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
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
