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Pacific Underground Formed as a theatre co. PU has shared its stories of Pasifika communities living in Aotearoa through theatre plays, music concerts and events since 1993.

in ChCh, 1992, diversifying as a production house for performance and events, PU remains NZ's longest running Pacific performing arts group. Recently, their collective skill base has diversified from members working on large scale events to national concert tours. Founding members: Erolia Ifopo, Oscar Kightley, the late Michael Hodgson, Simon Small, Mishelle Muagututi'a, Vic Tamati, the late Matautia Losa Tamati-Luafutu, Tanya Muagututi'a, Pos Mavaega. Contributors: - Dru Sione, Hemi Leaatele, Iona Ulaula, Seta Timo, Grace Taylor, Dallas Tamaira, Mara TK, Malo Luafutu, Bella Kalolo, Talia-Rae Mavaeg/a, Lijah Mavaega, Josephine Mavaega, Anton Carter, Joy Vaele, Barbara Carpenter, Ave Sua, Flo Lafai, Chris Searle, Christine Mears, Grace Vanilau, Pip Laufiso, Hiliako Iaheto, Victor Rodger, David Fane, Shimpal Lelisi, Tony De Goldi, Mark McEntyre, Troy Tu'ua, Jake Arona, Lavinia 'Uhila, Luse Su'a Tuipulotu, Nathaniel Lees, Joseph Taouma, Nastassia Wolfgramm, Aaron Waata, Awatea Ruki, Brent Park, Sara-Lia Tamati, Lily Simpson, Tihei Productions - Brent Thompson, Michelle Harrison, Raniera Dallas, Chris Muagututi'a, Sagapolutele Pulusila Muagututi'a, Steve Tafea, Patrice Kaikilekofe, Ela To'omaga-Kaikilekofe, Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna'i, Stephanie O'berg, Karoline Tamati, Mark Vanilau, Sara-Lia Tamati-Wright,

Supporters: - Maria Godinet Watts, Rhonda Thompson, Peter Taukiri, YCD Youth Centre, MacDonalds Rentals, Bounce NZ, AC Lighting, ACTIS Trust, Paula Rigby, Maatakiwi Wakefield, Olivia Taouma, Ana Mulipola, Tihi Puanaki and Wiremu Puanaki and Te Kotahitanga Kapa Haka, George Kahi, Cinerama Youth Centre, Polynesian Performing Arts Trust, The Court Theatre, Auckland Theatre Company, Christchurch Arts Festival, Te Oro - Jenni Heka, Sarona Aiono-Iosefa, JLP Presents, Pasifika Festival, Ole Maiava, Tautai Arts Trust, Nathan Homestead, George Kahi, Tawata Productions, Kava Club, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Phantom Billstickers, The Surrey Hotel, Petrina Togi-Sa'ena, Reverend Mua, Pacific Music Awards Trust, No.3 Roskill Theatre

In memory of those contributors and supporters who have passed on: Lily Simpson, Jackie Sinclair-Phillips, Hix Toto, Elizabeth O'Connor, Sua Sulu'ape Paulo II, Iosefa Enari (snr), Jeff Sanft, Eti Laufiso, Reverend Lapana, Kupi Mavaega (Snr), Louisa Crawley, Salote Muagututi'a, Maria Leulua'i, Michael Banks, Siaosi Mulipola, Michael Hodgson, Fuarosa Luafutu

Congratulations!!
19/10/2026

Congratulations!!

Samoan theatre director Anapela Polata’ivao and actor and filmmaker Madeleine Sami are among eight leading artists recognised for their outstanding contributions to Aotearoa’s creative and cultural landscape.

Come and jam x
16/10/2026

Come and jam x

🌺 CALL FOR PASIFIKA ARTISTS! 🌺

Are you a Pasifika performing artist based in Ōtautahi Christchurch?

Polynesian Pages is looking for singers, musicians, poets and live performers to share their talents with our community this November!

We welcome emerging Pasifika talent ready to take the stage.

Express your interest via the link in our bio or visit our website.

🗓️ Applications close 3 November 2026


Check it out! Next month a brand new Pasifika arts festival. Mālō lava Polynesian Pages. We will be there supporting,...
16/10/2026

Check it out! Next month a brand new Pasifika arts festival. Mālō lava Polynesian Pages. We will be there supporting, and we can't wait!

Make room for something inspiring!

🌊 20–21 NOVEMBER 2026 🌊
📍 Ōtautahi Christchurch

Polynesian Pages is proud to be launching Nesian Tide Arts Festival — a new Pasifika arts festival bringing people together to connect, share stories and celebrate the voices, creativity and talents of our NZ Pasifika storytellers.

More details coming soon.

16/10/2026

Our friends at Perth Festival have opened an opportunity for two emerging Māori artists to attend the 2027 Perth Festival Lab.

Festival Lab is Perth Festival’s intensive development program for emerging artists and creative practitioners. From 5 - 20 February 2027, participants will experience events and shows at Perth Festival as a cohort, take part in workshops and critical conversations, meet visiting artists, producers, programmers and Festival staff, and reflect on their own creative practice.

Applications close 1 November. If you are an emerging Māori artist -check out their website for more details!

https://www.perthfestival.com.au/for-arts-industry/festival-lab

…and very proud to support! xx
12/10/2026

…and very proud to support! xx

❗Proudly celebrating 25 years of AFFIRM❗ 🎉🎉

Get ready for another fun-filled day with heaps of kai, entertainment, performances, giveaways and heaps more!!

Watch this space for more information and announcements leading up to the biggest festival on the East!

Join us as we celebrate our silver jubilee, can't wait to see you there 🙌

27/09/2026
Congratulations Tavita Nielsen-Mamea on the publication of Ao Ko Tuvalu. Such an important piece of Pasifika theatre. ...
25/09/2026

Congratulations Tavita Nielsen-Mamea on the publication of Ao Ko Tuvalu. Such an important piece of Pasifika theatre. Mālō lava. xx

The second play recently published in the Tala imprint is AU KO TUVALU by Tavita Nielsen-Mamea.

Fetau, Maleko and Lifa prepare to evacuate their home. Rising sea levels and land subsidence on the atoll of Tuvalu is forcing them to leave for Niu Sila.

The poignancy of abandoning their culture and history is contrasted with the excitement of a new land and culture ahead. Some of their countrypeople decide to stay; some of them not revealing this until the boat is waiting to depart. Full of traditional music, this love song for Tuvalu tugs at your heart and knots your stomach even while the beauty transfixes.

Published in dual language English and Tuvaluan.

We're so grateful to the team at Pacific Arts - Creative New Zealand for backing the publication of these next level plays.

🔗 Check out the comments below to buy it now.

Cool as MC Antsman!
25/09/2026

Cool as MC Antsman!

Get your tickets now and come celebrate 30 years of NZ bass culture with us on the dance floor next Saturday at DeVille

The Nomad + MC Antsman
with WarpTV visuals, plus Deep Fried Dub, Dj King B & Miss Meow.
https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/7185

10/09/2026

Our brother Hiliako Iaheto in music and events, festivals and gigs at Otago Polyfest. Malo bro!

10/09/2026

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