F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa is a proud community partner with Auckland Councils “Proud Centres” and along with other amazing partners such as Pasifika Futures Ltd, Ministry for Pacific Peoples, University of Auckland, and Creative New Zealand.

The F.I.N.E Festival was the first Pasifika Festival of its kind held during Auckland Pride Month in 2021. The festival focuses on providing a platform for Pasifika LGBTQI+ / MVPFAFF+ community members & groups to showcase their talents, creativity, products, thoughts and ideas.

This festival welcomes families, friends and allies to celebrate with Pasifika LGBTQI+ / MVPFAFF+ peoples their identities, lived experiences and talents.

The F.I.N.E Festival is Co-produced by F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust and the Proud Centres Team at Mangere Arts Centre.

F.I.N.E Fest 2021, 2022 & 2023 have been amazing events, which has served our community members and families well, however costs to continue this event into the future will require us to reconvene with our community groups and community leaders to determine the future of this event – watch this space.

Pictures: Copyright of Peter Jennings NZ – Feb 2021