Local Democracy ReportingCouncil backs $1.38m investment in Māori artworks at future Te Waihorotiu StationAuckland Council says the investment will help connect commuters with the city's Māori identity while creating a lasting civic legacy.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 29 Jul
Arts‘Culture is who we are’: Pacific artist fears losing vital support over Creative NZ restructure A former Creative New Zealand Pacific Arts Committee member fears the agency reduces its workforce by almost a third.Khalia StrongTue, 21 Jul
Arts • Tonga • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific filmmakers earn a seat at the Academy Awards voting tableA Tongan-New Zealand film-maker and Sāmoan director have been invited to join the Academy behind the Oscars.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Jun
EntertainmentLaughing at Power: How a new generation of Kiwi comics is turning politics into punchlinesFrom social media clips to sold-out shows, a new wave of NZ comedians is using humour to talk about politics, identity, and everyday life. But they say it comes with pressure, risk, and a need to be heard.James NokiseWed, 13 May
Language & CultureFinding Rotuma in the Archives: Art, memory and a cultural revivalRotuman artist Sofia Tekela Smith is using her Auckland Museum residency to reconnect with her roots through old maps, objects, and collections.Khalia StrongTue, 12 May
Arts • AustraliaFrom Melbourne to the main stage: Pacific artists celebrate a decade of storytellingWhat began as a grassroots dream in Melbourne’s west has grown into a cultural force. Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia marks 10 years of championing Pasifika stories across the country.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 23 Feb
Arts • Aotearoa New Zealand • FijiSecond Apology: Fijian artist’s bold new film demands more for Pacific communitiesAfter winning acclaim in the United Kingdom, artist Luke Willis Thompson returns home with a powerful 35mm movie that reimagines the 2021 Dawn Raids apology.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Feb
Arts • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook Islands • SāmoaArtist brings Pacific weaving to New Zealand’s deep southTe’Okotā’i Paitai, the first Pasifika William Hodges Fellow, uses weaving to reclaim cultural heritage and spark dialogue in Invercargill.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Feb
SummerNo Wallet? No Worries: Celebrating Pacific hobbies for 2026Affordable and enjoyable, these Pacific-inspired activities, from learning languages to planting taro, help you to celebrate without breaking the bank.Khalia StrongSat, 10 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu students use photography to honour their heritage and protect the oceanNational Geographic’s Photo Camp gave Pentecost Island youth the tools to combine art, culture, and conservation, reflecting pride in their ancestors’ ocean stewardship.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 05 Nov