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Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week

Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week

Celebrate: 13 – 19 October

The 2024 theme for Niue Language Week is 'Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha - Protect and Nurture Vagahau Niue for the Future'. 

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. 

Niue language week facebook banner

Calendar of Events 2024

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
Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC)

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

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.
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
6pm - 8pm 7 Tara Rd, Henderson Henderson PIPC Niue

Event 

Description

Time

Location

Host

Po Lologo
5:30pm Palmerston North Pasifika Center Niue Palmerston North Community (NPNC)
Pō Kifaga
7pm - 10pm Pacific Space, Level 1 of General Library University of Auckland City Campus Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association

Event 

Description

Time

Location

Host

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

Event 

Description

Time

Location

Host

Careers Workshop
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)

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
Toru Fetu Kindergarten
Matua Ola Celebration with Niue elders co-hosted by PPCT 11am - 2:30pm
Palmerston North Pasifika Center
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

Event 

Description

Time

Location

Host

Hopo hopo Exercise Faofao tino 7:30am - 8:30am
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
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

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.

Tickets: $20 (excluding Eventfinda processing fees).

Buy tickets

8pm - 11.30pm Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland Three Star Nation

Niue Language Week Funding Recipients

Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Niue Language Week preparations in 2023:

Organisation/Group Name

Location

 Approved Amount

Language

Initiative focus

Know Your Status Community Trust

Auckland

$3,500

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, arts and crafts, and music

Vagahau Niue Trust

National

$31,830

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through dance and music

Tau Malolo Ha Niue

Auckland

$4,486

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, and music

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:

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:

Organisation/Group Name

Location

 Approved Amount

Language

Initiative focus

Auckland University Niue Aga Fakamotu Association

Auckland

5,000.00

Vagahau Niue

Language learning through cultural practices

Learning Vagahau Niue

Palmerston North

4,300.00

Vagahau Niue

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

Maliatama Niue Trust

Auckland

4,999.05

Vagahau Niue

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

Niue Community Dunedin/Otepoti

Dunedin

3,272.15

Vagahau Niue

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

Pasifika in the Bay Trust

Tauranga

2,785.00

Vagahau Niue

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

Vagahau Niue Trust

Auckland

50,000.00

Vagahau Niue

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