Search results for “Niue”
Polyfest Niue hosted by Tyree
Posted in Moana Arts
The Polyfest is back and it’s bigger & better than ever!
Nobody does it like the savages on the Niuean stage! The home of the big hearts & big fro's Tyree brings…more
Miss Niue Aotearoa - Niue Language Week phrases
Posted in How To...
Miss Niue Aotearoa, Liana Sialefia Paea Vaipa-Rice shares with us how we can celebrate the Niuean language through conversations with our elders and gives us an example of a question…more
NIUE - Fun Facts!
Posted in Coco Learning
We've put together some fun facts about the Rock of Polynesia - NIUE - just for you!
ON THIS DATE - NIUE 'THE ROCK' OF POLYNESIA
Posted in Coco Kids
We take a look back at the time Captain Cook tried to take a holiday in Niue and why he called it the 'Savage Islands
Polyfest Niue Stage - Edgewater College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
NIUE HYMN - OMAI KIA IESU: Niue Youth Network
Posted in Songbook
“Omai kia Iesu neke mule” is a timeless Niuean hymn (lologo tapu) that emphasises an imperative for people to "come to Jesus before it is too late".
As such, although…more
POLYFEST 2015 Niue Stage
Posted in Moana Arts
Catch full episodes of Fresh Saturday 10am TV2
Hosted by TV personality Susana Guttenbeil featuring the highlights from this year's Polyfest Niuean Stage!
Phoenix Pule'anga - Niue Language Week
Posted in Coco Learning
Teacher aide & performing artist Phoenix Pule'anga shares a bit about his background, his Niuean language learning journey and shares a phrase for us to learn.
NIUE STAGE - AUCKLAND GIRLS GRAMMAR
Posted in Moana Arts
Third Place on the Niue Stage! Congrats AGGS!
STREET TALK - NIUE LANGUAGE
Posted in Coco Talanoa
From Kingsland the old stomping grounds of many Niueans in Auckland ...
Suggested Links:
NIUE STAGE - KELSTON BOYS & GIRLS
Posted in Moana Arts
Polyfest 2017 - Niuean Stage. Kelston boys and Kelston girls come together this year for their performance on the Niuean Stage.
Polyfest Niue Stage - Otahuhu College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Niue Stage - Tangaroa College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Niue Stage - Henderson High School
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Ko e lalolagi - Niue Youth Network NZ
Posted in Songbook
Check out this beautiful rendition of the classic Niuean song by the Niue Youth Network NZ!
Ko e Lalolagi (The World), originally composed by Rev. Ikiua Lupo, is a celebration…more
NIUE STAGE: TANGAROA COLLEGE - Full Performance
Posted in Moana Arts
Tangaroa College
Niue Stage Performance
Polyfest 2017
POLYFEST 2018 - NIUE STAGE: AORERE COLLEGE FULL PERFORMANCE
Posted in Moana Arts
Polyfest 2018
Aorere College's full performance on the Niue Stage.
POLYFEST 2018 - NIUE STAGE: TAMAKI COLLEGE FULL PERFORMANCE
Posted in Moana Arts
Polyfest 2018
Tamaki College's full performance on the Niue Stage.
Polyfest Niue Stage - Mangere College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Niue Stage - Avondale College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Niue Stage - Aorere College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
POLYFEST 2021: WESLEY COLLEGE NIUE GROUP - FULL PERFORMANCE
Posted in Moana Arts
Wesley College Niue group's full performance competing on the Niue stage at ASB Polyfest 2021.
For more photos and full results from the Niue stage click here
TAOGA FESTIVAL NIUE ARTS & CULTURE
Posted in Coco Talanoa
We're in Niue at the Taoga Festival Niue Arts & Culture where NZ based Niuean artists have collaborated with festival organisers and local Niueans with performances, workshops, exhibitions and more in…more
MISS NIUE AOTEAROA 2017
Posted in Moana Arts
An Australian-based Niuean wins Miss Niue Aotearoa 2017.
Valencia Lama, an 18 year old living in Sydney, has become the first Australian-based Niuean to win the crown of Miss Niue…more
Polyfest Niue Stage - Massey High School
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Niue Stage - James Cook High School
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Fresh 7 - Hosted by Tommy Nee from Niue
Posted in Coco-TV
Making big noise in the music scene Tommy Nee takes us to Niue for the premiere of his latest video 'FEEL' and will our newly weds make it to the…more
Island Business Stories: Niue Vanilla Farming
Posted in How To...
