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Pacific Days 2026
Playlist by Pacific Media NetworkWeekday afternoons on Pacific Days for your daily dose of community, information & inspiration! From health and well-being, laughter, spiritual encouragement, great talanoa on a range of topics & ever…14 clip(s) in playlist
$10 mango
From a $10 mango to a powerful message about life, dreams, and hope. Tiger Lotiss joined us on 531pi to talk about the inspiration behind his brand-new single, Tiger in the Garden, the realities of adulthood, and the journey towards his debut album. Listen to the full podcast now on the 531pi Fac…
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Black Comet are back.
Laughton Kora joined us on 531pi to talk about Black Comet's brand-new single, My Prerogative, a galactic funk reimagining of Bobby Brown's classic. From bringing the song from the live stage into the studio, to putting their own Black Comet spin on an iconic hit and what's next for the band, it w…
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Naia & Makayla Silk & Soul
Naia Awatea and Makayla joined us on 531pi to share the story behind Silk & Soul—a celebration of music, storytelling, and the strength of wāhine Māori. From their personal journeys to inspiring the next generation, it was a heartfelt conversation you won't want to miss. Watch the full interview …
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Kōanga Festival 2026
Kōanga Festival is back! We caught up with Artistic Director Amber Curreen to talk about this year's celebration of Māori and Pacific performing arts, its connection with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and what audiences can look forward to when Kōanga Festival returns this September. Watch the full int…
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NOT I
Their latest single is bold, honest and packed with purpose. We caught up with Ngawai and Tupz from Corrella to talk about the story behind "Not I"—from the meaning behind the lyrics to the conversations they hope this song will inspire. If you've heard the track, now hear the story. Watch the f…
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Project: Star Scars
We're joined by singer-songwriter Tīpare for a conversation about her latest waiata, Star Scars. Inspired by healing, hope and whakapapa, we'll explore the story behind the music and the journey that shaped it. Stay with us for what promises to be a thoughtful talanoa. https://www.facebook.com/ree…
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8th Wonder Rotorua 2027
Matariki is a time to come together, celebrate our stories, and connect through music and culture. Today on Island Time, we're chatting about 8TH WONDER – A Festival of Sound & Culture, a brand-new festival bringing some of Aotearoa's biggest artists together for an unforgettable live music experie…
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Pacific Days Interview Lavina Williams on & Juliet
On Pacific Days, we catch up with proud Pacific performer Lavina Williams as she returns home to Aotearoa for the global hit musical & Juliet, opening at The Civic. Reimagining the classic Romeo and Juliet, this bold production asks — what if Juliet chose her own path? Lavina shares her journey, …
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Mauri Creative Arts and Entertainment
Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings. We are pleased to highlight an exceptional performing arts group visiting from Fiji: Mauri Creative Arts and Entertainment. They arrived in Auckland on February 24 aboard the MSN Cruise ship to present ‘Viti kei Rotuma,’ a cultural showcase. It is a pleas…
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Spac Pac Canterbury Polyfest: Celebrating 25 Years of Pacific Pride
For the first time, this iconic festival expands to two full days at Hagley Park, bringing together 25 Canterbury schools to light up the stage with song, dance, and Pacific energy. It’s a celebration of our tamaiti, our culture, and our unbreakable community spirit. Joining me to unpack this jour…
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