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Cultural Connections: Young Cook Islanders champion tivaevae craft and language

Kyani Vira Utia, a Master of Design graduate, embraces her heritage through the art of tivaevae, creating treasured quilts with her mother.

Christine RovoiFri, 08 Aug

Language & Culture •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of partnership with New Zealand amid geopolitical tensions

Leaders and community members in Auckland marked 60 years of Cook Islands’ free association with Aotearoa and Language Week, mixing celebration with calls for dialogue on strained ties.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 04 Aug

Language & Culture •

Kiribati

Duo elevates Pacific languages through youth video journals

A father-daughter film-making pair is showcasing the cultural richness and revitalisation of Pasifika identity across Aotearoa.

Joylene Dymond TiumaluMon, 04 Aug

Language & Culture •

Cook Islands

South Auckland school marks major milestone

Māngere East Primary School celebrates language preservation and cultural connection.

Joylene Dymond TiumaluMon, 04 Aug

Language & Culture •

Cook Islands

Celebrating Connection and Culture: 2025 Cook Islands Language Week unites NZ communities

Kia Orana! It's Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani and the theme is 'Ātui'tui'ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga - Connect me to the offerings of my people'.

PMN NewsSun, 03 Aug

Language & Culture

Tongan sports legend champions project to empower youth and build resilience

After a royal request and years abroad, Sione Finefeuiaki returns home to rally support to construct a $3.5 million evacuation and youth hub in the disaster-prone Ha’apai region.

Joylene Dymond TiumaluFri, 01 Aug

After two years of pilot events, Aotearoa now officially recognises Bislama Language Week.

Language & Culture •

Vanuatu

'Better bond': Aotearoa welcomes Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik

Auckland’s Ni-Vanuatu community celebrates the milestone with food, dance, and sand art.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Jul

Language & Culture •

Fiji •

Sāmoa

From home to market: Celebrating Pacific traditional flavours at Tāmaki’s night market

Sāmoan and Fijian stallholders are increasingly bringing their cultural flavours and food business dreams to life at the Auckland night markets despite facing various challenges.

Jayden SufiaFri, 25 Jul

Language & Culture •

Cook Islands

Young talents set to shine at Te Maeva Nui

The iconic cultural celebration will showcase the creativity and artistry of the next generation while honouring Cook Islands’ rich heritage.

Susnation SetaThu, 24 Jul

Language & Culture •

Tonga •

Asia

From Aotearoa to Asia: How a Tongan mother strives to preserve her language and culture

Amelia Tuionetoa Connor and her family moved to Malaysia for new experiences and opportunities, but continues to keep Lea Faka-Tonga alive at home and in the classroom.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 23 Jul

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