Tagata O Te Moana for 12 June 2021

A health expert in New Zealand is warning against the Fiji government's plan to isolate Covid-19 patients at home amid the escalating cases in the country; United States Congressman from Hawaii, Ed Case, wants his government to work more closely with the nations of the Pacific; Striking Pasifika nurses demanding better connections with Pacific peoples from New Zealand's health system;Pacific and Maori church leaders are stepping up in the battle against misinformation about Covid-19 vaccination; One of New Caledonia's main pro-independence groups is confident it can rally the support needed to become a new country; Pacific contributions to drama, music, education, religion, languages and advocacy have been recognised in this year's Queens Birthday Honours List.