Nick Francis has also been gifted kākahu by popular Waka Huia performer Kani Collier to wear at Mr Gay World in South Africa next week.
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Māori musicians to perform at 2019 Royal Easter Show
A star-studded line up of Māori musicians are set to perform at the annual Royal Easter Show in Auckland from tonight onwards.
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Pacific artists spread Alofa for CHCH
The Alofa Concert held in Auckland last night was a true Pacific expression of love and compassion for Aotearoa's Muslim community.
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Anzac Wallace "more than an actor"
Anzac Wallace is best known for his role as Te Wheke in iconic film Utu. He passed away yesterday aged 76 after a battle with cancer. Wallace is being remembered by friends and colleagues for his work in the community as much as his acting.
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'Utu' lead actor Anzac Wallace passes away
Anzac Wallace (Ngāpuhi) starred as guerrilla leader Te Wheke, in the classic Māori Western, Utu. He attracted worldwide attention despite never having acted before and went on to star in many other New Zealand films.
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Wāhine of Te Moananui-a-Kiwa celebrate new film 'Vai' in cinemas today
A film celebrating the women of Te Moananui-a-Kiwa, made by the creators of the critically acclaimed film Waru, is in cinemas for the first time today.
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Nine Pasifika filmmakers premiere 'Vai' tonight
The creators of the critically acclaimed film Waru are now set to premiere their newest film, Vai tonight in Auckland.
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Wero for all university students to 'gumboot up'
Māori and Pasifika students at Victoria University have put out a wero for all other wānanga and polytechnic tauira to wear gumboots for a cause on Friday.
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Moana to be performed in te reo Māori at Disney On Ice
For the first time ever, Disney’s Moana is coming to Aotearoa to be performed in te reo Māori at the hugely popular Disney On Ice show.
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Miss NZ contestants showcase their Māori heritage
This year three contestants are Māori, including Natalya Aroha Jackson of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Porou, Tess Austin of Ngai Tai and Morgan Hands of Ngāti Hei.