Language & Culture • Tonga • Sāmoa‘It was ours as an extended family’: Tatau, Pacific kinship, unityAmidst the Tongan tatau controversy, Dr Sonny Natanielu challenges modern national divisions, urging stewardship and oral history.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 18 Dec
Language & CultureTrailblazing fa’afafine defends sacredness of the malu and cultural choicesResitara Apa speaks to Pacific Days’ Carolanne Toetu'u on the complexities and challenges faced by the fa'afafine community, and her opinion on getting a malu. Khalia StrongTue, 10 Dec
Language & CultureLantern Festival returns to South AucklandManukau Sports Bowl will host the BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Snake with lanterns, performances, and food from 13–16 February.Mary AfemataThu, 05 Dec
Language & Culture • Solomon Islands'Don't be embarrassed': Diaspora urged to proudly uphold cultural heritageThe inaugural Solomon Islands Language Week has concluded, and the community is already looking forward to what the new year will bring.Christine RovoiSun, 01 Dec
Language & Culture • Solomon IslandsDiaspora welcomes first Solomon Islands Language Week in NZThe inaugural celebrations highlight the importance of preserving the Pacific Island nation's language and culture in Aotearoa.Sariah MagaoaMon, 25 Nov
Language & Culture • SāmoaPacific paranormal: Why indigenous spirituality should be respectedIs our affinity with the supernatural evil, or spiritual? Khalia StrongMon, 25 Nov
Language & CultureLocal board commits $64k to keep Polyfest in ŌtaraThe Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board wants to keep the 50th Polyfest in its hometown, but the decision comes at a cost. Mary AfemataThu, 21 Nov
Language & Culture • DocumentariesMyths and Maidens: ‘A conversation starter’ to unpacking Pacific women stereotypesTikilounge’s latest documentary looks at issues impacting women in the region.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 20 Nov
Language & CulturePNG Language Week: Diaspora embracing milestone achievementThe celebrations continue as over 1000 Papua New Guineans honour their language and culture in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiSat, 16 Nov
Language & Culture • Languages‘We were left out’: PNG community leaderPaul Titus shares the grassroots journey that led to this milestone achievement of preserving the language and culture.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 14 Nov
