A massive Cook Islands culture in Aotearoa New Zealand festival kicks off tonight. Called the Te Maeva Nui Festival it's an opportunity for Cook Islands people to showcase their arts, culture and heritage.
The event also runs tomorrow until 9pm at the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium in the Auckland suburb of Kohimarama.
Analiess Enoka Robertson talks to Jesse about why the event is so important to Cook Island people living in Aotearoa.
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