Arts‘Silent Protest’: Faith Schuster on dance company Black Grace's historic double billA landmark season, a world premiere, and a New Zealand first - Black Grace’s 30th anniversary is shaping up to be its most defining chapter yet.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 20 Nov
Pacific Region • TongaMatari’i Festival in Tahiti welcomes Tongan performers for historic celebrationSydney-based Tautahi Artists will join the first-ever public holiday observations, uniting dancers from across the Pacific, Aotearoa, Australia, and the United States.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 13 Nov
ArtsCIVIC Festival anchors indigenous artists in Te Whanganui-a-TaraShifting Centre’s pilot event in Wellington highlights local voices, celebrates a creative community, and supports emerging artists.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 05 Nov
Language & Culture • Niue • Aotearoa New ZealandNiue Language Week: A historic celebration of ‘Stories of Niue’ from parents to childrenWith more than 300 performers, the Tokiofa Arts Academy’s "Stories of Niue" brings together Niuean families across generations, celebrating language and identity.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 24 Oct
Language & Culture • Niue • AustraliaFrom Mutalau Village to Melbourne: Keeping the rhythm of Niue alive ‘Beyond the Rock’Raised far from her island home, Miquel Sietu is empowering Niuean youth to reconnect with their roots through dance and film.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 24 Oct
EntertainmentNZ’s first Trail Ride Line Dancing event to hit South AucklandDancing sensation, Gangsta Boom and Jadee Poppop, are taking a dance craze to Manurewa for a day of movement and motivation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 07 Oct
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsCook Islands dance connects cultures at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025The festival draws in dancers of Māori, Tongan, Sāmoan and Niuean descent - finding connection, confidence, and pride with Oire Vaipae.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 03 Oct
Language & Culture • Cook Islands'Festival for the people': Te Maeva Nui Aotearoa returns in full gloryTwo days of culture, cuisine, and community mark the premier Cook Islands showcase, now live-streamed for the first time via Whakaata Māori.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 02 Oct
Language & Culture • TuvaluTuvalu prepares for inaugural cultural festival in 2026Delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions, while organisers hope Tuvaluans overseas will also return to take part.Khalia StrongWed, 01 Oct
Arts‘We’re still buzzing’: The Collective NZ celebrate World of Dance success After making history on the global stage, the group’s rise signals a new age of Pacific-led creative excellence.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 06 Aug
