ArtsArts Pasifika Awards return to Tāmaki Makaurau after 15yrsComedian and radio host Tofiga Fepulea'i is among this year’s recipients as the awards mark three decades of backing Pacific artists and creative work.PMN NewsTue, 29 Sep
ArtsPasifika comedians named among 2027 Billy T Award finalistsJonjon Tolovae and Richie Fa’avesi are among five artists competing for one of Aotearoa’s biggest comedy prizes.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Sep
ArtsPacific Connection sweeps Barbershop Harmony Nationals 2026 competitionThe Porirua choir and quartet pulled off the double feat while hosting more than 500 competitors at the national convention in Wellington.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Sep
ArtsMOTHER VAKA carries 'unapologetic' Pacific stories onto WOW stageTongan quilting, Pacific migration and the strength of mothers come together to earn two Pacific designers runner-up in the Aotearoa Section.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 24 Sep
ArtsTraining the next generation of Pacific festival leaders as funding tightensA new 16-week paid programme is building skills and experience while Creative New Zealand says its investment is not being taken from established festival funding.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Sep
ArtsFilipe Manu returns home to give back to the school that helped shape his opera soundThe Tongan opera star is back in Aotearoa to support the next generation of singers at Dilworth School before taking the stage in NZ Opera’s first staging of The Pearl Fishers in over 20 years.PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep
ArtsFaith, family, fashion: Pacific models take their place on NZ’s biggest runwaysMeiya Lemafa and Apaula Viliamu Tilialo use NZ Fashion Week to push for stronger Pacific representation and show young people they belong on the catwalk.PMN NewsWed, 09 Sep
ArtsYoung Pasifika and Māori musicians unite to bring harmony and healing to KoroneihanaRangatahi from across Aotearoa came together at Tuurangawaewae Marae for a special performance honouring Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po and those who have passed.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 03 Sep
Arts‘Life-changing’: Enyah Talamaivao wins first New Zealand Youth Choir scholarshipThe South Auckland Sāmoan classical singer and criminology student says the support will ease the financial pressure of chasing her musical dreams while helping her family.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 02 Sep
ArtsSouth Island rangatahi find their Pacific voice through 'Māfana' showA new dance production has brought 65 young people across Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman to celebrate culture, identity and connection.PMN NewsMon, 31 Aug
