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685 to the World: A new digital home for Sāmoan creatives

A new platform marks a milestone for Sāmoa’s creative economy, linking homegrown talent with global audiences.

Renate RiversWed, 08 Oct

Language & Culture

Pacific makes powerful impact at World Expo

United and proud, Pasifika offer the world a rare glimpse into their cultures and vision.

Christine Rovoi in OsakaFri, 03 Oct

Arts •

Niue •

Aotearoa New Zealand

‘The journey that never ends’: Niuean arts collective celebrates book launch milestone

Niutupu Pulapulaola co-leaders Maryanne Lapana and Margaret Jackson say their first book captures the collective’s four–year journey of reconnecting tagata Niue through arts and crafts.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 01 Oct

Arts •

Tonga •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Tongan student’s art shines at Te Papa’s Ringa Toi showcase

Patrick Lemeki’s works pay tribute to women in his life and celebrate the shared Pacific and Māori identity, earning recognition at the 2025 exhibition.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 22 Sep

Arts •

New Tongan book aims to restore traditional worldview on art

The landmark publication, authored, designed, and published by Tongans, has been launched and features 41 artists.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 22 Aug

Language & Culture •

Cultural Connections: Young Cook Islanders champion tivaevae craft and language

Kyani Vira Utia, a Master of Design graduate, embraces her heritage through the art of tivaevae, creating treasured quilts with her mother.

Christine RovoiFri, 08 Aug

Sisters Ama Mosese (left) and Louisa Opetaia co-founded the newest cultural community tour company in Tāmaki Makaurau, Glorious NZ.

Sisters transform Kiwi tourism with authentic Māori and Pacific cultural experiences

The tourists asked, and Ama Mosese and Louisa Opetaia answered with community-led tours.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 01 Aug

Entertainment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Youth Choir wins top award

The group won Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.

RNZMon, 14 Jul

Language & Culture •

Tamaiti Satalo: New animation series launches for Sāmoan Language Week

A Sāmoan remake of Tākaro Tribe, Tamaiti Satalo, debuting on 5 June, pairs Pacific Media Network with Cinco Cine.

PMN Sun, 01 Jun

Arts •

Niue •

Young musician fuses bluegrass country and Vagahau Niue to preserve heritage

As a tribute to her grandmother, Anna Tukuitoga is helping revive an endangered language and showcase the power of music, identity, and culture.

Andre Fa'aosoFri, 30 May

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