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A graceful Samoan dance had the crowd entranced.

Celebrating differences

Friday August 07, 2015

A number of the different cultures represented in the Cook Islands put on some great performances on Te Maeva Nui International Night on Monday.

Manihiki wows the crowd

Manihiki wows the crowd

Monday August 03, 2015

On a spectacular journey back to their iconic drumbeats, such as Ben Ellis’ No’ai te Basileia, Manihiki wowed Saturday’s Te Maeva Nui audience with their Ura Pau. Their dazzling performance came hot on the heels of Rakahanga’s equally stunning drum dance.

Performing the Ura Pau, Mangaia gave spectators great value for their entrance fee to the National Auditorium on Friday.

Love of culture seen in dance

Monday August 03, 2015

Bringing an element of difference to Te Maeva Nui at Are Karioi Nui, fit and flexible youngsters from the Canterbury Elite Dance Studio in Christchurch opened on Friday with energetic modern dance numbers.

Be more considerate

Friday July 31, 2015

Ministry of Cultural Development staff are having to spend over two hours cleaning up after the nightly Te Maeva Nui shows and boss Sonny Williams says it isn’t fair on them.

Mangaia bring humour, talent to the stage

Mangaia bring humour, talent to the stage

Wednesday July 29, 2015

Mangaia had fun with their ute on Monday night, entertaining the crowd at the National Auditorium with their spontaneous dance moves.

Mitiaro impressed the crowd with their drum dance, the Ura Pau, on Monday night.

Thrilling and fierce...

Wednesday July 29, 2015

The third night of Te Maeva Nui 2015 sent the audience on a journey through time, with many groups dedicating their performance to the history of their islands.

Puaikura fi nished the night off on Saturday with their physically challenging Ura Pau.

The show continues

Tuesday July 28, 2015

It started with a bang and it’s set to provide non-stop action all week.

The opening ceremony began with a welcome to VIP guests including Prime Minister Henry Puna and Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters, and a blessing of the new constitution stone.

Country’s biggest party kicks off

Friday July 24, 2015

 It’s official. After months of anticipation, excitement, drama and hard work, Te Maeva Nui 2015 is finally upon us.

First place in the Open Section went to designer Ana Savage’s spectacular creation.

First Rakei Manava a stunner!

Friday July 24, 2015

The inaugural Rakei Manava competition held at the Edgewater Resort on Wednesday evening was stunning. 

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