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The Community Languages Fund

The Community Languages Fund

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The Community Languages Fund was created to support Pacific community groups to deliver grassroots language initiatives to Pacific communities and families.

Our Pacific languages matter because they tell the story of who we are. Language, culture and identity is essential to the wellbeing and longtime success of Pacific people in Aotearoa.

Comparisons from Census 2013 to Census 2018 data shows that the proportion of speakers of Pacific languages in Aotearoa has declined across the board. 

About the fund

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand.

  • Be of Pacific descent.

  • Represent an unregistered or registered group.

  • Represent a Pacific owned and operated group or organisation.

  • Be able to deliver an initiative targeted at Pacific communities within the calendar year timeframe. 

  • Provide a budget outline.

  • Applicants can only apply for one MPP language fund.

Eligible applicants will be able to apply by submitting a proposal for up to $5,000.

The Community Languages Fund will be available for initiatives that:

  • Align with MPP’s Lalanga Fou Goal: Thriving Pacific languages, cultures, and identities.

  • Have at least a 50% language delivery component.

  • Are targeted towards Pacific communities.

  • Share and pass on Pacific language knowledge.

  • Enable or improve access to Pacific language learning.

  • Increase the awareness of or provide a platform for the use of Pacific languages.

  • Help grow the number of speakers of Pacific languages.

All initiatives funded by the Community Languages Fund need to follow Government COVID-19 health measures for gatherings and social distancing when required. Applicants will be asked to consider alternative ways to run their programmes, such as online where possible.

The Community Languages Fund will not fund:

  • Initiatives that only benefit or support one individual.

  • For-profit activities.

  • Initiatives that are not aligned with the priorities of the fund.

  • Programmes and services that duplicate existing services.

  • Initiatives that are the general responsibility of other sectors (such as school and tertiary-based programmes which are the primary responsibility of the Ministry of Education, NZQA and TEC).

  • Programmes and activities delivered overseas, including the NZ realm countries.

  • Wages, salaries, infrastructure, fixed assets and capital expenditure.

  • Academic research and other academic activities.

  • Debt repayment or debt servicing. 

If you need more information about the Community Languages Fund, email [email protected]

Languages Innovation Fund Recipients - Nov 2019 to Mar 2020

We congratulate and thank the following recipients of the Languages Innovation Fund (Prior to becoming the Community Languages Fund), which ran from November 2019 to March 2020:

Organisation/Individual Name/Initiative

Location

Language

Approved $

Initiative Focus

Akuila Bale - Dilkusha Orphanage Book Drive

Manawatu-Whanganui

Vosa vaka-Viti

700.00

Language learning resources

Born & Raised Pasifika Early Childhood Centre - Noqu Vosa Noqu eyau Talei - My Language iMy Treasure

Manawatu-Whanganui

Pan Pacific

2,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Canon Taito - Nesian lingo Pacific Languages App

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

1,280.00

Language Learning digital resources

CCCS Mt Roskill - Sunday School Cultural Project

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

5,000.00

Language learning through Sunday school

Cook Islands (NZ) Society - Tiare Maori

Wellington

Kuki ‘Āirani

4,910.50

 Language learning through radio programme

Deborah and Oka Sanerivi - Learning Samoan resources for pre-schoolers

Gisborne

Gagana Samoa

3,940.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Epsom Girls Grammar - Tongan Group

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

1,000.00

Language learning through dance, cultural activities and practices. 

FAGASA - Samoan Regional Speech Competition

Canterbury

Gagana Samoa

5,000.00

Language learning through gagana Samoa speech competition 

Failoa Famili - Kakai Talavou

Auckland

Pan Pacific

5,000.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Fe'unu Koula Global Academy of Tongan Arts, Dance and Culture - NZ's National Tongan Dance
Competition 2020

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

1,500.00

Language learning through Dance classes

Hutt Valley Tokelauan community - Tokelau Heritage Project

Wellington

Te Gagana Tokelau

5,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Keetia Iosefa - Creative weekend

Canterbury

Te Gana Tuvalu

1,374.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Le Au Fetau group - Samoan Language Nest - EOW

Canterbury

Gagana Samoa

2,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Lemoa Fesuluai - Malaeta - Gagana Samoa

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Lupe Faalele a Samoa i Otago Incorporated Society - The Lupe Fetala'i 2020 radio programme

Otago

Gagana Samoa

1,000.00

Language learning through radio programme

Mafutaga Tokelau i Manawatu - MTiM Te Fau

Manawatu-Whanganui

Te Gagana Tokelau

1,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Malaeloa Umaga Family Group
Language Project

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

5,000.00

Language learning classes for families

Mary Jane Kivalu - Tāhuli 'o e Lomipeau Programme: Lea faka-Tonga Module

Otago

Lea Faka-Tonga

3,510.00

Language learning online resources

 

Organisation/Individual Name/Initiative

 Location  Language Approved $ Initiative Focus

Nafanuatele Communications and Culture

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

4,000.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Niue Youth Council - Niue Language Roots

Wellington

Vagahau Niue

5,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Otago Girls (Youth Committee) - "Pasifika Voices" Speech Competition

Otago

Pan Pacific

500.00

Language learning through Speech competition 

Otara Samoa Methodist Church (OSMC) - Youth programme

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

1,000.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Palmerston North Papua New Guinea
Community Trust - Bilum-Making Project

Manawatu-Whanganui

Pisni - PNG

3,219.78

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Pasifika at Te Puke intermediate in the Bay of plenty - Te Puke Pasifika Network

Bay of Plenty

Gagana Samoa

1,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Pasifika Whanganui AwaFM - PacificLanguage programmes for 2020

Manawatu-Whanganui

Pan Pacific

5,000.00

 Language learning through radio programme

Queen Elizabeth College QEC Pasifika Cultural Group

Manawatu-Whanganui

Gagana Samoa

1,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Rugby Superheroes Vol. 1 The Flying Fijians

Manawatu-Whanganui

Vosa vaka-Viti

1,699.00

Language learning resources

SAASIA - Digital Resources for Aoga Amata`

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

3,304.35

Language Learning digital resources

Sandra Fatu Nu'u - Pasefika Kids in Books

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

4,286.40

Language learning resources

Steev Lau Filitoga Maka - Kuonga Production

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

1,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Tafesilafa'i ECE - Enriching the Tanoa Ava Model

Canterbury

Gagana Samoa

600.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Tamaki Niue East Auckland Community Group - Tutala Fakaniue Language Classes

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

5,000.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Tauaneai Family - Language is culture - culture is Language

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

1,804.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Tausaafia Trust traded as Aoga PIC Mangere

Partnership and Bonding workshops - Pacific Island Language Weeks programme

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

1,000.00

Language weeks: Language learning through partnership and bonding workshops

The Fakafeangai Ma’oni’oni (Onehunga Tongan Women’s Fellowship Group) - Manatu kihe Kaliloa

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

3,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

The Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga in New Zealand - Seeking Funding for printing of Student Workbook and Teacher Guide

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

4,971.20

Language learning resources

The Siasi Uesiliana Tau’ataina ‘o Tonga ‘i Te Rapa, Hamiliton, Nu’u Sila Trust (SUTT Te Rapa) - Fofola e fala kae talanoa’i e Kalia Project

Waikato

Lea Faka-Tonga

3,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and oratory

Tokelau Rotorua Community - Tokelau Cultural Dance Project

Auckland

Te Gagana Tokelau

5,000.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Vagahau Niue Christchurch - The Christchurch Vagahau Niue Fono

Canterbury

Vagahau Niue

750.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Vaimoana Pasifika Charitable Trust - So'otaga Taranaki

Taranaki

Gagana Samoa

500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Wellington College - Celebrating Pacific Languages

Wellington

Pan Pacific

500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Wellington Samoan SDA Church Porirua -- Children’s Language Retreat

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

5,000.00

Language learning retreat for beginners

Wesley Methodist Samoan Congregation Taranaki St Wellington (Youth Group) - National Youth Retreat

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

1,040.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Community Languages Fund - Round 1 Recipients - Jun to Jul 2020

We congratulate and thank the following recipients of the Community Languages Fund - Round 1, which ran from June to July, 2020.

Organisation/Individual/Initiative name

Location

Language

Approved amount $

Initiative theme

360 Tautua Trust Board - Intergenerational Polokalame

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through oratory and developed digital language learning resources

Aiga Salevalasi Aoga Amata Siva – Languages classes

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and dance classes

Allan Luu - Auckland Intermediate Schools Cook - Island Speech n Dance Competition

Auckland

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural dance workshops

Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Group Incorporated - Rotuman Language Classes

Auckland

Fäeag Rotųma

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Auckland Tokelau Society Incorporated - Tokelau OnlineB22:K22

Auckland

Te Gagana Tokelau

2,500.00

Language learning digital resources

CCCS EFKS Mangere Bridge Church Youth - Aoga Samoa a le Faifeau - Church Minister's Samoan School

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through Sunday school

CCCS Mt Roskill Youth - EFKS Mt Roskill (Youth)

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning classes

CCS of Samoa Trust - Youth Group - Youth Outreach Language and Culture Expose

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Congregational American Samoa - Learning Samoan Language through Sunday School

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through Sunday school

Congregational Christian Church - Faitau Tusi Samoa Initiative

Manawatu - Wanganui

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through intergenerational classes

Congregational Christian Church in Samoa - Blenheim - Ia toe lalaga lau Aganuu

Marlborough

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners and developing

Congregational Christian Church in Samoa - New Plymouth - Gagana Faaaloalo 101

Taranaki

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Congregational Christian Church in Samoa Orakei Charitable Trust - CCCS Orakei Samoan Language Programme

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Congregational Christian Church of Samoa Petone - Samoan Language Talanoa (Dialogue)

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

1,200.00

Language learning through Sunday school

Cornerstone Net PN - Tupulaga Fou (New Generation)

Manawatu - Wanganui

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes

Crystal Mana-Daniel - Auckland Intermediate Schools Cook Island Speech n Dance Competition

Auckland

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,460.00

Speech competition event

Eagles Sports & Cultural Club Incorporated - TAUiUA

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning digitial resources

Ekalesia Vaitupu Malietasi - Tuvaluan Hymn Book

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

ELEI Dance - Siva Samoa for young girls’ community program

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes through music activities for beginners

Esa-Jayne Peika - Folafolamanogi Workshop

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,495.00

Language learning classes for young girls and women

Etivina Maafu and T N & K Fakatou - Far North Tongan Community (Tongan Language Week)

Northland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Faga Fasala -Rotuman Language and Culture

Auckland

Fäeag Rotųma

2,500.00

Language learning family project

Fakaofo Club Travel - Aganuku Faka te Agaga ki mua - Cultural Well-being for the future

Bay of Plenty

Te Gagana Tokelau

2,500.00

Language learning through crafting traditional costumes

Farani Vaa - Introduction to the Gagana and Aganuu o Samoa

Manawatu - Wanganui

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural awareness

Fatamanu Aoga Tupu Olaola Moui - Tama Vagahau Niue (Niue Child Speaks Niue Language)

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural heritage

FIA Dance Academy - Dance Academy Project

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through dance and cultural performances

Grey Lynn Presbyterian Church - Pasifika Realm Languages Pilot Hub

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural and traditional practices, oratory, and storytelling

Organisation/Individual/Initiative Name

Location

Language

Approved amount $

Initiative Theme

Havili Nouna - Levelesio Tatalame'a Project

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning home classes for families

Ivanhoe Ikavuka Fakaata - Lea Mai

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,300.00

Language learning home classes for families

Kinaua Ewels - Te mwatai n te buraeki – The Flag Master

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500.00

Language learning resources

Kiribati Aotearoa Diaspora Directorate - The Coalition KI Project

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500.00

Language learning resources

Kiribati Uniting Church - To keep our Kiribati Language alive here in New Zealand

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Leataata o Tupulaga Samoa - Learning Samoa Language: My Heritage

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Levei Viti (Children of Fiji) - Bula'a Aotearoa Pilot Project

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning home classes for beginners

Losalini Tuwere and A Vucago - Fijian Language Class initiative for Newlands and Johnsonville

Wellington

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Magafoa Trust - Niue Language: Our Heritage

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Makatu'unga ho 'ofa Tongan Community Wellington - Tongan Language Week Participation, Awareness and Learning

Wellington

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Malia Tuamoheloa - 2020 Tongan Language & Cultural Awareness Week

Wellington

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and traditional practices

Mangere College Board of Trustees - Language and Cultural Practice Performance Day

Auckland

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,450.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Marewen Kiribati Cultural Group Incorporated - Restoring Kiribati Skills

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500.00

Language learning through dance, cultural values, activities, and traditional practices

Matikoora Marea - Taetae n Kiribati mobile App

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,490.00

Language learning digital resources

Mele Taulani - Beautiful language of Tonga

Canterbury

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,200.00

Language learning through cultural activities and cooking traditional food classes

Menorah PM – Youth - Tu'utaliga - Tapena Sou oso mo lau Malaga 71:18

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Moangare Kiribati Group - Exploring Kiribati language and culture with fun activities

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

1,000.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Mulitalo Aiga - Christchurch - Aiga Mulitalo Project

Canterbury

Gagana Samoa

801.32

Language learning classes for families

Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust (MUMT) - Niue Language Protection

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Nanumea Lotolelei Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu - Strengthening Tuvalu Nanumean Dialect

Auckland

Te Gana Tuvalu

2,500.00

Language learning classes using church resources

New Plymouth Samoan Methodist Church - Culture Workshop for Youth

Taranaki

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

New Plymouth Samoan Methodist Church Atina'e - Samoan Language Community Classes for Beginners

Taranaki

Te Gagana Tokelau

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

New Zealand Kiribati National Group (NZKNC) - Te Tirere & Karanga

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Niue Palmerston North Community - Vagahau Niue Project NPNC

Manawatu - Wanganui

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning resources

Niue St James Presbyterian Church - Mission Vagahau Niue

Wellington

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,495.00

Language learning through cultural values and practices

NiueTakanini PIPC - Pasifika Realm Languages Hub Vagahau Niue

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning through Sunday school

Ofa Afuha'amango Ketu'u - The Mo'uifo'ou 'Ia Kalaisi Church of NZ Trust

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning through religious values and principles

Pacific Island Community (Tauranga Trust) - Pacific Island Trust

Bay of Plenty

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Pacific Kids Learning - The Tupou Kids - Digital Story

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning digital musical resources

Pacific Niue Community Church - Learning Niue with the Niue Bible

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning through the bible classes

Palmerston North Fijian Community Inc - Fiji Day Language Week

Manawatu - Wanganui

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Palmerston North Papua New Guinea Community Trust (PNPNGCT) - Papua New Guinea Language Week

Manawatu - Wanganui

Pisni - PNG

2,396.78

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Papatoetoe Autalavou Congregational Church - You, Your Samoan Language and Culture

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Pasifika Hub Charitable Trust - Faletusi

Wellington

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning resources

PICT Gisborne - Our language our heritage

Gisborne

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language week: language learning activities including poetry showcasing night

Pukepuke 'o Tonga Limited - ‘Ako faiva – lea faka-Tonga, hiva faka-Tonga, faiva faka-Tonga.

Auckland

Pan Pacific

2,500.00

Language learning classes through music, dance and cultural practices

Organisation/Individual/Initiative Name

Location

Language

Approved amount $

Initiative Theme

Radio Tonga of Aotearoa Lea Sione Ilomaisini - Fanau ma'a Kalaisi (Children for Christ)

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning through radio programme

Ranui 135 Leadership Team - Vagahau Niue Initiative

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Ratulevu Naceva - Fijian Language Project: Na Noqu Yavutu

Northland

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and traditional practices

Sadat Muaiava - An etymology of Samoan respect terms

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Saimone Lomaloma - Vosa Vakaviti

Wellington

Te Gana Tuvalu

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Sam Pilisi - Koli Niue - Niue Language Week 2020

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning musical resources

Samoa Atia’e I Magele Inc. - Tōfā ma le Fa’autaga Fa’aalualu

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

1,700.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Samoa Atia’e I Magele Inc. - Faitau Tusi Fa'atasi Project

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

1,700.00

Language learning through Sunday school

SIAOLA - Famili Taula Framework

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Sione Fetuu Fukofuka - Tongan Traditional Language Limited

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning classes through kava sessions and using poetry

Sione Nau - Ofa-sio-kihe-kahau

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

SL1 Consulting Limited - Liam left (Name o the book) or in Samoan (Na alu Lemalie)

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning resources

Southland Pasefika Community Centre - Tongan Language Week

Southland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning through Tongan art and cultural items, participating in Kava ceremony, dance and cook traditional dishes

St Bernadette Auckland Parish - Ke Lea Faka-Tonga 'a e Fanau Po Ako

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning classes

Taakau Rite - Keeping language alive (Kiribati)

Auckland

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500.00

Language learning camp activities

Tamapua Pera - Kia puavai to tatou reo kuki airani

Canterbury

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and dance classes

Taufa Polutele - Embracing the Tongan Language

Canterbury

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,435.00

Language learning home classes for beginners

Te Kaiga Fakaofo I Ueligitone In corporated - Aho o Fakaofo/Fakaofo Day

Wellington

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Te Reo Tupuna - Kia Puavai toou reo series

Wellington

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,300.00

Language learning digital resources

Teokotai Tarai - Apii Mai Iaku Workbook and Short stories

Waikato

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500.00

Language learning through oratory

The Reformed Christian Church of Tuvalu - Tuvaluan Dictionary of Modern Words

Auckland

Te Gana Tuvalu

2,500.00

Language learning resources

Timo Morisa - Gagana Samoa Academy

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners and developing

Tonga High School Ex Students NZ Association - Tefua 'a vaka Lautala Initiative

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural values and traditional practices

Tonga Society South Canterbury INC - Tonga Language Week Committee

Canterbury

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Tupou Tafuna - Back my roots

Canterbury

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,200.00

Language learning through cultural activities and traditional practices

Tupou Taukave Mafileo - Siale Hae Vala

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

830.00

Language learning through cultural activities and practices

Tupumaiaga A Niue Trust - Vahega Vagahau Niue

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Tuvalu Community Tauranga - Tausi ki tū mo faifaiga / Protect your culture and identity

Bay of Plenty

Gagana Samoa

 2,500.00

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Unitec New Zealand Limited - Fiji Language Week

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500.00

Language week activities promoting the Pacific language

Uniting Christian Church of God of Papatoetoe Choir A/C - Samoan Language

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

1,000.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Vagahau Niue Trust - Vagahau Niue Language development workshop

Auckland

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning classes for all levels

Vagahau Niue Trust - Niue Language Week 2020

Wellington

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Vagahau Niue Tumau - Ako Niue

Wellington

Vagahau Niue

2,500.00

Language learning audio resources

Vaiata Mitchell - Ngakau parau i to tatou reo Maori Kuki Airani

Wellington

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,000.00

Language Week: promoting the use of te reo Maori and conversational activities between elders and young people

Vaitupu Community Trust - Re-enforcing of Tuvalu Vernacular

Auckland

Te Gana Tuvalu

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and traditional practices

Vaniva Lewis - Toku Ipukarea

Northland

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500.00

Capability networking building

Vilame Lomaloma - Virtual Kava Club

Wellington

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,500.00

Language learning through cultural activities and kava practices.

Vinepa Trust - Kuiga Samoa Workshop

Wellington

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning through crafting traditional costumes

Waikato Tongan Community Charitable Trust - Waikato Tongan Language Week

Waikato

Te Gana Tuvalu

2,500.00

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Xtina Manuela - Kia Orana Coasties

Auckland

Kuki ‘Āirani

1,795.80

Language weeks activities promoting the Pacific language

Youth Group - Faatauaina o le Gagana Samoa

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

2,500.00

Language learning classes for beginners

Community Languages Fund - Round 2 Recipients - Sep to Oct 2020

We congratulate and thank the following recipients of the Community Languages Fund - Round 2, which ran from September to October 2020.

Organisation/Individual and Initiative name

Location

Language

Amount approved $

 Initiative Theme 

A Village Collective Sau E Siva - Lalaga

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

10,000

 Developing language learning online resources

Afu Vakatapu -Teaching how to grow taro, kumara and vegetables to the young boys using the Tongan Language

Central

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, cooking, and storytelling

Aka'uka Dance Class

Auckland

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices and dance and costume making 

A'oa'o fa'atasi le tatou gagana (Learning our language together)

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Aoniu Festival

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

9,750

 Language learning event 

Beginners online and interactive language class

Southern

Vosa vaka-Viti

5,000

 Language learning classes for beginners

Bilingual Resources for Emergent Bilinguals

National

Pan Pacific

9,989

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Canterbury Bati "Pass it on"

Christchurch

Vosa vaka-Viti

1,950

 Language learning through cultural practices, games and sports

Cornerstone Landscaping Christchurch - Building a Fale

Canterbury

Lea Faka-Tonga

1,900

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and story telling

Deanna Lee Pulu - Christchurch Tongan Language Nest

Christchurch

Lea Faka-Tonga

3,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Eagles Sports & Cultural Collective

Auckland

Pan Pacific

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, and sports

Faaolaola la ta Gagana

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, church resources and storytelling

Fakaofo Community Rotorua

Central

Te Gagana Tokelau

4,900

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Fanau a Aukilani i Matu

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning classes for beginners

Filemoni Tuigamala - Reading and Writing programme

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning classes for beginners and through maths, music, sports, painting, cultural programmes and music 

Fotu O Mālama Inc

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

8,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Fua Tuisaletolo - Learning and speaking your Language

Southern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and story telling

Gagana Samoa Introductory Level.

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Gagana Samoa programme

Southern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Organisation/Individual and Initiative name  Location  Language Amount approved $  Initiative Theme 

Here to Stay - Samoan Language Programme

Northern

Gagana Samoa

4,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Holistic Hamo

Northern

Gagana Samoa

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling and using technology 

Imeleta Finau - Teunga Faiva (Dance Costumes)

Central

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling, dance and music

Itaukei Fijian Language Approach

Northern

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,500

 Developing language learning online resources

Kaha'u 'o Tonga Project

Southern

Lea Faka-Tonga

 

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Kaiviti Kids Club South land NZ - Noqu Vosa, Noqu Isema Bula - My Language, my living link

Southern

Vosa vaka-Viti

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, cooking, arts and craft, dance, music and storytelling

Kingdom Fijian Language Interpretation of Kingdom principles literature

Central

Vosa vaka-Viti

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Kiribati – Wellington Church calendar events for 2020 to 2021

Wellington

Te taetae ni Kiribati

9,330

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, church resources and storytelling

Kiribati cultural and leadership workshop for children

National

Te taetae ni Kiribati

6,900

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Kiribati Homework Support Project (Hamilton)

Hamilton

Te taetae ni Kiribati

4,300

 Language learning in the home setting

Kiribati Federation Aotearoa - Kiribati language and wellbeing workshop

Southern

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,600

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Kiribati Marlborough Community - language Project

Marlborough

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Kiribati Wellington Club - Language Initiative

Wellington

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,420

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Church Sunday School & Youth Tongan Group –

Knowing your Roots

Southern

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling and church resources

Koloa ae Tonga

Northern

Lea Faka-Tonga

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Kosena Seventh Day Adventist - Kosena DVD Project

Central

Gagana Samoa

5,640

 Language learning through mentorship between elders and young people

Kuki Airani O Manawatu

Manawatu - Wanganui

Kuki ‘Āirani

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, songs, dance and storytelling

Kuki Youth Kia Mau Kia Toa

National

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, cooking, arts and craft, dance, drumming, music and storytelling

Ekalesia Perepereane Samoa St Luke - Language & Culture Workshop

Central

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Learning Vagahau Niue (Niuean language) with Koni- Leigh Liuvaie

Manawatu - Wanganui

Pan Pacific

2,500

 Developing language learning online resources

Lupe Lele Malie

Northern

Gagana Samoa

5,000

 Language learning through church resources

Mafutaga Faifeau Ma Faletua Ueligitone -Pae ma le Auli

Central

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Maintaining Language within Aoga Aso Sa

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through church resources

Malamalama ole Talalelei Programme – Sunday School

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through church resources

Manava - Cook Islands Language Classes and video resources

Southern

Kuki ‘Āirani

5,860

 Developing language learning resources

Mere Kikau - Fijian Language and Culture Class

Central

Vosa vaka-Viti

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and story telling

Mila's My Aganu'u Series

Central

Gagana Samoa

10,000

 Developing language learning resources

Mua le vao

Northern

Gagana Samoa

4,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, arts and craft, and storytelling

Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust

Northern

Vagahau Niue

5,126

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

My identity, My Journey/Mau 2.0

Southern

Gagana Samoa

2,370

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Niusina a le Pasefika Inc

Central

Pan Pacific

5,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, music and story telling

NZ born I-Kiribati children in the Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

'O Tala/Faagogo ma Matua i luga o le Fala'

Central

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Palmerston North Fijian Community Incorporated Society

Manawatu - Wanganui

Vosa vaka-Viti

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Palmerston North Tongan Community Trust

Manawatu - Wanganui

Lea Faka-Tonga

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, poems, weaving and storytelling

Pasefika Kids in Books

Northern

Gagana Samoa

5,000

 Developing language learning resources

Polokalame Gagana Samoa

Northern

Gagana Samoa

6,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Project Shalom - Samoan Children teaching

Northern

Gagana Samoa

2,500

 Language learning in the home setting

Promoting speaking Kiribati

Southern

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, speech and storytelling

Organisation/Individual and Initiative name  Location Language Amount approved $  Initiative Theme 

Ranui CCCS Samoan Language Programme 2021

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

6,850

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Redeemed Worship Centre Church

Auckland

Pan Pacific

5,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory storytelling, and church resources 

RKSOBs Wellington Club

Central

Vosa vaka-Viti

8,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Southland Youth Cultural Values and Leadership Skills Project

Southern

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,370

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Taimi mo Tamaiti project

Northern

Gagana Samoa

9,690

 Developing language learning resources

Tala o le Tusi Paia mo le fanau - Samoan childrens book ( Bible stories)

Central

Gagana Samoa

10,000

 Language learning through church resources

Tala 'o Tonga Podcast

National

Lea Faka-Tonga

7,000

 Language learning through podcast 

Talanoa Books Ltd

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

10,000

 Developing language learning resources

Tamariki and Youth of Manukau Trust

Auckland

Pan Pacific

10,000

 Language learning classes for beginners

Te Ribaeai Project

Southern

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, dance, music and storytelling

The Falefaaea Fagasa Otago - Fagasa Incorporated

Auckland

Gagana Samoa

4,500

 Language learning event 

The production of the Kiribati/English language Dictionary

Southern

Te taetae ni Kiribati

2,490

 Language learning classes for beginners

The Render Gathering church - Your language your identity

Northern

Pan Pacific

1,500

 Developing language learning online resources

The Tokelau Wellington Leadership Group - Digital work for PLW

Central

Te Gagana Tokelau

9,715

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and story telling

Tongan Language learning free online

Southern

Lea Faka-Tonga

10,000

 Language learning classes for beginners

To'utupu Tonga

Central

Lea Faka-Tonga

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling and developed language learning online resources

To'utupu Tonga Trust - ‘Kai-pē-lea’ project

Auckland

Lea Faka-Tonga

10,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, weaving, carving, and storytelling

Tuvalu Tusitala Project

Northern

Te Gana Tuvalu

10,000

 Developing language learning resources

Vagahau Niue Hutt Valley Club

Wellington

Vagahau Niue

8,000

 Language learning classes for beginners

Vaitupu Community Trust

Auckland

Te Gana Tuvalu

10,000

 Developing language learning online resources

Vaniva Lewis - Toku Reo, Toku Peu, Toku Ipukarea

Northern

Kuki ‘Āirani

2,500

 Language learning through cultural practices and cooking

Wellington Fijian Language Komiti

Wellington

Vosa vaka-Viti

7,500

 Developing language learning online resources

Wellington Tongan Leaders Council

Wellington

Lea Faka-Tonga

5,000

 Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and storytelling

Community Languages Fund - Round 3 Recipients - Apr to Oct 2021

We congratulate and thank the following recipients of the Community Languages Fund - Round 3, which ran from April to October 2021:

Group / Organisation name

Location

Approved amount $

Language

Initiative Focus

Adonai Neighborhood Outreach Ministry

Auckland

5,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through church resources

Adullam Wesleyan Church - Youth

Auckland

3,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Cultural learning programmes

Agape Alofaina Christian Church

Auckland

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and story telling

Aka'uka Dance Class

Auckland

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning classes for beginners

Ako Fakataha - Learning Together

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through storytelling and church resources

Ako Moui Project

Wellington

2,500.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices and church resources

Anapekapeka Senior Citizen Group

Auckland

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Developing language learning resources

Aoniu Festival

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through events

Aoraki Pasifika

Timaru

3,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning event

Apii mai toku reo e taku peu

Christchurch

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through arts and crafts

Auckland Fiji Catholic Community Inc

Auckland

2,500.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through dance, oratory and developing language learning resources

Avondale Assembly of God

Auckland

2,700.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources, dance, music and story telling

Bay of Plenty Fijian Community Incorporated

Tauranga

4,350.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning classes for beginners and intermediate

Breakthrough Church

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, church resources, music and cultural practices

Calvary Mission Church Assembly of God Trust

Auckland

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources, dance and music

Canterbury PNG Wantoks Community Incorporated

Christchurch

5,000.00

Pisni - PNG

Developing language learning resources

Canterbury Tukumovakili Charitable Trust

Christchurch

4,250.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Cashmere Kulupu Musika

Christchurch

4,800.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

CCC Samoa Womens Fellowship Papatoetoe

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through arts and crafts

CCCS Kingsland Trust Board

Auckland

1,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

Charismatic Group (Kiribati Hamilton)

Hamilton

3,000.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Language learning through church resources

Christ-Centered Church

Christchurch

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning classes for beginners and using dance

Christian Mission Fellowship International Franklin Trust

Auckland

3,500.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through church resources, dance, music and story telling

Christian Mission Fellowship South Is. Trust

Christchurch

5,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Congregational Christian Church of Samoa in Levin

Levin

1,700.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance, oratory and music

Congregational Christian Church of Samoa Peteleema Fou Trust Board

Auckland

2,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources

Congregational Christian Church Samoa (E.F.K.S) Mangere Bridge Trust Board

Auckland

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church activities

Congregational Christian Church Samoa Hastings

Hastings

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources

Connected Coconuts Group

Auckland

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, music, oratory and story telling

Cook Island (NZ) Society Wellington

Wellington

3,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through arts and crafts

Cook Islands Community Whanganui

Whanganui

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

EFKS Petone Junior Youth

Wellington

2,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

Ekalesia Faapotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa Glen Eden Aukilani Niu Sila

Auckland

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through oratory and story telling

Elei Dance Limited

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance

Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu Otautahi

Christchurch

 4,710.00

Te Gana Tuvalu

Language learning through arts and crafts

Faatumu le Ato Ponapona Group

Auckland

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Fafine Seilona Fiafia i Niuhila

