Pip Laufiso
Phillippa Agnes Laufiso 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 Ōtepoti Dunedin. Her mother was Agnes Mary 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 tsunamiIn 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.