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"Vea Mafile’o is an artist of Tongan, Māori and Scottish descent who
works primarily in moving image and installation...Mafile’o continues to work as
a filmmaker and is co-founder of the…more

Mālō e Lelei, My name is Vea Mafile'o and I am Scottish, English, Māori and Tongan from Tongoleleka, Ha'apai.

We need to have a voice on screen, so Pasifika women…more

Check out Samoan Artist Maila Urale and her contemporary take on traditional Samoan tattoo symbols!

Taking inspiration from everyday life, Maila incorporated traditional Samoan designs with modern day symbols that…more

Join us as the Common Kings take us through this years ONE LOVE FESTIVAL! Keeping it Fresh!

The Miss Pacific Islands pageant returned to the Kingdom of Tonga - catch highlights of the float parade & the pageant itself right here!

Hiding in the shadows of the Tongan reef, the mysterious Feke or Octopus taunts the hunter, its tentacles enticing him ever closer, then like fluid lighting, it slips beyond reach…more

There is a secrete language wrapped up in a Tongan Ta’ovala or Mat.

Everything from how and where it's worn, to its size, the grade of the weave, it's decorations…more

Tongan Filmmakers Luciane Buchanan and Vea Mafileo have taken Sundance film festival by storm. Where their short film was selected out of an outstanding 17,000 applications.

“Lea Tupu’anga / Mother…more

Saia Mafile'o teaches his grandson Malosi how to make a Tongan delicacy - Tongan Topai.

Check out all the ingredients you'll need and try to cook it yourself by follow…more

Miss American Samoa (Magalita Philomena Johnson), Miss Papua New Guinea (Leoshina Mercy Kariha) and Miss Samoa (Sonia Piva) discuss what makes a beautiful woman in their own cultures.

Contemporary Artist Siliga Setoga shares an insight into his life, his art and his beautiful family. 

Sieni Mafile’o joins a Koka’anga group, to make a Ngatu.

The age old custom of making Ngatu is broken down and demonstrated in Tonga’s Ancient Capital City, the village of…more

Check out this beautiful rendition of the classic song from the early 60's, sung by Annie Crummer's dad Will!

Featuring his family and some beautiful harmonies, it's easy to see…more

Saia Mafile'o shows his grandchildren Malosi and Talavou how to make a favourite dish with Tongans around the world - Lu Sipi and Lu Pulu.

Check out all the ingredients…more

See this new re-telling of the legend of 'Aho'eitu - the first of the Tu'i Tonga dynasty to rule over Tonga.

Born to a mortal mother and the God Tangaloa,…more

The legend of Kava Tonga has come to life. In a harrowing story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, this short film gives you an insight into the importance of Kava…more

See all the action in the week leading up to the King of Tonga's Coronation, including the Wesleyan Church offerings to the King and Queen, the block party, the Taumafa…more

Check out this beautiful rendition of the Hawaiian classic I Kona by the Common Kings!

Composed in 1920 by James Kelepolo, the stunning mele (song) expressed his love for Kona…more

Nikau Hindin is a traditional maker of Aute - the Māori version of tapa cloth.

Meet this Creative Native, see her beautiful work and find out what she loves about…more

"It's important to keep these festivals alive, because on top of the twerk and the nae nae, we gotta keep our dances alive!"

Giantkilla and Awhimai take us through Polyfest…more

Aue! Ko te ngaropoina uake ia tatou rima anere vaeau toa Kuki Airani.

This video highlights the Cook Islands’ contribution of recruiting five hundred men from 1914 to 1918, who…more

"As an indigenous Fijian woman, masi is very, very important to me. It speaks of all these different hands that have created the masi and it belongs to ... the…more

Tui Emma Gillies & her mother Sulieti Fieme'a Burrows, full time artists and ngatu makers have had the art of Tongan Tapa making passed down to them through the generations.

They…more

Marquesan Actor & Costume Designer Christopher Prenat was raised in Tahiti & grew up around his grandparents who were artists.

He talks about the costumes he has mostly been creating for the…more

'Broken Silence' is the story of a man, haunted by the memories of an attack made on his wife, who plans revenge on the men responsible.

This film was made…more

Check out some of the Pacific movers and shakers within the arts world as they activate and create in the spaces around them.

The SaVage Klub are a collective of…more

If you ever go to Tahiti, you have to visit the Pape'ete Market Place!!

Model, Actor and Dancer West Leclay shares some tips on how to do the markets right!…more

Soul-singing diva Erakah jams her rendition of a Fijian classic 'Isa Lei'.

This song is a farewell song, usually sung when a loved one is leaving. Enjoy!

With Kiekie Extraordinaire Mel from the amazing Kanumez where the best custom made Kiekie are created. 

