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RELEASE FROM COVID LOCKDOWN LEADS TO UNIQUE DANCE EXPERIENCE

Two months apart proved too much for the Projekt Team, who have used the time since the lifting of New Zealand’s Covid-19 response to perfect their first full-length multidisciplinary dance installation.

The Auckland based street dance collective is taking their compelling dance performance public, with the interactive experience “KO AU”, marking a new direction for the group.  To create this unique show, Projekt Team and Creative Communities are taking over the Nathan Homestead - Manurewa Arts Centre. The dancers create an immersive experience guiding spectators through the various rooms, only allowing for small audience groups.

Ko Au, which means “I Am”, is inspired by the personal stories and diverse traditions of the dancers. The show is an opportunity for dancers to express their most vulnerable selves, drawing on the varied and differing cultural narratives of the dancers.

The unique experience is a performance installation more than a dance-show. The hour-long KO AU takes six separate guided tours per show, each 5 minutes apart.…more

"Brutal Lives - Mo'ui Faingata'a" the first ever Tongan language drama series coming to the CoconetTV.  Full series out Wednesday, 5th August.

Check out what people had to say after the private screening of Brutal Lives in Auckland last week.

Recently local artists Saytruegod? and Stanley T recognised there wasn't anything happening for the community on the North Side of Brisbane and decided to do something about it.

Many Pasifika businesses and artists helped out contributing money, food, boxing fitness, helping out with the bbq, fun activities and more.

Staytruegod? said he was inspired by the 43 boys (Lisi, Lawd Lance, AmuTheMC, Nokz78, Th4 W3st - well known music artists in Australia) who hold similar community events in their  area ... For the People, By the People 

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PARKER FILMS

Student March: A Display of Unity.

This afternoon a group of students from South and wider Auckland, are peacefully marching through Otahuhu in a display of inter-school solidarity to advocate against inter-school violence and display unity and harmony within our school communities. “We always are shown videos and news about students fighting or rivalries between schools but why does this occur? We need more projects and groups that specialise in actively reaching out to students about this issue.” Says 18 year old South Auckland Student March Organiser Theresa Viane. 

The Student March, starting at 4:00pm, will be solely centred on the school student’s demand to raise awareness on ways to prevent school violence and eliminate stereotypes around South Auckland schools. 

“We are standing for peace amongst schools and may it resonate in all we do so interschool violence can finally be eliminated. This school march sets a platform for not only current generations, but for future generations to invoke peace rather than violence, laughter rather than envy and love rather than hate.…more

It's a bit of a grand feat to pull off a surprise wedding especially when you're an islander with island families but that's exactly what Adeaze's Nainz & his wife to be, Becs, managed to do before lockdown!

Check out how they were able to pull it off with the help of Tone6 here!

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Director - Shimpal Lelisi 

Editor - Tuki Laumea 

Camera Operators - Fa'anati Mamea, Adrian Mcbirney & Sapati Apa 

Sound Operator - Marcus Lawson 

Pacific people around the world have come out in strong support against police violence and discrimination of Black Americans after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. 

Here are some moments from the #BlackLivesMatter march in Auckland where Pasifika people share about why they are passionate about putting their voices behind this anti racism cause. 

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Camera Operators - Fa'anati Mamea & Sapati Apa 

Sound Operator - Fa'anati Mamea 

Editor - Sefa Taouma 

Samoan artists Disciple Pati and her sister Nari Keep It Fresh at the Milk and Honey Festival in Auckland.

They were part of a female led festival for International Women's Day ... check out the summer vibes here! 

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CREDITS:

Director - Shimpal Lelisi 

Editor - Sapati Apa 

Camera Operators - Fa'anati Mamea & Adrian Mcbirney 

Sound Operator - Marcus Lawson 

Talent - Sapati & Henauri Apa-Fepulea'i 

Set to feature 20 Moana artists over five months via Tautai’s upgraded digital platforms, Tautai has put the call out to creatives of the Moana based in Aotearoa to apply. 

Each TAUTAI FALE–SHIP Home Residency will take a week long deep-dive into the sacred space of an artist – their fale. Selected artists will share insights around maintaining creative wellbeing, the inspiration behind their work and knowledge they have gathered along their journey. 

“Now is the time, more than ever, to celebrate and support artists in our own back yard.”
Courtney Sina Meredith – Director, Tautai. 

This opportunity is open to arts practitioners from visual arts, music, sculpture, dance, design, poetry, prose, performing arts, film and fashion through to emerging art forms. Each successful applicant will receive $1000 NZD koha. 

Applications are due by Friday 5th June 2020 at midday - you can apply here: APPLICATION FORM

It's a flashback to summer on Waitangi Day in Manukau! With General Fiyah, Shepherds Reign, Aaradhna, Sid Diamond and more!

Celebrate Aotearoa with us!

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Director - Shimpal Lelisi

Camera Operator - Fa'anati Mamea 

Sound Operator - Marcus Lawson 

Join our Fresh field agent Olly Coddington as he checks out the kai, music, kapahaka and more at Tāmaki Herenga Waka - a mean summer festival on the waterfront in downtown Auckland!

Featuring mouth-watering hāngī and performances from Tomorrow People and Te Matatini winners: Ngā Tūmanako!

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Credits:  OPC - Hayden Aull 

Presenter & Director - Olly Coddington