Arts‘BUD & DENI’: Jamaica Moana’s homage to home and familyDebuting with purpose, the Sāmoan Māori artist blends pride, pain, and poetic fire with new song ‘LIVIN’ OUT WEST’.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 09 Jul
ArtsFrom 685 to Verona: Romeo, Tybalt, and the boys from SouthsideShakespeare with a Sāmoan flavour, as the Auckland Theatre Company reimagines ‘Romeo and Juliet’.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 07 Jul
Arts • SāmoaLe Masiofo Siva Academy marks 5 years of cultural prideThis weekend’s celebrations will include a performance honouring the art of storytelling, culture, and identity through siva Sāmoa.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 04 Jul
Arts • DocumentariesDocumentary highlights struggle for Rainbow Pacific identityAlofa follows former pastor Andre Afamasaga on his journey from conversion therapy to self-acceptance, and is screening now at the Doc Edge Festival.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 04 Jul
Arts • EuropeSelina Tusitala Marsh becomes first Poet Laureate for the CommonwealthThe New Zealand academic is embracing her new role to share histories and promote understanding through the power of poetry.Khalia StrongTue, 01 Jul
Arts • SāmoaDocumentary portrayal of a Sāmoan author becomes deeper story about mental healthHawaiian director Kimberlee Bassford presents an intimate portrait of celebrated writer Sia Figiel, capturing her journey in the years leading up to a shocking murder charge.Samson SamasoniSun, 29 Jun
ArtsWhau Pasifika Festival champions youth, calls for real govt backingNow in its 11th year, organisers stress the importance of community unity and Treaty partnerships.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 27 Jun
ArtsMajestic fusion of Pacific dance, couture takes centre stageExperience a mesmerising celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Pasifika as AUĒ Dance and The House of VA present ARIKI.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 26 Jun
Arts'It's not just festival moments': Director urges support for indigenous storiesSepelini Mua’au reflects on what it means to tell cultural stories on civic stages, and whether those spaces are truly built to support them beyond festival moments.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 04 Jun
ArtsBehind the curtain: Exploring fa’afafine and trans identityWith a multidisciplinary ensemble, WTF: What The Fa’afafine!?! by Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson brings honesty, heart, and humour to the Kia Mau Festival.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 04 Jun