Press Release – Auckland Unlimited Aucklands popular Pasifika Festival has been postponed following the Governments announcement yesterday that Auckland will remain in Alert Level 2 until at least Friday 12 March. The festival, which was originally planned to take place on 13-14 … Auckland’s popular Pasifika Festival has been postponed following the Government’s announcement yesterday that Auckland will remain in Alert Level 2 until at least Friday 12 March. The festival, which was originally planned to take place on 13-14 March at Western Springs Park, will now be held on 10-11 April at Mt Smart Stadium. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he’s pleased the festival can go ahead.