Arts • NiueNiue extends artist residency to 2028, boosting opportunities for Pasifika creativesA new deal between the Niue government and Creative NZ aims to grow local talent and connect Pacific artists across the world.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 24 Mar
ArtsCapturing moments: Esther Pasitoa is not chasing the perfect shot, she notices itThe Auckland-based Cook Islands photographer is building a name by capturing 'natural and authentic' moments guided by connection, trust, and instinct.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 18 Mar
ArtsWords in Motion: Māori and Pacific poetry takes crowd on a shared wakaA three-night showcase in Auckland brings Māori and Pasifika voices celebrating storytelling, culture, and connection through poetry.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 17 Mar
ArtsWeaving Memory: Tongan tapa comes alive in AucklandNgatu artist and PhD graduate ‘Uhila Nai revives ancient ngatu and kupesi techniques, and contemporary artistry.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 16 Mar
ArtsBeyond the ‘emerging’: Two Pacific artists who are redefining successLeki Jackson-Bourke and Aloali’i Tapu have won the 2026 FAME Mid-Career Awards, using their art to embolden Pacific communities and creatives.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 12 Mar
ArtsVictor Rodger: Why theatre should disturb your comfort zoneFrom ‘Red Phone’ theatre to cheeky advice, the award-winning playwright challenges Pacific creatives to ditch humility and claim their space.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 06 Mar
ArtsMusic of a disruptor: A masterclass in identity, honesty, and resilience‘Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan’ by Fonotī Pati Umaga is a formidable story about the unshakeable soul of a rebel.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 06 Mar
ArtsFrom risque readings to award-winning theatre: ‘WET’ debuts at Te PouTūī Matelau’s play about ‘pleasure and power’ is shaking up the Auckland Arts Festival.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 04 Mar
Arts‘The Remaining’: Theatre show on the high-stakes reality of boarding schoolMulti-disciplinary creative Waikamania Seve’s new show navigates sisterhood, the dramatics of adolescence, and cultural isolation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 26 Feb
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