Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 July 2017

A New Zealand academic says the World Heritage listing of Taputapuatea marae in French Polynesia is a recognition of the sea-faring history that exists in the region; Fiji's Veivueti Youth Club grew out of the damage wrought by Tropical Cyclone Winston; A multinational training programme aims to elevate Fiji women to leadership and board room positions; There is potential for a funeral insurance product to exist in Samoa to address the ongoing financial stress that Samoans face when funerals arise; The University of the South Pacific and the Asian Development Bank have teamed up to share knowledge and expertise to further their work in the region.