Vanilla has become a unique product of Niue with its fragrant flavour and taste. Find out how one man brought this vanilla to the world through his local farming dream…more
Frank Bunce's return to Niue
Posted in Coco Talanoa
All Black great Frank Bunce returns to his motherland for a fishing and golfing getaway.
WEIGHT LOSS WARRIORS - NIUE
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Bongos, shasta, instant noodles and tinned food are fast becoming the staple diets of the Pacific.
On the small Island of Niue non communicable diseases like diabetes are the number…more
Polyfest Niue Stage - Auckland Girls Grammar School
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Niue Womens Rugby League - Clash of the Pacific
Posted in Coco-TV
Niue Womens rugby league put together a representative side for the first time in nearly two decades when they took on Tonga in the Clash of the Pacific test match.…more
The National Anthem of Niue: 'Ki Niue Nei' - Che Fu, Tigilau Ness & Malcolm Lakatani
Posted in Songbook
Take 3 Niuean Musical legends; add a sunset and a song to unite an Island Nation and you’ve got something special.
Check out Che Fu, Tigilau Ness and Malcolm Lakatani…more
Polyfest Niue Stage - Manurewa High School
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Niue Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Cook Islands & Niue Stages | FRESH POLYFEST SPECIAL
Posted in Moana Arts
Welcome to the Niue and Cook Islands Stages at Polyfest 2023!
-
Our superhost Elvis Lopeti takes us on a journey of exploring Polyfest, meeting the students and going backstage…more
Untold Pacific History - Episode 2: Niue / The Murder of Commissioner Larsen
Posted in Coco Docos
What led Commissioner Larsen - the New Zealand administrator of Niue in the 1950s to be murdered in his bed by three locals hell-bent on justice and revenge?
New Zealand's…more
Makefu Festival Niue
Posted in Moana Arts
The Makefu Village gather to celebrate their day with food, games, dancing and other festivities.
Niu Silani Mo Niue Nei - Island Vibes
Posted in Songbook
This song was performed by the Matakau Tufuga Fakamotu in 1976, at the second South Pacific Festival of Arts, held in Rotorua.
A song that pays homage to their journey,…more
MY WORLD - TOMMY NEE in Niue
Posted in Coco-TV
Waste on the Rock - Waste Management in Niue
Posted in Coco Learning
"What we do on the land impacts hugely on our ground water"
Fiafia Rex, founder of the 'Oma Tafua Marine Mammal NGO' looks at the effects waste management or lack…more
Leki's Tour of Niue | Area Codes
Posted in Around the World
Proud Niuean Leki Jackson-Bourke takes us on a tour of his favourite spots in Niue.
We get the insider scoop on where to go and special places. We also get…more
Untold Pacific History - Season 2 Episode 1: The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue
Posted in Coco Docos
On the 13th of October 1915, Niue - with a population of 4000 people, waved farewell to 150 of its sons, as they set sail for North Africa to fight…more
Mitaki E Tau Mena Oti - Niue Youth Network NZ
Posted in Songbook
This song is a common Lologo Tapu (church song) found in the Niue Hymn Book. It is often sung at Niue functions and can be used as an opening/closing hymn.…more
Mutalau United Showtime 2023 | Niue Community Shows Out in Grey Lynn!
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Experience the vibrant Niuean Mutalau United Showtime showcasing some of the best of the 'Rock of Polynesia,' Niue!🇳🇺
Join us as we explore a colourful celebration filled with handicrafts, tantalising…more
FRESH at Polyfest 2021 | Diversity, Niue and Tonga Stage
Posted in Moana Arts
Explore the sights and sounds of Polyfest with Lika and Viliami from Tone6.
