Arts‘Recording Mauri’: Cora-Allan Twiss maps life force through land, fibre, and protestThe Niuean-Māori artist brings earth, hiapo, and light together in a new National Library exhibition that asks how people place their energy and responsibility in the land.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 30 Jan
Arts‘We Are Not Your Dusky Maidens’: Pacific women reclaim their storiesFor decades, the image of a Pacific woman has been tied to a colonial stereotype. A bold new film series explores identity, beauty, and agency.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 28 Jan
Arts • Aotearoa New ZealandTakatāpui divas break South Island mould at World Buskers FestivalThe Tīwhas, a bold Māori and Pasifika girl group, will make their debut at the international event in Christchurch this week.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 27 Jan
ArtsThe Gentle Boys bring Pacific comedy to Circa Theatre’s 50th JubileeFive Toi Whakaari graduates are proving there’s room for sharp, brown humour on big New Zealand stages.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 21 Jan
Arts • Niue • Aotearoa New ZealandMusicians warn AI could strip the soul from island soundsPacific artists like Niuean producer Glen Jackson are calling for care, warn language, culture, and identity are at risk if creators rush the technology.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 09 Jan
Arts • LanguagesThe generation refusing to lose Vagahau NiueA new theatre work confronts the silence around Niuean language loss and a new generation ready to break it.Susnation SetaThu, 11 Dec
Arts‘You can be both’: Proud Niuean championing new era for Pacific voices in national choirsSouth Aucklander William Kingi is breaking barriers in Aotearoa’s choral scene, creating space for Pacific languages, music, and culture.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 10 Dec
Arts • TongaFinding Sioeli: Benjamin Work brings a forgotten Tongan hero to lightSioeli, The Tongan Lad stands as a remembrance and reclamation, unveiling a courageous Vava’u story deserving a place in Aotearoa’s history.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 02 Dec
ArtsSignature Choir set to bring the Christmas spirit home with ‘Welly Wonderland’ concertThe Pacific ensemble caps off a milestone year by returning to the Michael Fowler Centre with a festive concert to celebrate community.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 01 Dec
Arts • Cook IslandsTipurepure ‘Au Vaine: The Mamas keeping tīvaivai alive in PoriruaFrom weekly gatherings to a major exhibition, the quiltmaking collective invites Aotearoa to experience Kūki stories and community spirit.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 26 Nov
