This week in New Caledonia marks the anniversary of colonisation. France annexed the Kanak islands in 1853 and remains the administering power to this day.
Lydia Lewis is a journalist and newsreader at RNZ Pacific. With a focus on climate policy, global warming, and cultural movements, she has tackled a variety of significant issues, including the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano eruption and immigration challenges in New Zealand. Lydia's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Stuff, New Zealand Herald, and The Fiji Times.


