People of the Pacific need to decolonise their minds and reflect on the traditional role of women as men's equals.
That call came from New Zealand's Minister of Pacific Peoples on the country's suffrage day, marking 125 years since women won the right to vote.
Speeches were set against a backdrop of Pacific and Māori women's dance and song.
Dominic Godfrey reports.
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Mausina women's testimony at Parliament to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Women's right to vote in New Zealand. Left to right: Liz Mellish, Jill Day, Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban, Marama Davidson, Aupito William Sio. Photo: VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox