Language & Culture • FijiCelebrating Fijian Language Week: Honouring identity, culture and connectionAs Aotearoa marks Macawa ni Vosa vakaViti, the diaspora celebrates the richness of their cultural values while bridging indigenous knowledge and Western practices.Christine RovoiSun, 05 Oct
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsCook Islands dance connects cultures at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025The festival draws in dancers of Māori, Tongan, Sāmoan and Niuean descent - finding connection, confidence, and pride with Oire Vaipae.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 03 Oct
Language & CulturePacific makes powerful impact at World ExpoUnited and proud, Pasifika offer the world a rare glimpse into their cultures and vision.Christine Rovoi in OsakaFri, 03 Oct
Language & Culture • Cook Islands'Festival for the people': Te Maeva Nui Aotearoa returns in full gloryTwo days of culture, cuisine, and community mark the premier Cook Islands showcase, now live-streamed for the first time via Whakaata Māori.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 02 Oct
Language & CultureUniversity temporarily bans social kava while drafting formal policyOtago University is limiting kava use on campus to ceremonies and approved research to balance cultural respect with health and safety.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 01 Oct
Language & Culture • TuvaluTuvalu prepares for inaugural cultural festival in 2026Delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions, while organisers hope Tuvaluans overseas will also return to take part.Khalia StrongWed, 01 Oct
Language & Culture • TuvaluTuvaluans celebrate resilience and culture amid climate challengesTalofa! It's Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week and the theme is 'Speak confidently and respect your foundation’.PMN NewsSun, 28 Sep
Language & Culture • SāmoaA Sāmoan tatau ‘mess’ puts cultural practice under the spotlightTattoo masters warn poor work and unsafe practices tarnish the art’s reputation, as those who underwent tatau report serious health problems.Renate RiversThu, 25 Sep
Language & CulturePolyfest expands to two venues: A new era for Auckland schools cultural celebrationThe 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 TokalauTue, 16 Sep
Language & Culture • Aotearoa New Zealand50 years of te Wiki o te Reo Māori: From the loss of language to championing its revivalAs 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
