This theme derives from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, 'Sustainability'.
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Church Service | A combined church service for all Fijians residing in Hamilton to formally inaugurate Fijian Language Week. | 10am |
Methodist Church
St Johns &
Wesley
20 Wellington St
|
Fiji Society in Hamilton |
| Fijian Language Week Opening Community Church Service | This is a combined Ecumenical Church Service for the community to formally open our weeklong celebration. | 10am | Ilminster School 70 De Lautour Road, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Church Service | Combine Service for the Taranaki Fijian Community and also the Opening of our Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti. | 2pm | Taranaki Methodist Church | Taranaki Fijian Community |
| Fijian Language Week Opening Service | This is our annual Fijian Language Week opening ceremony to formally open the language week in our region. | 3pm |
Mornington Methodist Church 1 Galloway Street Mornington, Dunedin |
Dunedin Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Combined service | Opening of Language week with performances. | 3pm |
Bainbridge Church |
Rotorua Fijian Community |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Vosa Vaka-Viti Tutorial | Designated tutors will be teaching youths the basics of speaking, listening, reading and writing of the Fijian language. | 10am | John Guthrie Hall Bayfield High School - 2 shore street Anderson Bay. | Dunedin Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Fijian Language Week programme | Learning the language and culture through speaking, writing, reading and creative arts. | 10am - 2pm | Rotorua | Rotorua Fijian Community |
| Children’s Day | A day dedicated to the children, with activities organised by the Education Committee. In the evening, a Sevu ni Meke will be presented to the main committee. Kalasi Vakaviti will present gifts and participate in the Sevu ceremony. | 3pm | 37 Oxford St, Fairfield | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
| Fijian Language Week Programme | Children will learn to read stories of their ancestors in Fijian vernacular while also exploring their heritage, including the different confederacies and traditional costumes. The program will also include oratory presentations to enhance their understanding and appreciation of their cultural history. | 3pm | Cromwell | Queenstown Fijian Community Charitable Trust |
| Macawa ni vuli vosa Vakaviti kei na itovo | Day 1 of learning Vosa Vakaviti (Fijian language), featuring folk songs and an introduction to basic facts about Fiji and its history | 6pm | 43 Winter Street Mangapapa, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Fijian Language Week programme | Learning the language and culture through speaking, writing, reading, cooking and creative arts. | 10am - 2pm | Rotorua | Rotorua Fijian Community |
| Vuli Meke | Designated tutors will be teaching youths 2 traditional meke. | 10am |
John Guthrie Hall Bayfield High School 2 Shore Street, Anderson Bay. |
Dunedin Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Fijian Language Week Programme | Cultural relationships and traditional behaviors, known as 'Tikanga,' will be explored. Children will learn about traditional interactions with different confederacies and appropriate behaviors when engaging with family members and elders. | 3pm | Cromwell | Queenstown Fijian Community Charitable Trust |
| Macawa ni vuli vosa vakaviti kei na itovo | Learning different Fijian Traditional Games e.g. vaqiqi moli, veicaqe moli, veidre dali etc | 6pm | 43 Winter Street Mangapapa, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Vuli | The men will gather to mentor young boys on traditional protocols in preparation for Saturday’s events (e.g., Veiqaraqaravi vakavanua). | 6pm | 37 Oxford St, Fairfield | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Fijian Language Week programme | Learning the language and culture through speaking, writing, reading, cooking and creative arts. | 10am - 2pm | Rotorua | Rotorua Fijian Community |
| Vuli veiqaraqaravi vaka-Vanua | Designated tutors will be teaching youths the format and "how-to" do a the veiqaravi -vakavanua. | 10am |
John Guthrie Hall Bayfield High School 2 Shore Street, Anderson Bay. |
Dunedin Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Fijian Language Week Programme | Children will learn ‘Meke/Kapa Haka,’ a traditional Fijian dance that is accompanied by singing and music. Participants are encouraged to wear traditional costumes during the session. | 3pm |
Salvation Army Auditorium Hall, Frankton,
Queenstown 9300
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Queenstown Fijian Community Charitable Trust |
| Macawa ni vuli vosa vakaviti kei na itovo | Ocei ko au? Who am I? Learning whakapapa. | 6pm | 43 Winter Street Mangapapa, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Talk Back Show | A Talk Back Show hosted by the Executive Committee to discuss the theme of the week. | 6pm | Waikato University Library | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Sports Day | The annual sports day celebrating Fiji's 54th Independence Day. Teams will be organized based on the confederacies: Kubuna, Tovata, and Burebasaga. | 10am | Steele Park | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
| History Lessons | Designated tutors will be teaching youths a very generalised information of the history of Itaukei people. | 10am |
John Guthrie Hall Bayfield High School 2 Shore Street, Anderson Bay. |
Dunedin Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Fijian Language Week programme | Learning the language and culture through speaking, writing, reading, cooking and creative arts. | 10am - 2pm |
Rotorua |
Rotorua Fijian Community |
| Fijian Language Week - Love to learn the Fijian Language and Culture | This is our Fijian Language Week gift to our CBD community to encourage inclusivity and harm reduction. | 12pm - 5pm | Wellington Community Hub - Te Pokapu Hapori | Love Learning the Fijian Language & Culture |
| Fijian Language Week Programme | Children will learn about the Deed of Cession of Fiji to Great Britain and the journey to Fiji's independence from Great Britain, which is the reason for the Fiji Day celebrations. They will present this knowledge during the Fiji Day Celebration. | 3pm |
Salvation Army Auditorium Hall, Frankton,
Queenstown 9300
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Queenstown Fijian Community Charitable Trust |
| Macawa ni vuli vosa vakaviti kei na itovo | Vakilakila Mada General Knowledge Quiz | 6pm | 43 Winter Street Mangapapa, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Traditional Protocols | Showcase a traditional Fijian Kava ceremony | 6.30pm | Mataura Community Centre | Southland Fijian Community Charitable Trust |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
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Fijian Language Week programme
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Learning the language and culture through speaking, writing, reading, cooking and creative arts. | 10am - 2pm |
Rotorua
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Rotorua Fijian Community |
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Fijian Language Week Programme
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Children will learn about traditional norms and ceremony presentations through various event scenarios. They will explore practices such as the traditional way of seeking forgiveness, known as 'Matanigasau,' and the baby shower ceremony, 'Roqoroqo,' among others. | 3pm |
Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown
9300
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Queenstown Fijian Community Charitable Trust |
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Children's Fun Night
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The annual Vude Night for Kalasi ni Vosa Vakaviti, where students share their achievements and activities from throughout the year. | 5pm | 37 Oxford St, Fairfield | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
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Fijian Workshop
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Children's activity day featuring lessons in traditional Fijian cultural practices such as Meke, I Cavuti, and Wiliwili Vakaviti | 5pm | Taranaki Methodist Hall | Taranaki Fijian Community |
| Cultural Night and Entertainment | This is a community gathering where we will be sharing Fijian delicacy and dinner. A night of Fijian Hospitality. | 5pm - 10pm | Ilminster School 70 De Lautour Road, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Macawa ni vuli vosa vakaviti kei na itovo | Practical Exercise Joining Parents and community members cooking helping, observing and cooking traditional food | 6pm | 43 Winter Street Mangapapa, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
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Family fun day and dinner
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9am: Collaboration with Kaute Pasifika Trust. A family fun day with activities, stalls, cultural showcases, handicrafts, entertainment, and food.
