Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week  

Date

Event

Time & Venue

Host

Sunday 11 May 

Rotuma Language Week Opening Service.

The Kingsland Rotuman Congregation of Auckland Central Methodist Parish warmly invites you to a Special Combined Service celebrating the opening of 'Os Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuḁm Ta and Mother’s Day 2025.

Come and be part of this beautiful celebration of faith, language, and love for all mothers.  Followed by a shared luncheon. 

10:30am

400 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland Central

Join online: Facebook  

Flag raising ceremony

Ceremony with Porirua City Council (followed by morning tea).

Fun Evening with Kainaga

Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating Rotuma Language Week 2025—an event packed with fun, culture, and community spirit! Expect games, dance steps, and delicious food as we come together with family and friends.

Open for all ages | Free entry.

Bring your kainaga and let’s celebrate Rotuman culture in style! 

6:00pm - 9:00pm

120 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden

Thursday 15 May 

Tefui Making Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Tefui making workshop in celebration of Rotuma Language Week 2025! Come along to learn the beautiful art of Tefui making, connect with community, and celebrate Rotuman culture.

All are welcome—let’s celebrate together! 

Fere Friday – Fun for kids and families

Wrap up Rotuma Language Week with a bang at Fere Friday—a fun-filled evening for kids and their families to bounce, laugh, and connect!

A fantastic way to celebrate the end of a vibrant week through play and togetherness during the busy work and school week. Don’t miss out! 

Kato‘aga - New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship (NZRF) Mairani Group.

Join us for a beautiful day of Rotuman culture, connection, and celebration as we mark the end of Rotuma Language Week 2025.

Tautoga Performance
Experience an exquisite day of Rotuman cultural performance, delightful company, and joyous fellowship.

Shared lunch
Bring a dish to share as we come together to close the week with good food and great company.

10am

Tautoga Performance at Auckland Museum

12:30pm

Shared lunch at Marcellin College

Kato'aga - New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship Group (NZRF) Wellington

Join us as we Treasure & Teach Our Rotuman Language and Culture. 

Celebrate with us through culture, connection, and community pride!

11am – Rotuman Community Meet & Greet & Cultural Display

12pm – Formalities commence

Brandon Intermediate, 32 Driver Crescent, Cannons Creek, Porirua

Rotuma Language Week 2025 – Closing Celebration

What better way to wrap up Rotuma Language Week than with a Kato'aga hosted by the Canterbury Rotuman Community. Join us for a fantastic evening of fun, games, and dance as we celebrate culture and community together.

Bring your kainaga and let’s finish the week with joy and plenty of good vibes. 

6pm - late 

1163 West Coast Rd, West Melton (West Melton Community Centre)

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

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

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

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

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.