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Pip Laufiso MNZM BAM | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Laufiso in 2024 | |
| Spouse | Hiliako Iaheto |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Agnes (Eti) Ivala (mother) Marie Laufiso (sister) |
| Awards | Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Ministry of Education of New Zealand |
Phillippa Agnes Laufiso (known as Pip) MNZM is a New Zealand arts advisor. She is general manager of the Otago Polyfest. In 2024 she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the arts and the community.
Family
[edit]Laufiso was born and raised in Dunedin.[1] Her mother was Agnes Mary (Eti) Ivala-Laufiso, who was awarded a Queen's Service Medal in 1990 for her public service.[2] She married Hiliako Iaheto and the couple had a son.[3] Pip Laufiso's sister Marie is a Dunedin City Councillor.
Career
[edit]Laufiso is general manager of the Otago Polyfest, and works for the Ministry of Education.[4][5] Laufiso is on the board of the Otago Community Trust, and is an advisor to the University of Otago’s Secondary to Tertiary Transitions Project.[5]
Honours
[edit]Laufiso received a Dunedin Stars merit award in 2009 citing her work with families and young people, Polyfest, and benefit concerts following the 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami[6]
In the 2024 New Year Honours, Laufiso was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the arts and the community.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Kokaua, Stacey. "Pip Laufiso: Living and Breathing Pacific Arts in the Deep South". Pantograph Punch. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ↑ Vailala, 'Alakihihifo. "Pacific women celebrated for their achievements in the arts". PMN | Pacific Media Network. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ↑ Harwood, Brenda "It’s thermal city all year round" The Star, 17 May 2007, p. 31
- ↑ "Regional Wrap: Ōtepoti Dunedin with Pip Laufiso". RNZ. 12 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 "New Year Honours List 2024 - Citations for Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC)". www.dpmc.govt.nz. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ↑ Munro, Bruce: "Meet our 2009 stars", The Star, 3 December 2009, p. 1