Nina Nawalowalo
A Boy called Piano
A stage play about the abuse of a boy in state care and the lifelong emotional damage that came from that traumatic time, is about to be broadcast as a radio drama. The bold move is partly due to… Audio, Gallery
Pacific theatre companies tackle pressing issues at festival
Two hard hitting topics in the Pacific, climate change and the 2006 riots in Tonga, are the subjects of two theatre shows in Auckland's Fringe Town festival. Audio
Former Labour MP leads Pacific honours list
Pacific people in New Zealand receive Queens Birthday Honours due to their work and service in the community. Audio
Pacific magic show draws audiences during Auck Arts Festival
Magic reunites popular Pacific comedy group for performances at this month's Auckland Arts Festival. Audio
Bookmarks - Nina Nawalowalo
Nina Nawalowalo is the founder and artistic director of The Conch theatre in Wellington. After a career spanning 30 years she was recently awarded the Senior Pacific Artist Award from Creative New… Audio
Magicians!
Prepare yourself for a massive magic show simply titled Magicians.
The spectacle is opening its North Island tour in Wellington before heading off to Palmerston North, New Plymouth, and Auckland.
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Te Hau Kainga: bringing theatremakers together
In the arts community there's nothing more important than a place of one's own. Case in point - the new centre for Maori and Pacific Theatre in Wellington: Te Hau Kainga. Taki Rua, Tawata, and The… Audio
Vincent O'Donnell and Nina Nawalowalo: Chch Arts Festival
Director Nina Nawalowalo has been busy recently. At this year's Christchurch Festival she directed two shows: 'Duck, Death and the Tulip', and 'The White Guitar'. Upbeat roving correspondent Vincent… Audio
Sols womens theatre releases book, documentary
A Solomon Islands community theatre group empowering women to break down taboos around gender-based violence will release a book, documentary and toolkit this week as the two-year project wraps up. Audio
Stages of Change
Thirteen Solomon Island women and one Wellington theatre director are breaking down taboos around domestic violence and the place of women. Called Stages of Change, they're led by Fijian-New Zealander… Audio
Solomons Women's theatre company draws international attention
A women's theatre company in Solomon Islands that performs shows with an anti-violence message is starting to garner international interest. Audio
NZ theatre company reaches Solomon Islands women
A national women's theatre company has been established in Solomon Islands as a vehicle for reducing violence against women. Audio
Feature Guest - Nina Nawalowalo
Fijian New Zealander Nina Nawalowalo on how her parents cross cultural love story inspired her latest play Masi which premieres at the NZ festival of the Arts. Audio