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Filmmakers of the Moana carving out space on big screens

A new wave of short films is putting Pacific voices and stories at the centre of festivals across Aotearoa and Australia.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 20 Aug

Arts

‘Too good to be ignored’ Pacific Fusion Fashion Show marks 10 years of changing the runway

Founder Nora Swann reflects on building a trusted platform for Pacific designers, models and stories while keeping a culture-centred fashion industry.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 11 Aug

Arts

Niue artist brings ancestral stories to Auckland in first Aotearoa exhibition

Susannah Sionetuato is stepping outside her comfort zone to bring contemporary Niuean art, hiapo (tapa cloth) and stories of identity to a new audience in Tāmaki Makaurau.

PMN NewsMon, 10 Aug

Arts

Sāmoan artist finds her ancestor’s story inside Germany’s human zoos

Arts Foundation Laureate, Lindah Lepou’s new exhibition, Mata’AITU, explores 130 years of indigenous people being displayed.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 05 Aug

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‘He was our superhero’: The legendary Jonah Lomu’s Tongan story comes to the big screen

A new documentary celebrating All Black legend Jonah Lomu premiered in Auckland at the weekend, highlighting his Pacific roots, family values and lasting influence to a new generation.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 03 Aug

Arts

'Grow the pot, don't cut it up': Caren Rangi challenges Creative NZ restructure

Former Arts Council chair says cutting jobs will not solve underfunding, while Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith argues the overhaul will put millions more into the hands of artists, inluding Pacific artists.

Elenoa TuragaiviuWed, 22 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

New poetry anthology puts Pacific languages and stories centre stage

Featuring poems in five Pacific languages, The Ocean Remembers is encouraging more writers to tell their stories in their native tongue.

Maeva Moelagi Becerra-JacksonWed, 15 Jul

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Tonga

Tongan teen makes history with Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest win

At just 19, Samuel Mataele has become one of Aotearoa’s youngest Song Quest winners - a major milestone for the rising Tongan opera star.

Maeva Moelagi Becerra-JacksonTue, 14 Jul

Arts

Porirua school choir takes Pacific pride to Sydney Opera House

Bishop Viard College’s NIU Choir has brought home gold from a major international music festival.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 13 Jul

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