Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue - Niue Language Week
Fakaalofa lahi atu! Faahi Tapu he Vagahau - Niue Language Week is on from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 October 2026.
Fakaalofa lahi atu! