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Litia Tuiburelevu

Litia Tuiburelevu is a professional teaching fellow at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Law, overseeing the Pacific law students’ academic programme. She teaches an elective course titled “Pacific Peoples and the Law: Critical Perspectives” and is also interested in film and photography.

How should we celebrate right now?

We must make like Toni Morrison and embrace joy because of the times, not in spite of them, writes Litia Tuiburelevu.

21.11.2021

The story behind the nostalgic costumes of Cousins

"I envisioned each character as a natural element," says costume designer Sacha Teuila Young. She breaks down some of the film's key looks.

19.3.2021

The epic intimacy of Cousins

The moving new film from co-directors Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith marks an important moment in indigenous storytelling.

2.3.2021

My ancestors weren't in a rush so why am I?

It's time to dismantle the system obsessed with hyper-productivity, perfectionism and a narrow definition of success.

19.1.2021

Why I'm tired of ‘natural beauty’

There are many, playful ways to look expressive, but apparently only one way to look 'natural'.

Beauty & Wellbeing

28.9.2020

Sis is really good, and a symbol of something bigger

Hanelle Harris’ new series has created a shift in the media landscape...and the portrayal of Pasifika on screen

9.8.2020