Polyfest returns, safe from Covid-19: 'Get those kids back on that stage'

Covid-19 caused the cancellation of Polyfest last year, while 2019's festival was cut short by the Christchurch terror attacks.
Polyfest is the annual Māori and Pasifika cultural highlight for Auckland secondary schools and it started with a flag raising of Pasifika and Mana Whenua colours before a pōwhiri of welcome to guests and performers.
Polyfest director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mau'u
Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Polyfest director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu said they were really excited to have the festival under way after last year's Covid-19 cancellation.
"There's still a lot of uncertainties and a lot of anxiety out there but at the same time it's kind of overcome by the resilience of these kids and the resilience of the community that comes around this," said Seiuli.

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