Arts • Cook IslandsThe Kūki Tenor: Ridge Ponini takes the Cook Islands to London stageA “boy from Nikao” is making history as the first Cook Islands-born and raised professional tenor to break into the global classical music scene.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 12 May
Arts • Solomon IslandsWeaving a new bridge: West Auckland arts centre connects with the Solomon IslandsA cultural exchange to Honiara is helping West Auckland’s Pacifica Arts Centre deepen ties with communities in the Solomons.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 12 May
ArtsTongan curator pushes for more Pacific stories on bookshelves in NZThis year’s Auckland Writers Festival is challenging the idea that our storytellers are a “niche” part of the literary world.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 11 May
Arts‘Saumolia’ brings ocean kings, curses and identity battles to South Auckland stageNathan Sikoti-Naik’s debut play has it all: Sāmoan mythology, fantasy and lived Afakasi experience about identity, love, and cultural belonging.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 08 May
ArtsBrummie accents and AI: The sci-fi show reimagining our futureWhat does the Pacific look like in 2102? A groundbreaking new show at Wellington’s Circa Theatre is finding out how ancestry and AI collide.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 05 May
ArtsDigital reefs and AR fashion: Niuean artist creates 'living archive’ in South AucklandKatrina Iosia Sipeli is using 3D scanning and augmented reality to preserve Niuean heritage for a new generation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 30 Apr
Arts • NiueDianna Fuemana returns home for landmark artist residency in NiueThe award-winning writer and filmmaker is heading back to the motherland as 2026 Artist in Residence.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 10 Apr
ArtsPacific star backs bold new take on Juliet as hit musical lands in NZLavina Williams brings Pacific pride to the stage in ‘& Juliet’, a pop-powered rewrite of Shakespeare’s classic story.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 08 Apr
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
