Language & CulturePolyfest scaled back due to funding shortfallThe annual schools performing arts festival held in south Auckland has become a beacon of cultural awareness for young Māori and Pasifika growing up in Aotearoa.Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 07 Jan
Language & Culture • NiueA young Niuean’s journey of identity, resilience and innovationTanaki Fasi has faced challenges of belonging, cultural identity, and bullying. Now, as he prepares to leave high school, he’s embracing his roots, building bridges between his identities and driving innovation through a school project.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 31 Dec
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 Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 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 Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 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
