This year’s theme for Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week is Me vakabulabulataki, vakamareqeti, ka vakaqaqacotaki na vosa vakaviti, which means, Nurture, Preserve and Sustain the Fijian language
The theme is aligned to the overall concept of the 2022 Pacific Language Weeks overarching topic of sustainability and the launch of the UNESCO Decade of Indigenous languages; and the Pacific Languages Strategy.
As a diaspora population, our language, culture and identity is more important now, than ever before. Our role as a community is to be united in nurturing our language through recognising the value of our Fijian language across NZ by collaborating with key stakeholders and with each other;
As supported by the overarching purpose of Tobuvure ni Vosa (Pacific Languages Strategy), the continuous use of our language reflects the depths of our culture and the strength it brings in connecting communities over generations through its use, and sustainability.
Activities and events will be hosted throughout Aotearoa, to embrace Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week. Bookmark this page to see the Calendar of Events when published.
Connect online by visiting the official NZ Fijian Language Week Facebook page.
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| Event | Venue & Time | Host |
Lotulevu 6 Okotova |
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| Fijian Youth Night: Talanoa Session Suicide: Break the silence. Talk about it. Save a Life. |
7 pm Centre Park, Robertson Road, Mangere |
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Vakarauwai 8 Okotova |
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| RWC 2022 – Fiji Village Event supporting the Fiji Team competing in the RWC. |
1 pm Eden Rugby Club |
Fiji Rugby, Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021 |
Vakarauwai 15 Okotova |
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| Fiji Day Festival 2022 | 9 am - 5 pm Mangere Centre Park, 101 Robertson Road, Mangere, Auckland |
Marist Brothers High School Old Boys NZ |
| Event | Venue & Time | Host |
Siga tabu 2 Okotova |
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| Combined community church service to launch language week | St Johns Methodist Church, 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
Moniti 3 Okotova |
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| Qito Ni Viti nodra na lalai | 10 am - 3 pm 37 Oxford Street, Hamilton |
Fiji Society in Hamilton |
Tusiti 4 Okotova |
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| Na vuli vakasasaqa vaka viti. I vakaraitaki ni Sevusevu. Na vakamacala ni ibe vaka viti |
10 am - 3 pm 37 Oxford Street, Hamilton |
Fiji Society in Hamilton |
Vukelulu 5 Okotova |
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| Sara yaloyalo: Viti Makawa. Qito ni kila nomu vosa. |
10 am - 3 pm 37 Oxford Street, Hamilton |
Fiji Society in Hamilton |
Lotulevu 6 Okotova |
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| Vakaraitaki ni yau vaka viti. Veitau Vakasakiti. |
10 am - 3 pm 37 Oxford Street, Hamilton |
Fiji Society in Hamilton |
Vakaraubuka 7 Okotova |
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| Na Viti Dua Concert Me da mai marautaka vata kei ira na luveda na macawa ni vosa vaka Viti. Guest speaker: Dr. Paula Geraghty |
6 - 9 pm St Johns Methodist Church, 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton |
Fiji Society in Hamilton |
| Event | Venue & Time | Host |
Siga tabu 2 Okotova |
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| Flag Raising Ceremony | 3:15 pm Hastings District Council, Hastings |
Hawkes Bay Fijian Community |
| Event | Venue & Time | Host |
Moniti 3 Okotova |
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| Conversational Fijian Language classes | 6 pm Taranaki Methodist Church Hall |
Taranaki Fijian Community |
Tusiti 4 Okotova |
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| Learning about traditional Fijian ceremonies/protocols from our elders | 6 pm Taranaki Methodist Church Hall |
Taranaki Fijian Community |
Vukelulu 5 Okotova |
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| Learning through songs and dances led by Kubana Confederacy | 6 pm Taranaki Methodist Church Hall |
Taranaki Fijian Community |
Lotulevu 6 Okotova |
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| Learning through Arts and Crafts led by Burebasaga confederacy | 6 pm Taranaki Methodist Church Hall |
Taranaki Fijian Community |
Vakaraubuka 7 Okotova |
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| Learning through traditional food preparation and desserts. Our Tovata confederacy members will showcase various ways of preparing foods in the Fijian traditional way. | 6 pm Taranaki Methodist Church Hall |
Taranaki Fijian Community |
| Event | Time | Venue/Host |
Vakarauwai 1 Okotova |