Kanumez Kiekie designer & owner Mele Tonga Tamanilo shares the origin of the Kiekie in…more

For My Father's Kingdom follows Tongan pensioner Saia Mafile’o and his family as they are stretched to breaking point by the commitment and passion to God that has driven Saia’s…more

"I knew I wanted to be an entertainer from as far as I can remember. As a child I sang, rapped and danced for anyone, anytime, anywhere." 

Winning the Most…more

Tha Feelstyle captures the beautiful island of Samoa in his latest video, check out behind the scenes in his "My World" this Saturday on Fresh Saturday 10am on TV2

Award…more

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

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

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

'MULTI-NESIANS’’ is a series of conversations around race, identity and mixed cultural upbringings in Aotearoa.

There are strong intersects of many Pasifika, Asian, Maori, Melanesian and Palagi cultures across these…more

Sipaio is a celebration song. It encourages the use of body movement during the singing about the sound of happiness. 

Written by The Tusini Family - famous song writers from…more

New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games. 

A traumatic childhood accident left Tupou Neiufi with a permanent…more

Creative Native Monty Collins takes us into his world of graffiti, cartoons, and the love for his art. 

If you drive around  most of Auckland and notice the amazing female…more

2019 is the year of the Brown Female Story in Aotearoa!  So many great stories from the sistas of the Moana Nui A Kiwa are exploding on the big screen…more

The matriarch of a large Polynesian family lies bedridden and silent, unable or unwilling to speak after a long illness.

When a family crisis strikes, Nan Maria gets some unexpected…more

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Episode 4 - The struggle is real when it comes to keeping healthy.

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Episode 3 - 'Thou Shall Tell The Truth' - when mum's have a comp to see who's…more

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Epiosde 7 - Madonna hits up Lei to help her out with some financial issues.

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Episode 6- The Minister's wife has a secret to share with Lei & Lei has to dig deep…more

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Episode 5 - It's one the most popular sport in the Pacific Islands 'Bingo' or as the…more

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Episode 8 - Has Madonna finally found the love of her life? Is she officially a 'housewife' catch the season finale of Fresh Housewives of…more

Stop in at any village in Tonga and you’re bound to come across a Kava hall or Club, a place to socialise, relax and partake in the age-old custom of…more

Armed with a massive knife, some Island know how- and his Grandmothers recipe, Proud Niuean Shimpal Lelisi attempts to recreate his favourite Island dish- Takihi, from scratch.

But there an…more

The talented Beulah Koale, know for his major role in the film "The Last Saint" was born in Otara, South Auckland and is of Samoan descent, Koale hits the stage…more

Armed with a massive knife, some Island 'know how' and his Grandmothers recipe, Proud Niuean Shimpal Lelisi attempts to recreate his favourite Island dish Takihi, from scratch.

But there ain‘t…more

Historically when we were first born it cradled our bodies.  

It provided cover, warmth and protection and was one of our most highly valued posessions showing wealth, status and celebration…more

From our most famous artists to sports people and thriving businesses, the humble South Auckland garage has been the heartland for creating some of our biggest success stories.  Here are…more

Hey Coco-community! After a long, enjoyable and (being honest here) sometimes difficulty journey -thecoconet.tv is finally here!

We’ve almost been ‘live’ a week now and the whole coconet.tv family are…more

Tongan female director Vea Mafile'o has the amazing feat of having two of her films premiere at the Berlinale Native festival this year.

Alongside a host of other largely female…more

The Coconet TV is proud to continue its 'Daughters of the Migration' series celebrating the impact Pacific women have had in Aotearoa over the generations.

Suluape said to me “I'm…more

The screen sector in Aotearoa has exploded with Pasifika content in the last 10 years - made mostly by Pasifika women!

This years Women In Film & Television NZ Awards saw…more

Iz, a troubled non-binary teenager, has issues with their fathers ruthless commercial interests in building a hotel on a tapu mauga. On the way to the building site they encounter…more

Auckland came alive today with some active talanoa from all our Pacific media sectors, with the first cross sector Pacific media fono in 10 years.

Recognising the stalwarts of the…more

Sima Urale has worked in the creative industry from theatre to film and television for more than 30 years, initially as a professional actor in theatre, and then in the…more

An ambitious young artist will stop at nothing to make her new exhibition a success, and tramples on a sacred family heirloom in the process.  She unwittingly invites herself into…more

A young Solomon Islands teenager encounters bullying and micro-aggressions at school, and takes fate into her own hands when she is visited by a guardian spirit of her family.

This…more

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After she swipes right on a Tinder date with a hot Samoan rugby star, Sina is forced to fight for…more

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A young woman is distraught when she realises her boyfriend has been filming her having sex for online profit. In…more

Celebrating our Pasifika Female Directors on #FemaleFilmMakerFriday!

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SIMA URALE 

Sima Urale has worked in the creative industry from theatre to film and television for more than 30 years, initially…more