Okirano Tilaia is of Samoan descent and was born and raised in Ōtautahi Christchurch. He is the vice-chair of PYLAT (Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation), a charitable trust that seeks to empower and encourage Pasifika young people to participate in all worlds.
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Next festival: 1 - 6 September 2026
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