Language & CultureLea faka-Tonga: Folau turns grief into a tribute to his grandparentsFor Tongan Language Week, singer Folau shares how the loss of his grandparents inspired Mamahi Moe Kona, his first song written in Lea faka-Tonga.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 21 Aug
Language & Culture • TongaFrom Ōtara to Elam: A Tongan artist's journey comes full circle homeAs Tonga Language Week begins across Aotearoa, Dr Sione Faletau is celebrating family, culture and an education that gave him a second chance.PMN NewsSun, 16 Aug
Language & Culture • TongaTongan community demands respect for use of national flagElders describe the commercial exploitation as stripping away pride and mana, sparking a global petition for change.Khalia StrongTue, 19 Aug
Language & Culture • TongaCelebrating Lea Faka Tonga: NZ academic honours heritage in Oxford presentationMālō e lelei! It's Tonga Language Week and thousands of the Friendly Islanders in Aotearoa are celebrating Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga.PMN NewsMon, 18 Aug
Arts • TongaFrom NZ to the US and back: Tongan artist explains why her art takes the hard routeTongan diverse creator, or visual fine artist, spoke to PMN Tonga’s John Pulu on why technology can’t outpace tradition and the tragic but uplifting reason behind her business name.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 12 Jul
Language & Culture • NiuePacific expert: ‘When our languages are spoken, Pacific communities thrive’Nine Pacific languages are celebrated with language weeks every year in Aotearoa.Matt ManukuoThu, 28 Sep
Language & Culture • TongaTangaroa College concert celebrates Tongan Language WeekThe concert featured well known musicians including Irene Folau and Folau Atuekaho.Te Rito Journalism CadetsFri, 08 Sep
Language & Culture • TongaTongan Language Week: ‘Let’s preserve our language by speaking it at home’Tonga Language Week recognises role of church and wider community, as the number of speakers in younger generations declinesPacific MorningsMon, 04 Sep
Language & Culture • TongaLoopy Tunes celebrate Tongan Language Week online during lockdownThe sisters behind Loopy Tunes Preschool music will be celebrating Tongan Language Week in lockdown by live streaming bi-lingual Tongan songs.PMN NewsMon, 06 Sep
