Auckland Arts Festival's delayed start after lockdown

Published: March 9, 2021, 5:20 a.m.

Covid-19 lockdowns in the world's largest Polynesian city forced the Auckland Arts Festival to reschedule much of a year's work in the space of a week. But a delayed launch is set for Thursday and the city's Pacific heritage is obvious in this year's offering - with the arts community set to dance, sing, paint, vogue and tread the boards of Auckland. Dominic Godfrey spoke with some taking part.