Art

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu

Vanuatu students use photography to honour their heritage and protect the ocean

National 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

Language & Culture •

Niue •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Niue Language Week: A historic celebration of ‘Stories of Niue’ from parents to children

With more than 300 performers, the Tokiofa Arts Academy’s "Stories of Niue" brings together Niuean families across generations, celebrating language and identity.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 24 Oct

Business •

Sāmoa

‘Memories on wood’: Tribute Custom Arts carves out space for Pacific creativity

From his Wainuiomata garage, LJ Tanielu transforms personal stories into wooden artworks, encouraging young Pacific creatives to take pride in their heritage.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 14 Oct

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa •

Languages

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