Niue, Niue Haku Motu - Andrew Tamatoa performed by The Falepipi he Mafola Handcraft group

The Otahuhu-based Falepipi he Mafola Group has been awarded the Pacific Heritage Art Award by Creative New Zealand in recognition of its active community engagement with promotion of Niuean heritage arts. The group was formed 16 years ago to develop, maintain and promote the Niuean handcraft skills in weaving, plaiting, netting, carving and most importantly language. The group's vision is to use art to rebuild, restore, and reunite Niuean families living in New Zealand.