Otago Polyfest 2025
By Moananu Pesamino Tili | Posted: Wednesday September 10, 2025
A MASSIVE THANK YOU!
Ngā mihi nui, Malo 'Aupito, Fakaaue lahi, Vinaka vakalevu, Fa'afetai tele lava!
As a team, we gave our all on stage and are truly grateful for the countless blessings and support that helped us reach Polyfest 2025. This celebration of cultural diversity and identity would not have been possible without the many people who contributed in so many different ways. This article is a heartfelt acknowledgement of everyone who made our journey and experience so special. Especially all the students, parents and staff that helped make 90 new outfits for our performers. Please accept our sincerest apologies if anyone has been unintentionally missed out.
Te Whetū Tirama - Approximately 60 students on stage
Choreography:
Moana: Moananu Tili, Therese Tili
Lion King: Freya Sutherland, Bella McKlennan, Evie deGraaf, Moananu Tili (Assisted by Ellie Sutherland, Riley Matthews)
Frozen: Whaea Karin & Karin (Junior) Tautahi-Fraser
Haka: Mana McComb, Oliver Waide, Manaia Batson, Anamalia Tili, Moananu Tili
Transitions:
Whaea Karin Tautahi-Fraser
Uniforms:
de Graaf whānau, Jennie Waide, Amelia Bresanello, Moananu Tili, Manaia Batson (Y10 student - sewing boys uniforms), Angela Barns, Years 7 - 11 Te Reo and Te Ao Haka Students, Whānau Class
Guitarist:
Jozef Biligan
Extra Staff & Parental Support:
Storm Ma'ole Pele Vaka'uta, Michelle Tili
Tangata Moana - Close to 30 students on stage
Choreography:
Kingdom Tonga: Diana Sau, Manuna Ngahe
Niue: Patrick Jacobsen, Genevieve Jacobsen
Fiji: Tuliana Ceinaturaga
Sāmoa: Moananu Tili, Therese Tili
Transitions:
Therese Tili
Uniforms:
Therese Tili, Jane de Graaf, Amelia Bresanello, Finau Mafi, Tili Whānau, Years 7 - 11 Te Reo and Te Ao Haka Students, Whānau Class
Extra Staff & Whānau Support:
Storm Ma'ole, Liz Colicheo, Saane Moata'ane, Pele Vaka'uta, Michelle Tili, Jane de Graaf, Isaac Tili, Louis Bresanello, Harry Nai
(NB: To access the full collection of photos taken across the two evenings of Trinity College performances, please click on the links below. Photo credit goes to the wonderful wahine, Amelia Bresanello and Jennie Waide!)
Te Whetū Tirama 2025
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AXKV6yRA5LqpRzFQ8
Tangata Moana - 2025
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