See the crowds, performances, cultural attire and so much more! Also hear a few fresh facts about…more
Island Life in Niue: An Expat's Perspective
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Shanny Matterson, the freelance travel writer and creative copywriting guru from Rebel and Roam – a primary school teacher – has had adventure tattooed on her heart since as long as she…more
Niue Takalo | Young, Gifted & Brown
Posted in Coco-TV
Nofolisi Leslie Hala takes us behind the scenes in preparation for the biggest Niuean Takalo in New Zealand. This Takalo group is made up of Niuean men of all ages…more
Duken Williams & Deniro Pao Clarke on Sports Talk - Boxing, Commonwealth Games & Team Niue
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Coco Sports Talk catches up with a couple of young men representing Niue at the Commonwealth Games - boxers Duken Williams & Deniro Pao-Clarke - at their fundraising event in Grey…more
How to Takalo
Posted in How To...
POLYFEST 2021: AUCKLAND GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL - NIUEAN GROUP
Posted in Moana Arts
Auckland Girls Grammar with their Full Performance competing on the Niue Stage at ASB Polyfest 2021.
They were the overall winners of the Niuean stage this year. Congrats girls!
For…more
EPISODE 3 I SEASON 13: ft Leki Jackson-Bourke in Niue
Posted in Coco-TV
In this episode of Fresh we're stacked with competitive Queens, talented young dancers, young artists and opinionated Poly men.
We see how Fresh our Queens are, check out some incredible…more
DIGITAL FAGOGO - HOW TO WEAVE PANDANUS: FITI KAUTE LALAGA NIUE
Posted in Moana Arts
Artist Phylesha Brown-Acton shares the stunning art of lalaga Niue - fibre weaving.
Here she talks about the history and importance of this beautiful taonga, how it’s an integral part…more
Basic Niuean Phrases
Posted in How To...
From Kingsland, the old stomping grounds of many Niueans in Auckland Shimpall take the Niuean language to the streets! Great basic phrases for anyone thinking of travelling to beautiful Niue.
Uhumotu ne hai ai e Patuiki
Posted in Songbook
Check out the Tuapa Ekalesia Church in Niue and their beautiful rendition of a village classic!
MY WORLD - SHIMPAL LELISI
Posted in Coco-TV
Niuean born, Auckland raised actor, writer and presenter - Shimpal Lelisi shares his journey from Niue to New Zealand and navigating his way into his career.
POLYFEST 2016 - Tangaroa College Niuean Stage Highlights
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out some of the highlights from this years Polyfest!
Polyfest Samoa Stage - Tangaroa College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Samoan Stage at Polyfest 2015!
MY WORLD - HAANZ FA'AVAE-JACKSON & LEKI JACKSON-BOURKE
Posted in Coco-TV
Niuean actors Leki Jackson-Bourke & Haanz Fa'avae-Jackson return to Niue to perform at the Taoga Niue Arts & Culture Festival.
They share what it's like performing in front of their aunty's and…more
Coco Sports Talk - Commonwealth Games Edition: Niue Boxing, Tonga Shot Put & Wrestling
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
POLYFEST 2018 - COOK ISLANDS STAGE: TANGAROA COLLEGE FULL PERFORMANCE
Posted in Moana Arts
Polyfest 2018
Tangaroa College's full performance on the Cook Islands Stage.
They placed 3rd in the Most Improved category.
Tuvalu National Anthem
Posted in Songbook
Check out the Tuvalu National Anthem for you to learn and sing along with your Tuvaluan fams!
And just in time for you to impress your Tuvalu mates for Tuvalu…more
Three Star Nation: Takalo - “Ko Mautolu Nei”
Posted in Moana Arts
The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue. In this series, you will indulge in a serving…more
Nanē Pia (Niuean Porridge)
Posted in Coco Cookbook
A delicious local delicacy.
.
Recipe:
Ingredients
Water
Coconut flesh
Pia powder (starch)
Steps
-In a pot of water, add coconut flesh and let it boil.
-Measure one cup of…more
Legend of Tokamotu of Tuapa
Posted in Moana Arts
There is a lesson to be learnt about the power held in sacred objects, and the trust bestowed upon their protectors....
By the light of a fire in a cool…more
How to Hunt a Coconut Crab
Posted in How To...
Take a journey into the darkest depths of the Niuean jungle with muso and rookie Uga Hunter, Malcolm Lakatani.
With Machete in hand and some local guides to lead the…more
POLYFEST 2023: AORERE COLLEGE NIUEAN GROUP - FULL PERFORMANCE
Posted in Moana Arts
Aorere College Niuean Group with their full performance, competing on the Niue stage at Polyfest 2023.
