Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week
Noa'ia 'e mauri gagaj 'atakoa. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuma Language Week is on from Sunday 10 May to Saturday 16 May 2026.
The 2026 theme for Rotuma Language Week is
Ȧf'ȧk, putua, a'pumuạ'ȧk ma rak'ȧk 'os fäega ma 'os ag fak Rotuma, la se maoen 'e 'os tore
Treasure, nurture and teach our Rotuman language and culture so it may live on through generations
According to the 2023 Census, 1,323 people of Rotuman heritage live in New Zealand.
- Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Rotuma Language Week page for more Rotuman language and educational resources.
- Like the Rotuman Language Week Facebook page.
Library events
Rotuman tefui (garland)
Rotuman Resources
A selection of books highlighting the customs, history and culture of Rotuma and its people.
Rotuma Quiz
How much do you know about Rotuma? Try our multi-choice quiz to find out! (Answers on page 2 - 129 KB PDF)
Rotuma language pyramid
Print and colour a pyramid with a different Rotuma greeting on each side [318 KB PDF].
Rotuma language cube
Print and colour a cube with a different Rotuma phrase on each side [99 KB PDF].
Rotuma Quiz
How much do you know about Rotuma? Try our multi-choice quiz to find out! (Answers on page 2 - 129 KB PDF)
Rotuma language pyramid
Print and colour a pyramid with a different Rotuma greeting on each side [318 KB PDF].
Rotuma language cube
Print and colour a cube with a different Rotuma phrase on each side [99 KB PDF].
Rotuman Language Week - Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta display at Tūranga
This Rotuman Language Week display in 2022 was put together by Pasifika librarians. Featured is a layer of Rotuman mats called a Päega, which is a seat made for special guests. The finest mat, the apei, is placed on the top.
When used as a bed, this is called a Mosega.