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| Launch of 2022 Fijian Language Week | Digital launch | New Plymouth Fiji Community |
Siga tabu 2 Okotova |
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Lotu Cokovata Vakaviti Combined church service to celebrate the beginning of Fijian Language Week. |
3.30 pm | Salvation Army Church, 89 Warspite Ave, Cannons Creek, Porirua. |
Moniti 3 Okotova |
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| Vakarewa Kuila
Flag raising ceremony. |
8 am | Te Rauparaha Park Memorial site, Lyttleton Avenue, Porirua |
| Vakarewa Kuila
Flag raising ceremony |
9 am | Whitireia Admin Block, Porirua |
| Vakarewa Kuila
Flag raising ceremony |
9.30 am | National Library |
Children's Programme
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10 am - 12 pm | Stokes Valley Hub & Library |
Tusiti 4 Okotova |
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| Vuli Vosa Vakaviti Wellington Fijian Language Class |
9 am - 5.30 pm | Newlands Community Centre |
| Vuli Vosa Vakaviti Community Workshop - Holiday program for kids (primary to intermediate)
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12 - 3 pm | Newlands Community Centre |
| Vuli Vosa Vakaviti Fijian Arts Children's Programme
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2 - 4 pm | Stokes Valley Hub & Library |
Vukelulu 5 Okotova |
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| Vuli Vosa Vakaviti Wellington Fijian Language Class |
9 am - 5.30 pm | Newlands Community Centre |
| Pataka Museum Vakaviti Workshop | 11 am - 12 pm | Pataka, Porirua |
| Vuli Vosa Vakaviti Community Workshop - Holiday program for kids (primary to intermediate)
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1.30 - 3 pm | Newlands Community Centre |
| Vuli Vosa Vakaviti Fijian Arts Children's Programme
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2 - 4 pm | Stokes Valley Hub & Library |
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Talanoa - Fijian Women's Health
For more info: |
6 - 8 pm | Pataka Museum - Helen Smith Room Cnr Parumoana & Norrie Streets Porirua |
Lotulevu 6 Okotova |
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| Talanoa Ako Importance of Fijian Language & Identity in Learning. Refreshments will be provided following the session. |
10.30 am - 1 pm | Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville |
Kids' Program
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10 am - 12 pm | Stokes Valley Hub & Library |
| Bogi ni tabagone: Na tarakoro Refreshment to be provided by Talanoa Ako |
6 - 8:30 pm | Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville |
Vakaraubuka 7 Okotova |
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Veitalanoa ni ulutaga ni tabagone
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10 am - 12 pm | Stokes Valley Hub & Library |
Vakarauwai 8 Okotova |
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Sota kei na qito vakavanua
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11 am | TBC |
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Wellington Fijian Community Sport Day |
10.30am onwards | Wellington Axeman Clubrooms Hataitai Park 37 Ruahine Street, Hataitai |
| Fiji Day Celebration Please note this event is for adults 18 years plus. $25 per person. Includes finger food, chicken, pork, dalo, salad, drinks. Contact for tickets: Sereana Phillipps, Ph: 021 268 2958 |
6 pm - 11.30 pm | MSP College, Kilbirnie |
Siga tabu 9 Okotova |
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Lotu cokovata vakaviti kei na cabori ni vakavinavinaka E kerei meda kau coi ni ti yani meda na lai gunuti vata ni sa suka na lotu. |
3.30 pm | Salvation Army Church, 32 Kings Crescent, Lower Hut |
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Siga tabu 2 Okotova |
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| Dolavi vaka Lotu Macawa ni Vuli Vosa Vaka Viti
Faith and the Church plays a central role in the lives of the Fijian People, and it has also become a centre for social life for Fijians in NZ. Dr. Paula Geraghty |
3 pm St. John Moraia Fijian Parish Hall 49 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Moniti 3 Okotova |
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| Children’s Day Workshop – Cultural Activity
Guest Speaker: Dr. Paula Geraghty |
1 - 3 pm St. John Moraia Fijian Parish Hall 49 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Tusiti 4 Okotova |
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| A session with Paul Gerathy Veitalanoa kei Vulagi dokai Vakamacalataki ira na gone kei na nodra Yasana - Importance of our language Vakamacala ko vulagi e na bibi ni noda vosa Talanoa kei na Vuli |
1 - 3 pm St. John Moraia Fijian Parish Hall 49 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Vukelulu 5 Okotova |
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| Vuli meke Talanoa kei na Vuli |
1 - 3 pm, 6 - 8 pm St. John Moraia Fijian Parish Hall 49 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Lotulevu 6 Okotova |
