Arts‘Come for the party, stay for the protest’: The cabaret show rewriting Pacific normsPolytoxic’s ‘Dangerous Goods’ blends circus acts with radical truth-telling, reclaiming body sovereignty for today’s Pacific women.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 02 Jul
ArtsUnder the sea and into the spotlight : Young Pasifika takes the lead in ‘The Little Mermaid’As the National Youth Theatre prepares for its Disney production, its young Pasifika leads discuss how the show promotes community accessibility and representation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 23 Jun
Local Democracy ReportingDeputy mayor Simpson backs Manurewa arts space to create 'more Anapelas, more Velas'Discussions are underway to find a venue where experienced Pasifika artists can share their theatre and film expertise with the next generation.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 12 Jun
Arts‘Sons of Vao’: Vela Manusaute brings first Niuean story to ATCThe Niuean-Sāmoan playwright turns his upbringing into a powerful Auckland Theatre Company play confronting violence, love, and healing.PMN NewsTue, 26 May
Arts‘Saumolia’ brings ocean kings, curses and identity battles to South Auckland stageNathan Sikoti-Naik’s debut play has it all: Sāmoan mythology, fantasy and lived Afakasi experience about identity, love, and cultural belonging.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 08 May
ArtsBrummie accents and AI: The sci-fi show reimagining our futureWhat does the Pacific look like in 2102? A groundbreaking new show at Wellington’s Circa Theatre is finding out how ancestry and AI collide.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 05 May
ArtsPacific star backs bold new take on Juliet as hit musical lands in NZLavina Williams brings Pacific pride to the stage in ‘& Juliet’, a pop-powered rewrite of Shakespeare’s classic story.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 08 Apr
ArtsVictor Rodger: Why theatre should disturb your comfort zoneFrom ‘Red Phone’ theatre to cheeky advice, the award-winning playwright challenges Pacific creatives to ditch humility and claim their space.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 06 Mar
ArtsMusic of a disruptor: A masterclass in identity, honesty, and resilience‘Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan’ by Fonotī Pati Umaga is a formidable story about the unshakeable soul of a rebel.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 06 Mar
ArtsFrom risque readings to award-winning theatre: ‘WET’ debuts at Te PouTūī Matelau’s play about ‘pleasure and power’ is shaking up the Auckland Arts Festival.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 04 Mar
