Auckland Pasifika Festival Postponed to April with new Venue Announced

The iconic Auckland  Pasifika Festival that has been running for almost 30 years has been postponed following the Government’s announcement yesterday that Auckland will remain in Alert Level 2 until…

Funding to Improve Digital Inclusion for Ethnic Communities

Funding is now open to to improve digital inclusion of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ethnic communities. The Fund aims to ensure ethnic communities can fully participate in Aotearoa New Zealand by…

Aotearoa New Zealand’s Role in the Pacific Part of Draft Education Curriculum

Aotearoa New Zealand’s role in the Pacific, Colonisation of and immigration to Aotearoa New Zealand, including the New Zealand Wars are two of seven themes that are up for public discussion. Public…

Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival Returns

The ASB Polyfest, Auckland Secondary Schools Maori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, is back on in 2021. The  festival will celebrate its 45th anniversary this year, after it was put…

Pasifika Culture, Dance, and Island Cuisine on Display at Wellington Festival

Pasifika culture was on full display this afternoon at the Wellington Pasifika Festival at Odlins Plaza. Thousands attended the annual event showcasing culture, crafts, and Island cuisine.  Festival goers were…

President of national P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. women’s organisation talks 45 years of advocacy

Advocating for Pasifika women across Aotearoa New Zealand is one of many platforms the national Pasifika women’s organisation has committed to providing over its 45 year history. The National President…

Hundreds Turn out for Local Cultural Festival in Auckland

Despite the country maintaining a Level 1 setting amid COVID-19 restrictions, hundreds of people turned out in the weekend to attend the Albert-Eden Schools Cultural Festival held in Auckland. The…