Pip Laufiso

Pip Laufiso
MNZM BAM
Laufiso in 2024
SpouseHiliako Iaheto
Children1
RelativesAgnes (Eti) Ivala (mother) Marie Laufiso (sister)
AwardsMember of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Academic work
InstitutionsMinistry 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

Laufiso was born and raised in Dunedin. Her mother was Agnes Mary (Eti) Ivala-Laufiso, who was awarded a Queen's Service Medal in 1990 for her public service. She married Hiliako Iaheto and the couple had a son. Pip Laufiso's sister Marie is a Dunedin City Councillor.

Career

Laufiso is general manager of the Otago Polyfest, and works for the Ministry of Education. 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.

Honours

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

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.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Harwood, Brenda "It’s thermal city all year round" The Star, 17 May 2007, p. 31
  4. ↑ "Regional Wrap: Ōtepoti Dunedin with Pip Laufiso". RNZ. 12 November 2023. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  5. 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.
  6. ↑ Munro, Bruce: "Meet our 2009 stars", The Star, 3 December 2009, p. 1