This theme comes from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, 'Sustainability'.
You can find resources for Niue Language Week, including social media graphics and posters, below.
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Official Launch of NLW | Blessing to open Vagahau Niue Language week | 11am - 12:30pm | Mangere Ekalesia Niue | Vagahau Niue Trust |
| Aho futi matini (Flag raising) | Flag raising ceremony with light refreshments to follow | 11am |
Palmerston North Square
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Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) |
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Opening Church Service |
Henderson PIPC | 3pm - 4:30pm | 7 Tara Rd, Henderson | Henderson PIPC Niue |
| NLW Opening | Blessing to open Vagahau Niue Language week | 4pm - 6pm | Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 18 Mason Ave, Ōtāhuhu | Laupapa Trust |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Po Liogi |
AUNAFA would like to kick start Niue Language week with a youth-led church service.
A friendly and inviting environment for young Niue people to read Bible scriptures in Vagahau Niue, sing Lologo Tapu Tuai and listen to lauga in Vagahau Niue.
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5:30pm - 7:30pm | Cultural Space, University of Auckland City Campus | Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association |
| Po faofao tino (Health and Wellbeing) | 5:30pm | Palmerston North Pasifika Center | Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) | |
| Magafaoa Quiz Night |
Free entry
Prizes for best dress & spot prizes
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6pm - 8pm | 7 Tara Rd, Henderson | Henderson PIPC Niue |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Po Lologo |
Bring your Ukulele
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5:30pm | Palmerston North Pasifika Center | Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) |
| Pō Kifaga |
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Niue’s constitution, this event is dedicated to understanding a little bit more about what Pulefakamotu is, its significance and what it means to Niue people living in New Zealand.
At this event will be a screening of the film ‘Niue: A Cautious Colony’ and the Chair of Vagahau Niue Trust Carissa Posimani Mccay is a guest speaker.
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7pm - 10pm | Pacific Space, Level 1 of General Library University of Auckland City Campus | Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
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Niue Fashion Show and Art Exhibit |
A stunning display of Niue artistry, combining traditional and modern fashion with visual art to celebrate the creative spirit of Niue. Buy tickets: $10 (excluding Eventfinda processing fees). |
4pm - 8:30pm |
Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland |
Three Star Nation |
| Po Tunukai | Cooking Niue dishes - Master chef competition for our young ones | 5:30pm | Palmerston North Pasifika Center | Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) |
| Quiz Night | This event is an opportunity for Niue people to come together and celebrate our language week. We aim to develop more of our people’s knowledge on Vagahau Niue and Niue history | 7pm - 9pm | Shadows Bar, University of Auckland | Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Careers Workshop |
Collaboration with Auckland Collective Tongan Tertiary Students (ACTTS). An academic event dedicated to helping our future graduates with applying for jobs.
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12pm - 3pm | University of Auckland General Library | Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association |
| Po Koli fiafia | Bring your friends and family along to a Niue disco night | 6pm | Palmerston North Pasifika Center | Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Toru Fetu Kindergarten closing ceremony and Niue Performances from Tama ikiiki of TFK | Followed by Kai Auloa | 10am - 12pm |
Top kindy - 36A Astrolabe Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua
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Toru Fetu Kindergarten |
| Matua Ola | Celebration with Niue elders co-hosted by PPCT | 11am - 2:30pm |
Palmerston North Pasifika Center
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Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) |
| Sports Night (Po Fefeua) | The purpose of this event is to end the week off strong, encouraging our students to be proud to serve Niue, and learn more about our villages. | 6pm - 10pm | Kowhai Intermediate (Auckland) | Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association |
| Tokiofa Arts Showcase & Niue Night Market |
Celebrate the talents of New Zealand’s first-ever Niue Performing Arts Academy, followed by a vibrant night market full of Niue food, crafts, and culture. An immersive experience into Niue’s living heritage. Both shows sold out. No tickets available. |
7pm | Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland | Three Star Nation |
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Event |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Host |
| Hopo hopo Exercise | Faofao tino | 7:30am - 8:30am |
Te Atatu Community Centre
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Henderson PIPC Niue |
| Niue Pulefakamotu Celebration and Official closing of Niue Language week | Celebration of 50 years self govenorship of Niue for Tagata Niue staying in New Zealand. | 10am - 4pm |
Barry Curtis Park
163 Chapel Road, Flat Bush
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Vagahau Niue Trust |
| Pule Fakamotu Celebration - Niue 50th Constitution | A significant celebration for the Niue Community pursuing self-governance. Fashion show included in the Pulefakamotu celebration. | 12.30pm - 5pm | Te Rauparaha Arena, Stadium 1. 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City Centre. Opposite Pataka Art + Museum. | |
| Aho Pulefakamotu | Lunch to follow formalities | 1pm | Crossroads Church 220 Church Street, Palmerston North Central | Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC) |
| Lologo Ukulele | To close NLW | 2pm | 7 Tara Road Henderson | Henderson PIPC Niue |
| Niue 50th Pulefakamotu Constitution Celebration Wellington | To encourage, teach and promote vagahau Niue, Niue arts and culture, customs traditions and contemporary music and songs, dancing and other forms of entertainment. | TBC | TBC | Niue Kaufakalataha Wellington Region (NKWR) Pule Fakamotu sub-committee |
| Tokiofa Arts Showcase & Niue Night Market |
Celebrate the talents of New Zealand’s first-ever Niue Performing Arts Academy, followed by a vibrant night market full of Niue food, crafts, and culture. An immersive experience into Niue’s living heritage. Both shows sold out. No tickets available. |
4pm | Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland | Three Star Nation |
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Ogo Fuluola Concert: Celebrating 50 Years of Pulefakamotu |
A spectacular closing concert with an exciting lineup of both established and emerging Niue artists commemorating Niue’s journey of self-governance and showcasing the future of Niue music and culture. |
8pm - 11.30pm | Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland | Three Star Nation |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Niue Language Week preparations in 2023:
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Organisation/Group Name |
Location |
Approved Amount |
Language |
Initiative focus |
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Know Your Status Community Trust |
Auckland |
$3,500 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, arts and crafts, and music |
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Vagahau Niue Trust |
National |
$31,830 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through dance and music |
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Tau Malolo Ha Niue |
Auckland |
$4,486 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, and music |
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Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust |
Auckland |
$5,170 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through music, digital/online learning, traditional dance, arts and crafts, oratory, and community awareness events |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Niue Language Week preparations in 2022:
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Vagahau Niue Trust |
Auckland |
50,000.00 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through music, community awareness events, traditional dance, digital/online learning, oratory and arts and crafts |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Niue Language Week preparations in 2021:
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Organisation/Group Name |
Location |
Approved Amount |
Language |
Initiative focus |
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Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association |
Auckland |
5,000.00 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through cultural practices |
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Learning Vagahau Niue |
Palmerston North |
4,300.00 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance and music |
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Maliatama Niue Trust |
Auckland |
4,999.05 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance and music |
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Niue Community Dunedin/Otepoti |
Dunedin |
3,272.15 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance and music |
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Pasifika in the Bay Trust |
Tauranga |
2,785.00 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance and music |
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Vagahau Niue Trust |
Auckland |
50,000.00 |
Vagahau Niue |
Language learning through cultural practices, family history, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance and music |