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| Significant items in our culture Me vakamacalataka o vulagi e 2 se 3 na noda i yau na i Taukei me ra vulica ka kila vinaka na gone. Me vakamacalataka o vulagi e 2 se 3 na noda i yau na i Taukei me ra vulica ka kila vinaka na gone. |
1 - 3 pm, 6 - 8 pm St. John Moraia Fijian Parish Hall 49 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Vakaraubuka 7 Okotova |
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| Vuli Meke Vulici tale e so na meke me ra qai cava e na Vakarauwai. Tovo kei na Vosavosa vakaviti |
1 - 3 pm, 6 - 8 pm St. John Moraia Fijian Parish Hall 49 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Vakarauwai 8 Okotova |
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| Family Fun Day and Fiji Day Celebration Sports Day Focus on Ira na Luvei Viti e Niusiladi me ra maroroya, taqomaka ka mareqata na veika eda kilai tani kina sai koya na noda vosa kei na noda I tovo”. Fijian Children in NZ are to be taught to hold and cherish our Language and our Culture. |
All-day event. Venue TBC |
Canterbury Fiji Community |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Fijian Language Week preparations in 2021:
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Organisation/Group Name |
Location |
Approved Amount |
Language |
Initiative focus |
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‘I Taukei kei Viti Education Aotearoa’ in association with ‘Fijian Media Network Aotearoa’ |
Auckland |
3,500.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling and dance |
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Canterbury Fiji Community Incorporated |
Christchurch |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, poem, cooking and dance |
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Dunedin Fijian Community & Otago Fijian students association |
Dunedin |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, dance and develope language learning online resources |
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Fiji Marist Old Boys Association |
Auckland |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, poem, cooking and dance |
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Fiji Society in Hamilton |
Hamilton |
13,600.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, cooking and dance |
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Hawkes Bay Fijian Community |
Hastings |
1,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural performances and activities |
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New Zealand Fiji Rugby League Incorporated |
Auckland |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices and church resources |
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Pukekohe Fijian Methodist Congregation |
Auckland |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Developed language learning online resources |
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Rotorua Fijian Association |
Rotorua |
5,100.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, poem, and dance |
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Soqosoqo ni Ca'audrove Waikato |
Hamilton |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices and dance |
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Vaka-viti Otautahi |
Auckland |
2,888.35 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning classes for beginners |
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Veilomani Selwyn Fijian Community |
Christchurch |
4,790.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural performances and activities |
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Victoria University Pasifika Student Council |
Wellington |
995.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, poems, arts and craft, dance and music |
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Waitaki Fijian Community |
Oamaru |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, poem, cooking and dance |
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Wellington Fijian Language Week Komiti 2021/Komiti Ni |
Wellington |
8,980.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Promoting awareness of language event |
The Language Champion Honours is a new initiative which has been introduced as part of the Pacific Language Weeks series 2021.
The Daunivosa Vakaviti Awards recognise our language advocates from the Fijian community who have been acknowledged as role models for language revitalisation and preservation of Vosa Vakaviti in Aotearoa.
Recipients:
Marama (Female) award - Esther Nagera
Turaga (Male) award - Peni Seru
Matua (Elder) award - Joseph Davis
Youth Gone award - Selai Rakulu and Lita Momo
Matua Youth award – Adi Losalini Radininatewa Vakalalabure
Vanua award - Waikato University Fijian Students Association (WUFSA)
