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Summer

Free music and movies return to Auckland parks

Auckland Council is back with free concerts and outdoor films across Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing families together.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 15 Jan

What film would top your list of ultimate Pacific films to watch?

Summer

Must-watch Pacific films for the summer movie nights

This top 10 movie list will have you laughing one minute and crying the next.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 10 Jan

Moana 2 and Moana 2 Reo Māori are screening now in cinemas across Aotearoa.

Entertainment

Who is the ‘Moana’ in your life?

Stars of Disney’s Pacific film reflect on their impactful and inspirational wayfinders.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesSat, 30 Nov

Arts •

Niue

Bruce Mason winner calls for climate change action

Leki Jackson-Bourke has been awarded the 'prestigious' Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, dedicating his win to his community and urging climate action across the Pacific.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Nov

For three nights only the Pollywood Pasifika Film 22 premieres in South Auckland tonight, before heading to Henderson and ending in the CBD.

Entertainment •

Sāmoa •

Tonga •

Niue

‘My oldest child’: Pollywood Pasifika Film 22 highlights ‘true and honest’ work

For 22 years, the event has worked to enrich on-screen Pacific storytelling and creativity, director and founder Craig Fasi says.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 12 Nov

Moana 2 in English and Te Reo Māori hits New Zealand theatres on 28 November, 2024.

Entertainment

Disney goes ‘Beyond’ in Oscar-contender song ahead of Moana 2 release

Hawai’ian performer Auli’i Cravalho and her epic vocals return as the Pacific chieftainess.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesSat, 09 Nov

The docuseries called "Instruments of the Moana" revives traditional implements from Sāmoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue, and the Solomon Islands.

Language & Culture

Forgotten Pacific musical instruments memorialised in new doco

‘Instruments of the Moana’ is bringing to life the sounds and voices of ancient tools from around the region.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 30 Oct

Tinā the film hits Aotearoa cinemas February, 2025.

Entertainment

‘Inspired by true events’: Tinā trailer strikes emotional chord

Writer/Director Miki Magasiva and Producer Mario Gaoa speak about their new film releasing in February.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 25 Oct

Arts •

Niue

'Hifi Ulu': Family ties behind Niuean hair-cutting ceremony doco

The director of ‘A Boy’s Powerful Niuean Rite - Hifi Ulu’ says the story's star, a boy preparing for a Niuean rite of passage, is why she wanted to capture the significant ceremony.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 16 Oct

Encanto Reo Māori hits cinemas across the motu Thursday, 12 September 2024.

Entertainment

‘The world is yours’: Encanto Reo Māori hits cinemas this week

The fifth installment of Disney’s Māori language films is set for release in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 11 Sep

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