruption is considered a normal occurrence. The localized volcanic activity is being closely monitored by the Tonga Geological Services.

Tuesday 6 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A project to increase access to clean drinking water for communities has funded over 60 large rainwater tanks that are being distributed in Tongatapu, Vava'u and Ha'apai.

Monday 1 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Princess Fusipala Hospital in Ha'apai received new medical equipment during a handover event by the Ministry of Health, on 29 April.

Thursday 30 March 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A donation of 200 solar home lighting units received by the Tonga Red Cross Society will be distributed to families affected by the 2022 HTHH volcanic eruption and tsunamis, with priority to the outer islands of Ha'apai. The donation which includes livelihood materials, is from the Government of India's Pacific Island Regional Initiative.

Monday 27 March 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An outreach development program to rural and remote communities of Tonga is delivering essential governmental and non-governmental services.

Monday 30 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga is carrying out 1500-1700 COVID tests weekly, but only 62 positive cases were recorded last week, the Minister of Health said today, 30 January. The COVID-19 variants in Tonga are BA2 and BA5 and there have only been mild cases reported in Tonga over the past two-weeks.

Wednesday 25 January 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr Pita Faiva Taufatofua was installed as the new Governor of Ha’apai, at the Tongaleleka Free Wesleyan Church in Ha’apai, on 24 January.

Tuesday 20 December 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The people of Fonoifua in Ha'apai have received assistance from Digicel to get solar panels and equipment to help in their recovery from the January tsunami.

Saturday 22 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Football coaches and referees in Ha'apai attended an OFC Capacity Building workshop with a focus on Women’s Football, conducted by the Tonga Football Association for its stakeholders on 12-14 October.

Monday 26 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two families have moved into their new houses constructed on Nomuka and Tungua in Ha’apai, after being displaced by the volcanic eruption and tsunami disasters of 15 January this year. The proud new homeowners are Sepeti Haikeni of Nomuka and Papaea Tau (76) of Tungua.

Monday 26 September 2022
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Pangai, Ha'apai
The Princess Fusipala Hospital in Ha'apai has a new medical incinerator, built under an AUD$2.1 million aid program that is improving medical waste management systems in Tonga.

Thursday 15 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Solar power for around 197 households on the small island of ‘Uiha in the Ha’apai Group, was tested this week marking an important transition from diesel to solar power generation, ahead of commissioning at the end of the month. The island's two villages, which had only six hours of electricity a day, now enjoy 24 hours a day of 100% renewable power.

Monday 12 September 2022
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Foa, Ha'apai
Construction of nine ramps by communities in Foa, Ha‘apai, will improve access to community centres and schools for disabled people. The project was supported by the Australian Direct Aid Program with H.E. Rachel Moore marking the official completion at the Foa Health Centre on 9 September, 2022.

Wednesday 7 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In a close contest, Mo’ale Finau (62) won the Ha’apai 12 By-Election with 338 votes and secured his seat in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.

Wednesday 20 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 20-year-old man was confirmed to have committed suicide in Ha’ano, Ha’apai over the weekend.

Tuesday 12 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new warehouse for Tonga's National Emergency Management Office, will be built on the outer island of Ha’apai, with $1.3 million pa'anga committed by the New Zealand Government.

Tuesday 5 April 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ha’apai is now under lockdown restrictions, starting today up to 5:00am Saturday, April 9, after it was confirmed there is COVID-19 spreading in the community.

Monday 4 April 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ha’apai has 18 positive COVID-19 cases in the community, recorded on Saturday, April 2, the Minister for Health, Hon. Dr Saia Piukala said today. To date nationally, nine people have died due to COVID-19 and another seven from co-morbidities. Some active cases in Tonga remain “moderately severe”. Public Health nurses are going out to reach around 20,000 people who have not yet had their vaccine booster shots. By Eleanor Gee.
