Mr Posenai Mavaega and Ms Tanya Muagututi’a, MNZM, of Auckland, for services to Pacific performing arts
Posenai Mavaega and Tanya Muagututi’a have been integral members of the community-based performing arts group Pacific Underground for 28 years.
They delivered ten Christchurch Pacific Arts festivals and volunteered at many community events. They have attended WOMEX international music expos and Festivals of Pacific Arts (FESTPAC).
They have worked in Christchurch and Auckland across theatre, major events, and national Winery and Concert tours.
They have collaborated with more than 500 indigenous artists and have held Artists Residencies.
Ms Muagututi’a and Mr Mavaega continue to create and support emerging artists at YNOT, No.3 Roskill Theatre, Kia Mau Festival and Pacific Underground’s new online audio collection.