The strength of culture shines through at Polyfest 2021
23 April 2021

The Auckland Secondary Schools Māori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival (ASB Polyfest) has become a shining moment of 2021, following a two-year hiatus. The
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23 April 2021
The Auckland Secondary Schools Māori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival (ASB Polyfest) has become a shining moment of 2021, following a two-year hiatus. The
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