Auckland

5,000.00

Te Gana Tuvalu

Language learning classes for intermediate  and advanced

FAILOA FAMILI

Wellington

2,500.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and story telling

Fatu o Te Alofa

Auckland

4,100.00

Te Gagana Tokelau

Language learning through health and fitness

Fetu Pupula

Auckland

2,100.00

Gagana Samoa

Cultural learning programmes

Filokisenia Charitable Trust

Auckland

3,800.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Radio language learning programmes

First Fijian AOG Church

Auckland

5,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through cultural practices

Flying Geese Press

Christchurch

4,300.00

Gagana Samoa

Developing language learning resources

Fofo'anga o Aotearoa Incorporated Society

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through oratory and music

 

 

Group / Organisation name

Location

Approved amount $

Language

Initiative Focus

Hamilton Cook Island Association

Hamilton

4,500.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning classes for beginners

Hawkes Bay Fijian Sports Club Incorporated

Napier

2,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through sports and fitness

Heaven's Gate Charitable Trust

Auckland

4,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

Heretaunga Samoan Ward Primary Sunday School

 Napier

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources

Hibiscus Coast Cook Islands Community

Auckland

1,795.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through dance, oratory and music

HOP - Helping Our People

Auckland

5,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Inspired Faith Fellowship Church

Dunedin

2,230.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources

Juliette Toma

Wellington

4,500.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Developing language learning resources

Kaaiga mo Tupuga o Tupa & Vaetoe i Niusila

Auckland

3,500.00

Te Gana Tuvalu

Language learning through cooking, weaving, oratory, cultural practices and games

Ka'aingaTonga Kaitaia

Awanui

2,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices, sewing costumes and arts and crafts

Kalapu Afe Mai a

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through music, storytelling and oratory

Kidsfirst Kindergarten (Niu) on behalf of Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Inc.

Christchurch

1,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices, cooking, dance, oratory and music

Kingdom Ambassadors International Fellowship Trust of NZ

Christchurch

5,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Developing language learning resources

Kiribati Rodney Sports Youth

Auckland

1,000.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Language learning through sports and fitness

Kiribati United Church Mamarui Youth

Invercargill

2,500.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Language learning through church resources

KPC Otahuhu

Auckland

5,000.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Kuki Airani 

Christchurch

3,375.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Developing language learning online resources

Kuki Airani Mapu Tueporo

Christchurch

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through sports

Kuki Airani o Manawatu

Palmerston North

3,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

Kuki Youth Kia Mau Kia Toa

Christchurch

2,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices

Le Pu'a Learning Services

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Developing language learning resources

Learning Vagahau Niue with Koni-Leigh Liuvaie

Palmerston North

3,020.00

Vagahau Niue

Developing language learning resources

Lupe I Vaoese Family Group

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes for beginners

Malamalama Moni Aoga Amata EFKS PN

Palmerston North

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes for beginners

Masina Studios

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Developing language learning resources

Matala Mai

Christchurch

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices, church resources, music, storytelling and oratory

Menorah Prayer Mountain

Wellington

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, dance and music

Methodist Church of New Zealand - Samoan District - Samoan Synod

Auckland

2,450.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes for beginners

Methodist Church of Samoa Papatoetoe Parish

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through oratory and cultural practices

Methodist Church Samoa Pakuranga Parish

Auckland

1,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, oratory and music

Methodist Church Samoan (New Zealand) Otahuhu Parish

Auckland

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Mighty Armour of Christ Youth

Auckland

4,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Mo‘unga-ki he-Loto Women’s Group

Auckland

2,600.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and story telling

MSL Training Limited

Auckland

4,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Muaiava Family

Wellington

2,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, storytelling, oratory and cooking

Mulihelu Atafu Trust

Auckland

2,488.95

Te Gagana Tokelau

Language learning through cultural practices and oratory

Nana Abraham Familia

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices, cooking, dance, music, arts and crafts

New Light Worship Centre Christian Church Trust

Christchurch

2,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language Learning through church activities and kava ceremony

New United Methodist Church of Samoa

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

New Zealand Lay Preachers Association

Auckland

4,480.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through church resources

New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship - Wellington

Wellington

2,243.50

Fäeag Rotųma

Language learning through cultural practices

Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā Mai Le Moana Trust

Wellington

3,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through cultural practices, arts and craft

Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC)

Palmerston North

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Language learning classes for beginners

Niue Tai Tokerau People

Whangarei

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through church resources

Northland Fijian Community Group

Auckland

3,100.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning classes for beginners

Nukufetau Community

Auckland

1,750.00

Te Gana Tuvalu

Language learning classes for beginners

Ocean Star of Loto Lapaha Tongan Youth Development Academy Incorporated

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices

Oire Pōneke

Wellington

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through dance

Oranga Nui Tonu

Kaitaia

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural events

Pacific Cultural Performance Group

Wellington

2,400.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through dance and making dance costumes.

Pacific Integrated Foundation Trust

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Promoting awareness of the language

Pacific Island Community (TGA) Trust (PICTT)

Tauranga

5,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through making cultural costumes, cooking and arts and crafts.

Pacific Island Health Professionals' Student Association (PIHSPA)

Dunedin

1,600.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through cultural practices and health and fitness

Pacific Islands Screen Artists

Auckland

2,000.00

Pan Pacific

Developing Web development and Apps

Pacific Learners Education

Auckland

5,000.00

Pan Pacific

Developing language learning resources

Papakura Mafutaga Samoa Prayer Warriors

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through oratory and church resources

Papatoetoe Central Samoan Assembly of God Charitable Trust

Auckland

4,400.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through oratory and cultural practices

Pasifika Resources

Auckland

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Penrose Tonga SDA Church

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Developing language learning resources

PIC Autalavou Samoan Cultural Group

Wellington

4,700.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through arts and crafts

Pilipili ma Ponepone o te Akauloa

Wellington

3,460.00

Te Gagana Tokelau

Language learning through intergenerational learning programme, dance, storytelling, music, weaving, dance and making dance costumes.

