(Interview done 26/01/2026)

#IslandTime talanoa with Tofiga & Ina: As part of the Wellington Pasifika Festival the Shooting Stars programme brings together a group of young Pasifika actors to create and perform an original theatre work that tells Pasifika stories.

Through this programme they have developed an original theatre production debuting at the Hannah Playhouse on Saturday 7 February 2026.

Joining us on the show today we have co directors for the Shooting Stars programme Meilani Payne and Madelaine Vai-little as well as two aspiring young actors Aldric Chen Pao and Hazel Teaurima.

Booking Link: https://events.humanitix.com/shooting-star-programme

About the Pasifika Festival and Shooting Stars: https://wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/events-and-festivals/pasifika-festival#shooting

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shootingstars.programme/