Samoan author from Lower Hutt Wellington, Dahlia Malaeulu, will kick off Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa by launching seven stories in one hit. Dahlia’s Mila’s My Aganu’u series of books is…
Category: Culture
21 Year Final Showcase for Pasifika By Nature Secondary Schools Pacific Festival in Hamilton
Hundreds of secondary school students from South Waikato, Hamilton and Bay of Plenty regions will take to the stage tomorrow for the final showcase of the Pasifika By Nature Secondary…
Potential new Home for Fale Malae in Wellington
The project for the Fale Malae in Wellington may have a new home after plans to house the Fale at Bunny Street near Parliament was scrapped due to various issues…
Niuean Educator on Taking Ownership to Learn Culture and Vagahau Niue
Listen to the podcast highlights on YouTube Listen to the full podcast (24 min) on Spotify Main Article Having worked across several disciplines in creative arts, media and theatre,…
Cook Islands Academic From Tokoroa to Hamilton Pursuing Excellence in Education
Listen to the podcast highlights on Youtube Listen to the full podcast on Spotify Main article Supporting students to find the why when deciding on a course of study…
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Celebrate Pasifika
Pasifika culture was on full display this afternoon in Hamilton and Rotorua. Thousands attended the annual events showcasing culture, crafts, and island cuisine. Pasifika Wire was proud to celebrate the events.…
Rotorua Celebrates Pasifika Culture
Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust Whanau Ora Navigator and coordinator for the Pasifika Rotorua 2021 festival, Tupou Kaloni, says she’s proud of the community who have come together to celebrate…
Double Shot of Pasifika Festivals in Hamilton and Rotorua This Weekend
Festival goers will be spoiled for choice this weekend with Hamilton and Rotorua Pasifika communities celebrating culture, arts and craft and food. The annual Kaute Pasifika Nesian Festival kicks off…
First Pacific Chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Appointed
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni has announced the appointment of Ms. Caren Rangi as the new chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative…
Dunedin Pasifika Peoples Celebrate Inaugural Moana Nui Fesitval
Pasifika culture, dance, traditions, food, and crafts will proudly be on display tomorrow in Dunedin for the inaugural Moana Nui Festival. Moana Nui Festival event project coordinator Stacy Kokaua says…
Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival Returns
The ASB Polyfest, Auckland Secondary Schools Maori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, is back on in 2021. The festival will celebrate its 45th anniversary this year, after it was put…
Pasifika Culture, Dance, and Island Cuisine on Display at Wellington Festival
Pasifika culture was on full display this afternoon at the Wellington Pasifika Festival at Odlins Plaza. Thousands attended the annual event showcasing culture, crafts, and Island cuisine. Festival goers were…
Capital ready to celebrate annual Wellington Pasifika Festival 2021
Thousands are expected to descend into the Capital this weekend for the annual Wellington Pasifika Festival. Wellington City Council Creative Events Producer Suzanne Tamaki says she is proud that Wellington…
Director of Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts Centre on adapting during COVID-19
Listen to the podcast highlights on YouTube: Or listen to the full podcast on Spotify: Co-founder and director of Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts centre based in Sydney Australia says…
Hundreds Turn out for Local Cultural Festival in Auckland
Despite the country maintaining a Level 1 setting amid COVID-19 restrictions, hundreds of people turned out in the weekend to attend the Albert-Eden Schools Cultural Festival held in Auckland. The…