I attended the opening of Pasifika and was there on Saturday 13 March with the Prime Minister and a number of National MP’s.

Pasifika was jam packed with thousands of Aucklanders sampling our rich pacific culture.

We were very fortunate to be hosted by a number of island nations including the small nation of Tuvalu who gave a wonderful performance with some colourful costumes.

Our group also got into the mood of festival by dancing on one of the stages, I hope there is no footage of this. I ended my visit to Pasifika with a beautiful mussel fritter.

Pasifika is a wonderful celebration of our Pacific people and heritage.