Polyfest
Polyfest 2019 kicks off in Auckland
The world's biggest Pacific Island dance festival starts today in New Zealand. Audio
Polyfest preparations underway early
In this episode of Voices; preparations begin early for the annual cultural festival, Polyfest in Auckland city. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Polyfest preparations underway early
In this episode of Voices; preparations begin early for the annual cultural festival, Polyfest in Auckland city. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioCurtain rises on the largest Polynesian school festival
A lot is at stake for the 50 St Paul's College Samoan boys defending their title this weekend at Polyfest, the largest secondary school Pacific dance competition in the world. Laura Tupou goes behind… Video, Audio
Cook Islanders welcome changes to NZ Superannuation
Cook Island families are looking forward to less stress and anxiety when the rules for NZ Super change this year. The government is dropping the requirement for the people of Niue, Tokelau and Cook… Audio
Students gather to set the tone for Polyfest 2018
Student leaders gathered today to set the tone for Polyfest - the largest Pacific secondary school dance festival in the world - after fights overshadowed the successes onstage last year.
Student leaders gather ahead of Polyfest
Nearly 100 student leaders gathered in South Auckland today to set the tone, after fights outside the event last year overshadowed the successes onstage, and dominated media coverage. Video, Audio
NZ Govt increases funding to Polyfest
New Zealand's government has given an extra US$149,000 to the world's largest annual Pacific festival, Polyfest.
The first Polyfest event in Australia ready for 2018
The first Polyfest event celebrating Indigenous and Pacific cultures through dance forms is set for Australia in 2018. Audio
Polyfest connects students with Samoan identity
Samoan students at an Auckland boys school who do not speak the language are using Polyfest to reconnect with their culture.
Polyfest! - Simon Wilson
Polyfest is on! And this year marks its 41st birthday. It was formerly known as the Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival. The cultural celebration is being held at… Audio
Singing to Save a Language
It's often said that a nation without its language is a nation without a soul. Spiritual Outlook producer Justin Gregory reports on efforts here in New Zealand and also in Niue to preserve their… Audio
Forty years of Polyfest
Auckland teacher Tupou Manapori has been involved in Auckland's Polyfest since its inception 40 years ago. She is a a teacher at Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate formerly Hillary College in Otara… Audio