In the Small Groups school category, Aorere came 2nd overall winning the Meke and…more
Tommy Nee - Feel
Posted in Songbook
Tommy Nee's beautiful masterpiece - Feel, written in a dark time about depression. Yet somehow sounds like LOVE!
Check out his cinematic video clip filmed in Niue.
FRESH 9 - HOSTED BY HAANZ FA'AVAE-JACKSON & LEKI JACKSON-BOURKE
Posted in Coco-TV
Keep it Fresh with us on the Rock of Polynesia – Niue! Join Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson and Leki Jackson-Bourke, two Kiwi Niuean actors, as they perform at the Niue Arts & Culture Festival.…more
Three Star Nation: Full Performance
Posted in Moana Arts
The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue. In this series, you will indulge in a serving…more
COOK ISLANDS & NIUE STAGE + POLYFEST 2017 RESULTS
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Polyfest 2017 wrapped on Saturday afternoon and we've got more behind the scenes, performances & action from the Cook Islands & Niue Stages PLUS the results for each Pacific Island stage at…more
Malcolm Lakatani - Fiti Lagakali
Posted in Songbook
Listen to Malcolm Lakatani's cover of Niuean classic 'Sipaio'
Malcolm Lakatani collabs with Che Fu and Tigilau Ness for the Niuean National Anthem
“Fiti Lagakali”
Online Streaming : Lyric Video…more
Three Star Nation: Lologo Tapu “Kia Kalaga”
Posted in Moana Arts
The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue. In this series, you will indulge in a serving…more
Three Star Nation: Tā Mē “Sipaio”
Posted in Moana Arts
The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue.
In this series, you will indulge in a serving…more
Miss Pacific Islands 2017
Posted in Moana Arts
Miss Pacific Islands 2017 currently going down in Fiji! Don't miss out on the live action.
Polyfest 2015 Tonga Stage Manurewa High School - Lakalaka
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Tonga Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest 2015 Tonga Stage Manurewa High School - Milolua
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Tonga Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Samoa Stage - Aorere College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Samoan Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest 2015 Tonga Stage Massey High School - Ma'ulu'ulu
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Tonga stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest 2015 Tonga Stage James Cook High School - Tau'olunga
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Tongan Stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest 2015 Tonga Stage Massey High School - Tau'olunga
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Tongan Stage at Polyfest 2015!
TONGA STAGE - AUCKLAND GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL: MA'ULU'ULU
Posted in Moana Arts
Polyfest 2017
Auckland Girls Grammar School performing their Ma'ulu'ulu
Polyfest Samoa Stage - Mangere College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Samoan Stage at Polyfest 2015!
TONGA STAGE - OTAHUHU COLLEGE: TAUFAKANIUA
Posted in Moana Arts
Polyfest 2017
Otahuhu College performing their Taufakaniua on the Tongan Stage
Polyfest Cook Islands Stage - Otahuhu College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Kuki stage at Polyfest 2015!
Polyfest Samoa Stage - Otahuhu College
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out the action from the Samoan Stage at Polyfest 2015!
POLYFEST 2016 - Otahuhu College Samoan Stage Highlights
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out some of the highlights from this years Polyfest!
POLYFEST 2016 - Aorere College Niuean Stage Highlights
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out some of the highlights from this years Polyfest!
POLYFEST 2016 - Otahuhu College Cook Islands Stage Highlights
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out some of the highlights from this years Polyfest!
The Best of Polyfest 2016
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out what went down at this year's Polyfest - the biggest secondary school's competition of it's kind!
Marquesas Arts & Culture Festival
Posted in Moana Arts
Experience the drumming, dance, carving, language and culture of the Marquesas Islands!
ON THIS DATE - BIKINI ATOLL
Posted in Coco Kids
On This Date we learn about the Americans testing their bombs on what was once called Pikkini Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Find out what the connection to Sponge Bob…more
Sports Talk - Pacific Games Boxers: Baby, Duken, Lolo & Roman representing their heritage
Posted in Coco Talanoa
The 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands are currently in full swing with 24 Pacific Island & Oceania nations competing.
For many of the athletes, the Pacific Games gives them…more