Under the glow of the Spiegeltent in Aotea Square, Delbert Anderson and his quartet took us on a musical haerenga (journey), weaving together jazz and indigenous storytelling in a way that felt both ancient and new.

Native jazz trumpeter Delbert Anderson brings his high-energy fusion of jazz, funk, and Diné rhythms to Tāmaki!

Catch him live Sunday, 23 March at SPIEGELTENT, Aotea Square.

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is debuting its first-ever Indigenous music series, bringing the spirit of Hawai’i to Aotearoa.

New Podcast Episode 6 – Alex Hawley:

Alex Hawley, is a Navajo textile artist and proud aunty whose academic journey brought her to Aotearoa on a Fulbright Fellowship. Hit play to hear about the cross-cultural exchanges, creative inspirations, and the treasures Alex now carries in her kete! 🎧💡

Alana’s story is one of spiritual intuition, and connection. After visiting Niue 20 years ago, she felt her tupuna calling her home. and made the life changing decision to move to Niue.

A journey from Maui to Aotearoa that changed everything. Koʻikūokalani shares the importance of moʻolelo (stories) to his community in Hawai’i, and recalls his experience of visiting Ngāruawahia and meeting the Māori queen: Te Atairangikaahu.

This television presenter, event boss, and world traveler 🌏🎤 shares a few hearty tales about growing up in Tokomaru Bay, playing the drums on a Native American reservation as a Māori child, becoming social media famous during the days of Bebo and so much more! 👑👩🏽‍💻😅