Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·6 Jun, 2026 03:00 AM7 mins to read‌Clubgoers of many ages storm the dancefloor as the Papatoetoe-based Fiafia Band crank out pop, oldies, country and island classics at their signature breakneck pace. Photo / Geoffery MatautiaEvery weekend South Auckland’s ‘fob clubs’ are teeming with revellers of a variety of ages looking for a good time. But for many, they are more than just nightlife venues, they’re places of culture, belonging and service to their communities.

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