ARTISTS


Here are some of the amazing Pasifika Artists who have participated in a LIMA programme and are positively impacting our communities in Aotearoa.
Building Your Arts Waka programme Cohort 3
2025
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Haanz is a versatile and passionate actor, singer, songwriter and father who hopes to inspire young Pasifika artists to rise and tell their stories, especially in their own languages.

HAANZ FA'AVAE - JACKSON
Isitolo is an Indigenous storyteller dedicated to preserving and elevating Polynesian narratives through contemporary live art and music.

ISITOLO ALESANA
A sought-after MC and media host, Taleta is known for her dynamic presence, on-camera warmth and commitment to telling stories that uplift and connect people.

TALETA MAREE
His performances are grounded in his heritage and shaped by a commitment to authentic representation of Pacific and queer identities.

LANCE AINOFO
Tree is an astounding Artist. Mesmerising Live Performing Artist, Music/Vocal Director and Music Video Director. Tree works towards inspiring the diaspora and youth in Aotearoa to be empowered by their culture.

KATERINA VAIFALE ( TREE )
Mana is an emerging artist from Wellington, New Zealand, proudly representing his Tongan heritage with roots in Leimatu’a and Hunga, Vava’u.

MANALANI HALATANU
Pule is a proud dance tutor and creative with over 20 years of experience across Polynesian, Urban, Commercial, and Line dance styles. She is grounded in and passionate about Samoan siva, and sharing her knowledge with youth to empower and culturally uplift them.

VAOPULE SIVA
A New Zealand-born Samoan actress hailing from the villages of Safotu, Lotofaga, Leulumoega, and Lefaga, is a graduate of Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School. Bianca works towards empowering untold Pasifika voices and stories.

BIANCA SEINAFO
An actor, writer and director. Sela has governance experience and currently sits on three arts boards in Christchurch: The Court Theatre, WORD Christchurch and MOVE ÅŒtautahi. Sela is passionate about supporting and empowering Pasifika in mental health through the arts.

SELA FALETOLU
" … love for theatre was sparked through her upbringing in the vibrant community of her local Pasifika church. Her journey in the performing arts began to flourish in 2013 when she joined the Excel School of Performing Arts as a vocalist… ". Tusi works towards empowering youth and Pasifika women in Aotearoa.

TUSI ELISARA
Spencer is a proud MVPFAFF+ creative of Fijian, Samoan, and Rotuman descent, raised in West Auckland and the eldest of five. He works towards empowering MVPFAFF+ in Aotearoa.

SPENCER PAPALI'I
A multidisciplinary storyteller whose work spans acting, music, creative writing, dance, and Pacific-based performance.

ONETOTO IKAVUKA
Building Your Arts Star programme Cohort 1
2025

CORBYN TAULEALEA - HUCH- PASELIO

IATUA RICHARD FELAGAI TAITO

SYDNEY HUGHES

NIMETI AKATERE

ILAISAANE SOANA

SAPAI MOANA LUISA TALEI TIMAKATA

LATA-I-HA'APAI FINAU

KOLOPA SIMEI-BARTON

NGAKIRI ANTONOVICH

FELE'UNGA HA'ANGANA VICTORY TUPOU

DIANA ALIITASI ELISARA

MELIANA ZEENIA SEVELE








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