5pm: Dinner & Awards Night for all Fijians living nearby to celebrate. Some individuals will be recognised, and children will perform their original Meke.
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9am | Fale, 100 Seddon Road | Fiji Society in Hamilton |
| Family Fun Day | A community family Sports fun day. | 9am | Ilminster School 70 De Lautour Road, Gisborne | Tairawhiti Fijian Community Incorporated |
| Outdoor Sports | An event for our community to participate and learn traditional sports. | 9am - 1pm | TBC | Taranaki Fijian Community |
| Fijian Language Week programme | Sports Day programme for the community. | 10am - 2pm | Aorangi Hall | Rotorua Fijian Community |
| Fijian Language Week Finale: Celebrating and nurturing vosa vakaViti with Fiji's diaspora | Oratories, poetries, traditional expressions and know-how by all ages from Fiji’s diaspora during Fiji Day celebration. | 11am - 2pm | Selwyn Sports Centre | Te Waipounamu Fiji Diaspora Steering Komiti |
| Closing Ceremony | Our closing ceremony, featuring children dressed in traditional attire, speeches, and a special prizegiving to celebrate their achievements. | 5pm | Taranaki Methodist Hall | Taranaki Fijian Community |
| Closing Ceremony | Dinner, entertainment and celebration. | 5pm - 11pm | Aorangi Hall | Rotorua Fijian Community |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Fijian Language Week preparations in 2022:
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Organisation/Group Name |
Location |
Approved Amount |
Language |
Initiative focus |
| Canterbury Fiji Community Inc | Canterbury | $4,500 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through dance and music |
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Hawkes Bay Fijian Community |
Hawkes Bay |
$5,000 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, and music |
|
Kelson Boys High School Parents Group |
Auckland |
$1,500 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through music, digital/online learning, traditional dance, arts and crafts, oratory, and community awareness events |
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New Life Wesleyan |
Auckland |
$4,500 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, arts and crafts, oratory, community awareness events, and music |
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Hawkes Bay Fijian Christian Fellowship |
Hawkes Bay |
$1,000 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through biblical reading, song and dance. |
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Southland Fijian Community |
Southland |
$4,000 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through oratory, and traditional dance |
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Waitaki Fijian Community |
Waitaki |
$7,200 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through traditional arts and craft, oratory, dance and music |
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Fijian Media Networks Aotearoa Trust |
Auckland |
$3,400 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through traditional dance, oratory and music |
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Fiji Society Hamilton |
Waikato |
$10,625 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through Fijian language and dance classes and arts and craft activities |
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South Canterbury Fijian Community |
South Canterbury |
$2,250 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through through arts and crafts, traditional song and dance and through Fijian games |
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Nelson I-Taukei Group |
Nelson |
$4,000 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through culture and identity, and cultural dances and traditional food. |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Fijian Language Week preparations in 2022:
|
Organisation/Group Name |
Location |
Approved Amount |
Language |
Initiative focus |
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Canterbury Fiji Community Incorporated |
Christchurch |
10,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through traditional dance, music, oratory, community awareness events and arts and crafts |
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Waitaki Fijian Community |
Oamaru |
5,150.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through oratory, arts and crafts, music and traditional dance |
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Whanganui Fijian Community Trust |
Whanganui |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through oratory, digital/online learning, traditional dance, arts and crafts and community awareness events |
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Hawkes Bay Fijian Community |
Hawkes Bay |
5,000.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through traditional dance, arts and crafts, community awareness events, oratory, music and community awareness events |
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Fijian Marlborough Community |
Marlborough |
3,800.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through oratory and community awareness events |
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Taranaki Fijian Community |
Taranaki |
3,475.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language learning through oratory, arts and crafts, traditional dance, music and digital/online learning |
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Muddy Water Marines Incorporated |
Dunedin |
2,670.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Language Learning through traditional dance, digital/online learning, traditional dance and community awareness events |
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 |
|
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 |
|
Wellington Fijian Language Week Komiti 2021/Komiti Ni |
Wellington |
8,980.00 |
Vosa vaka-Viti |
Promoting awareness of language event |
