The 2026 theme for Rotuma Language Week is "Ȧf'ȧk, putua, a'pumuạ'ȧk ma rak'ȧk 'os fäega ma 'os ag fak Rotuma, la se maoen 'e 'os tore" - Treasure, nurture and teach our Rotuman language and culture so it may live on through generations.
Resources, including social media graphics and posters, can be downloaded from this page to help you celebrate the week.
Download Rotuma Language Week social media tile - 1080x1080px (PNG 7.8 MB)
Download Rotuma Language Week social media tile - 1080 x 1350px (PNG 7.8 MB)
Download Rotuma Language Week story tile - 1080 x 1920px (PNG 6.6 MB)
Download everyday phrases tile - 1080x1080 (PNG 3.5 MB)
Download everyday phrases tile - 1080x1350px (PNG 4.2 MB)
Download lunch phrases tile - 1080x1080 (PNG 3.3 MB)
Download lunch phrases tile - 1080x1350px (PNG 4.1 MB)
Download hymn tile - 1080x1080 (PNG 3.3 MB)
Download hymn tile - 1080x1350px (PNG 4.1 MB)
Download Rotuma Language Week Facebook banner - 851 x 315px (PNG 1.5 MB)
Download Rotuma Language Week LinkedIn banner - 1128 x 191px (PNG 800 KB)
Download Rotuma Language Week X banner - 1500 x 500px (PNG 4.2 MB)
Simple greetings and phrases:
Hello - Noa'ia (MP3) - Download
Goodbye - Fu’omus ma ạlạlum (MP3) - Download
Thank you - Fạiåkse’ea ‘e garue (MP3) - Download
Others:
Spiritual - Fak'ata (MP3) - Download
Physical - Fakforo (MP3) - Download
Psychological - 'Os a’häe (MP3) - Download
Relationship with people - Hạikạnagaga (MP3) -Download
A thatched shelter or house - Ri fak Rotuma (MP3) - Download
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2024:
| Organisation/Group name | Location | Approved amount | Language | Initiative focus |
| New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship | National | $9,273 | Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, arts and crafts, and music |
| Canterbury Rotuman Community | Canterbury | $8,000 | Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | Language learning through community awareness events, oratory, music and intergenerational fellowship, interaction and socialisation |
| Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Congregation | Auckland | $4,175 | Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | Language learning through a language awareness event |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2023:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
NZ Rotuman Fellowship |
Auckland |
$40,000 |
Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, arts and crafts, and music |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$1,500 |
Language learning through community awareness events and health and fitness |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$5,000 |
Language learning through community awareness events, oratory, music and intergenerational fellowship, interaction and socialisation |
|
Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Congregation |
Auckland |
$1,500 |
Language learning through oratory and music |
|
I am Rotuman Collective |
Auckland |
$2,000 |
Language learning through a language awareness event |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2022:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$10,000.00 |
Language week: language learning through Community Awareness Events; arts and craft; traditional dance; and music |
|
NZ Rotuman Fellowship Inc |
National |
$32,680.00 |
Language week: language through Community Awareness Events; traditional dance oratory; arts and craft; music; and Digital /Online Learning activities. |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$5,000.00 |
Language week: language learning through Digital /Online Learning; Health and Fitness Awareness; Community Awareness Events |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2021:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$1,900.00 |
Language week: language learning through health and fitness activities |
|
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship (NZRF) |
Auckland |
$35,087.00 |
Language week: Language learning through cultural performances and activities |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$1,550.00 |
Language week: Language learning through storytelling and sports activities |
|
HATA Committee |
Auckland |
$7,832.25 |
Language week: Language learning through storytelling and studying Rotuman artifacts and historical resources |
|
Rotuman Wesleyan Church |
Auckland |
$1,500.00 |
Language week: Language learning through music activities |
|
Victoria University Pasifika Student Council |
Wellington |
$900.00 |
Language week: Rotuma related quiz and cultural performances |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2020:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
NZ Rotuman Fellowship Inc |
National |
$11,615.00 |
Language week: language through Community Awareness Events; traditional dance oratory; arts and craft; music; and camp. |