Poutokai

Wellington

4,915.00

Te Gana Tuvalu

Language learning through cultural practices and church resources

Po-vainga Lea-Fakatonga - Lolopuko

Gisborne

4,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through arts and crafts

Group / Organisation name Location Approved amount $ Language Initiative Focus

Radio Tonga o Aotearoa

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Developing language learning online resources

Rotorua Fijian Community

Rotorua

5,000.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Developing language learning resources

Rowley Resource Centre

Christchurch

5,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through dance

Samoan Congregational Christian Church, Wainoni

Christchurch

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, storytelling, oratory and cooking

Samoan Methodist Church Youth Fellowship

Palmerston North

4,100.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

Samoan Methodist Churches of Samoa (Taita Parish) in New Zealand

Wellington

1,900.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through church resources

Samoan Methodist Trust

Dunedin

3,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, storytelling and oratory

Samoan Northland Community Incorporated

Northland

1,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

Samoan Women Fellowship Manurewa Methodist NZ

Auckland

4,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through oratory, storytelling, and weaving

Selau Pasene i le oti

Auckland

3,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through cultural practices and church resources

Shakers Sports Assocation

Hamilton

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

Siasi Konisitutone Tau'ataina 'o Tonga 'i NZ Fakaongoongo ki Tonga

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

Sisitagaloa Community Development Trust

Auckland

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Language learning classes for beginners

Sologa o Isala Mo Faauma

Auckland

4,500.00

Te Gana Tuvalu

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Solomon Islands Auckland Wantok Association Incorporated

Auckland

5,000.00

Solomon Islands

Language learning through cultural practices

South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust

Tokoroa

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

St Paul Methodist Parish, Otara

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes/workshops/Seminars/Conference

Suveinakama Family Group

Auckland

3,000.00

Te Gagana Tokelau

Developing language learning resources

Taaga o Manusisina

Auckland

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

Tairea Anau

Palmerston North

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Developing language learning online resources

Taku Peu Maori Kuki Airani

Christchurch

2,500.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, music and cultural practices

Tangata Pasefika Cultural Education Trust

Havelock North

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Developing language learning resources

Tausaafia Trust - A'oga Fa'ata'ita'i Samoa PIC Mangere

Auckland

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices

Tautua dance

Wellington

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through dance

Te Aroha Robots Clubs

Te Aroha

1,290.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through oratory and story telling

Te Kanava

Whangarei

2,000.00

Pan Pacific

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and storytelling, and music

Te Mana Academy

Auckland

2,600.00

Vosa vaka-Viti

Language learning classes for beginners

Te Reitaki Trust

Auckland

4,800.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Developing language learning resources

The Dream Centre

Auckland

3,700.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes for beginners

The Family Centre Pacific Section

Wellington

1,500.00

Te Gagana Tokelau

Developing language learning resources

The Holy Valley Samoan Assembly of God Church, Naenae, Lower Hutt

Wellington

2,500.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

The Samoan Christian Church of God

Auckland

5,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes for beginners

The Samoan Methodist Church Ashburton in New Zealand

Ashburton

2,700.00

Gagana Samoa

Developing language learning resources

The Word Ministry Church

Auckland

4,999.98

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, music and church resources

Tohi Tapu Niue

Auckland

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Developing language learning resources

Toka moe Kafa Youth Group

Palmerston North

2,500.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, church resources, music, cultural practices, cooking, arts and craft

Tokelau Toa Trust

Auckland

2,500.00

Te Gagana Tokelau

Language learning through oratory and story telling

Tokoua (Toko2)

Auckland

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Developing language learning online resources

Tongan Cultural Performance Group

Wellington

4,602.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through dance and creating dance costumes

Tongan Ngatu Project

Auckland

2,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through cultural practices

Tongan Society South Canterbury Inc

Timaru

5,000.00

Lea Faka-Tonga

Language learning through dance

Tropical Game Collection

Auckland

5,000.00

Pan Pacific

Developing language learning online resources

Tupumaiaga A Niue Trust

Auckland

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through dance, oratory, storytelling, church resources, music, cultural practices, cooking, arts and craft

Ueen Kiribati

Hamilton

5,000.00

Te taetae ni Kiribati

Language learning through dance

Umatter Ltd

Auckland

4,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning classes for beginners

UraUra fitness

Christchurch

2,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, dance and wellness

Utugagana Trust "Vessel of Wisdom"

Auckland

3,000.00

Gagana Samoa

Language learning through cultural practices, dance, oratory and music

Vagahau Niue Trust - Hamilton

Hamilton

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Developing language learning resources and language learning through sewing, woodwork crafting, weaving, cooking, fishing

Vavega Community Trust

Auckland

5,000.00

Te Gagana Tokelau

Language learning classes for beginners

Wellington Niue Rugby League Incorporated

Wellington

2,500.00

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through health and fitness

WHUPI (NZ) LTD

Auckland

4,960.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Developing Online Database