Pip Laufiso | Toss the Boss Ōtepoti
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Dunedin, Otago
I’m proud to be raising funds to support Otago Polyfest 2026 to place Māori and Pasifika cultures centre stage.
Otago Polyfest is a celebration of language, culture and identity. It’s a high-energy festival showcasing the rich heritage of our Māori and Te Moananui a Kiwa communities across Otago.
Each September, 9,000+ tamariki and rakatahi perform on the Polyfest stage for five days – with more than 15,000 people watching in person and 51,000 across the world watching online in 2025!
Otago Polyfest is one of the longest running festivals in Aotearoa, and the biggest performance event in the region and the school year. From the gorgeous chaos of wee ones at early childhood services to the skill and mana of our high school students, there’s nothing like Polyfest to build pride and confidence across generations.
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Cherish Your Absolute Uniqueness 8 June 2026
Kia Maumahara ki tōu Mana Āhua Ake - Cherish your absolute uniqueness. This whakataukī has guided the Polyfest for many years. For the entire Otago Polyfest team, the expression of absolute uniqueness was fully present at the Forsyth Barr stadium on Thursday 21 May. It was an honour and joy to witness the excitement and a special privilege to join the line-up of brave champions! Thank you Te Hou Ora. Fa'afetai tele lava to the generous donors who helped me to raise a few more dollars for this mammoth effort. Thank you!
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