SEPTEMBER 2022

Looking ahead for the rest of 2022

Kia Orana ki to tatou au kōpu tangata o te eFAMILIES.   

What an eventful month we have had.  Transitioning to the Government’s recent removal of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and a roller coaster ride with some of those All Blacks results! There have certainly been some highlights in September – celebrating our fathers and father figures on Father’s Day and recognising students who graduated from Universities across Aotearoa. 

This month we wanted to share with you the upcoming events and opportunities that you and your family may like to take part in – Pasifika festivals, fashion shows, business opportunities and giveaways – this edition has got you covered.  

Finally, we also wanted to take the time to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), from Sunday 26 September to Sunday 2 October. This year’s MHAW theme is ‘Reconnect - with the people and places that lift you up’. We know that the past couple of years have been tough and it’s easy to feel disconnected from the people and things that are important to us. So, we encourage you all to take time to reconnect with the people and places that lift you up and enhance your wellbeing - hei pikinga waiora. For more information about MHAW here.  

 Meitaki ma’ata e kia manuia.  

Upcoming events and opportunities for you.  

F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust presents the F.I.N.E Festival: The F.I.N.E. Festival is a Pasifka pride festival that will be held at the Mangere Arts Centre from Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 October 2022. The F.I.N.E Festival is the first Pasifika Festival of its kind and focuses on providing a platform for Pasifika LGBTQI+ / MVPFAFF+ community members and groups to showcase their talents, creativity, products, thoughts, and ideas. 

This festival welcomes families, friends, and allies to celebrate with Pasifika LGBTQI+ / MVPFAFF+ peoples their identities, lived experiences and talents. The event will host theatre shows, art exhibitions, a Fiafia night, performances, talks, workshops and a market. 
 
We have eight of our Enterprising Families participating in the F.I.N.E Festival market on Saturday 8 October 2022 from 12.00pm to 5.00pm. Join us in supporting our Pasifika LGBTQI+ community next weekend while enjoying some yummy kai and creative crafts from our eFAMILIES at the F.I.N.E Festival.  

For more information and updates about this event you can visit the F’INE Pasifika Instagram page here.   

Aku Yanga Cook Islands Fashion Show 2022: Aku Yanga Cook Islands Fashion Show is an event hosted by Paul Aree Hagai that showcases the talent and skill of our Cook Islands designers, makeup artists, models, entrepreneurs and industry talent. The show is set to take place on Saturday 29 October at the Barfoot & Thomson Netball Centre, Northcote from 5pm till late.  

Limited tickets are still available. For more information about this event and to purchase tickets you can visit their Facebook Page here.  

Pasifika Festival 2023 Stallholder Applications are still open: Set to take place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March 2023 at Western Springs Park, Auckland. The event celebrates a wide variety of cultures through experiences, traditional cuisine and performances from Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Niue and many more. 
 
Applications to be a stallholder are still open and can be found on their website here. Registration closes on Monday 31 October 2022. 

Organizers of the event are also offering a special 50% discount to stallholders who apply under the following categories below. 
 
🌴Food 
🌴Hangi/Umu/Lovo (Cooking Pit) 
🌴Non-alcoholic beverages only 
🌴Pineapple/watermelon ice cream only 
🌴Retail (craft, art, clothing, music etc) 
🌴Information Charitable 
 
The discount is valid for applications received for Pasifika Festival 2023 ONLY! 

For any questions, you can contact stallholder@aucklandnz.com. 

Atuanga Rakei Cook Islands Costume Design and Dance Competition 2022: Atuanga Rakei is an event that recognises our Tutuvaine performers and creators. This event gives them a platform to showcase their skills and talents for all to enjoy. The event is set to take place on Thursday 17 and Saturday 19 November at the Papatoetoe Town Hall from 5:30pm till late.  

Limited tickets are still available. For more information about this event and to purchase tickets you can visit their Facebook Page here.  

Akari Body Treats Aotearoa Ei Katu Workshop: CEO and Founder of Akari Body Treats, Joann Daniela and her mother will be facilitating an Ei Katu workshop on Thursday 13th October at the Western Springs Garden Community Hall starting at 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The workshop is a free event and open to all ages.  

To register for this workshop, you can visit the Eventbrite website here. 

For more information, you can contact Joann via email akariaotearoa@gmail.com