Artist Emily Mafile’o is an Aotearoa-born halfi kasi Tongan. For her series ‘God and Tonga are my Inheritance’ she presents photographs taken during the occasion of the 2015 Tongan King’s coronation, the official crowning of the King Tupou VI, ‘Aho’eitu ‘Uniaki’otonga Tuku’aho Tupou. Mafile’o documents this significant event from multiple angles and perspectives, looking in …
Pua, Aka and Popo are emerging pig rappers who are ready to hit the big time until they are evicted from their home along with their heartbroken Mum, Sabrina. The three pigs set off to build their own place out of found objects. Friday 22nd and playing until Saturday 30th April. 23 April – 30 …
Cultural workshops for Fijian dance, Niue arts and crafts and Tongan dance. Learn Fijian meke (for men and women), make a Niuean “ie pili” or “kafu pili” or learn the Tongan Tau’olunga. The Fijian, Niue and Tongan cultural classes Saturdays April 2nd and 9th. 17 Lambie Drive Manukau. Auckland FREE Fijian and Tongan dance classes …
Mark and Lupe’s world is turned upside down when their father passes away. Mark’s boyfriend Diamond helps him through his grief. Diamond is a victim of online bullying about his sexuality, but keeps it from Mark to shield him but pressure is building and he starts to think suicidal thoughts. Directed by Iaheto Ah Hi …
Ane Tonga’s exhibition Men are from Maama, Women are from Pulotu examines nifo koula (gold teeth) as a Tongan cultural phenomenon. Her ongoing investigation resulted in the gendered photographic series Grills which featured women with nifo koula who live in New Zealand, which will be shown alongside Fakaētangata a new ‘brother’ series made in the …