Aaron Ryan

Guest writer

Aaron Ryan is a dancer, actor and graduate of the Te Rito Journalism Project, and is now the co-founder of the social media Pacific storytelling platform Island Things.

Waikowhai Intermediate before going onstage (Photo: Aaron Ryan)

Eight things we loved about Pasifika Festival 2026

From 'otai to Cook Islands drumming, the festival went off and the sun even came out.

By Aaron Ryan | 16th March, 2026