Mary Taurarii and Viola Swete, both of Dunedin. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON : Moana Nui Festival

Board members Hale T-Pole and Stacey Kokaua, both of Dunedin. : Moana Nui Festival

Andrew Su'a, of Dunedin. : Moana Nui Festival

The crowd enjoys the performances. : Moana Nui Festival

Seini Moataane, 14, Suliana Samita, 17, and Mele Moataane, 15, all of Dunedin. : Moana Nui Festival

Victoria, 10, and Alexandria, 9, Yap, of Dunedin. : Moana Nui Festival