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Auckland's Pasifika Festival is in for a huge homecoming
Are you ready for Auckland's Pasifika Festival this weekend?

Focus: Pasifika returns to Western Springs
Auckland’s beloved Pasifika Festival is going back to its roots this weekend, returning to Western Springs and to the village atmosphere it has long been known for. Video / NZ Herald

Hammer-wielding youths rob liquor store, teachers not done & Pasifika festival returns | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 March, 2023
Shock after primary-school kids raid liquor store, teachers threaten further strike action and the Government explores raising benefit increases in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland's Pasifika Festival is back at Western Springs this weekend
Auckland's Pasifika Festival returns to its roots this weekend.

Wayne Brown spares Diwali, Lantern Festival and Pasifika from budget cuts
Funding cuts are “highly unlikely” for highly valued events, says Brown.

30 Years of Pasifika Festival
The idea of the festival, ever since it began in 1993, has been to celebrate the rich culture of the Pacific peoples who take pride in their identity as Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pasifika community. Video / Auckland Unlimited

Celebrating 30 years of Pasifika Festival - now Taste of Pasifika
Pasifika Festival celebrates its 30th birthday this year with a new look and name.

Fashion showcase launches revamped Pasifika Festival
Pacific and Māori fashion will be displayed in tonight's Pasifika Showcase at The Cloud.

Taste of Pasifika Revamped Pasifika festival kicks off this weekend
Taste of Pasifika - the revamped Pasifika Festival this year - kicks off this Friday.

Pasifika Festival cancelled, PolyFest scaled back as Covid cases surge
Auckland's largest Pacific festivals are being cancelled or scaled back next month.

Editorial: Malo lava, Pasifika!
Editorial: Pacific Island drums will echo around Mt Smart Stadium today at festival debut.

Auckland's Pasifika Festival is back - and there's a new venue
The Pasifika Festival is finally back this weekend.

Pasifika Festival 2021 right back on track
Pasifika will be back this weekend for the first time since 2018.

Pasifika Festival postponed over alert level uncertainty
Organisers still hope popular festival can run after being cancelled the past two years.

Whats On in Wellington: Anniversary weekend activities
There's an event for all weather conditions this Wellington Anniversary weekend.

Auckland Pasifika Festival stallholders seek other venues
Several businesses will be setting up their stalls despite cancellation of the event.

Focus Live: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on coronavirus implications for Auckland
Focus Live: Pasifika Festival has been cancelled because of concerns about coronavirus, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced this morning.

Coronavirus: Ardern will keep shaking hands amid pandemic declaration
'I know that I also am really frequent with my hand washing.'

Coronavirus: Political fallout over response as almost 9000 self-isolate
Things have dramatically changed since the decision on the minimum wage, says National.

Coronavirus: March 15 memorial and Pasifika Festival given go-ahead
Attendees are being told to take up responsibility to not spread illness.

Public gatherings still OK says PM, as Pasifika organisers confirm festival on track
PM said advice on public gatherings was being monitored as the situation unfolded.