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Polyfest expands to two venues: A new era for Auckland schools cultural celebration

The move, prompted by the festival's remarkable growth and the need for more space, will allow for dedicated stages for Māori and diversity performances.

Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 16 Sep

Language & Culture •

Aotearoa New Zealand

50 years of te Wiki o te Reo Māori: From the loss of language to championing its revival

As we mark 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Dr Will Flavell reflects on his and his family’s journey with the Māori language, urging Aotearoa to embrace te reo everyday.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 15 Sep

Language & Culture

‘One big family’: PNG voices unite for Tok Pisin Language Week

Papua New Guineans, from Dunedin to Wellington, are celebrating their culture and history, with the aim of preserving more than 800 languages.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 12 Sep

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Tok Pisin at the heart of Papua New Guinea Language Week 2025

Aotearoa marks Tok Pisin Language Week with cultural events and renewed calls to protect Papua New Guinea’s 800-plus languages.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 08 Sep

Language & Culture

Embracing grief: The sacred space of Sāmoan and Tongan traditions in mourning

Pacific grief is communal, spiritual and ongoing, contrasting with Western models, according to Nalei Taufa and Reverend Dr Feiloaiga Taule’ale’ausumai.

Khalia StrongFri, 05 Sep

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Fiji

Vatu Dei: Fijian music group uplifts Melanesia culture in Aotearoa

Awarded the 2025 Pasifika Artists-in-Residence, the band aims to inspire pride, connection, and cultural continuity.

Joylene Dymond TiumaluTue, 26 Aug

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Tonga

Tongan community demands respect for use of national flag

Elders describe the commercial exploitation as stripping away pride and mana, sparking a global petition for change.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 Aug

Language & Culture •

Tonga

Celebrating Lea Faka Tonga: NZ academic honours heritage in Oxford presentation

Mālō e lelei! It's Tonga Language Week and thousands of the Friendly Islanders in Aotearoa are celebrating Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga.

PMN NewsMon, 18 Aug

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Cook Islands

Cultural Connections: Young Cook Islanders champion tivaevae craft and language

Kyani Vira Utia, a Master of Design graduate, embraces her heritage through the art of tivaevae, creating treasured quilts with her mother.

Christine RovoiFri, 08 Aug

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of partnership with New Zealand amid geopolitical tensions

Leaders and community members in Auckland marked 60 years of Cook Islands’ free association with Aotearoa and Language Week, mixing celebration with calls for dialogue on strained ties.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 04 Aug

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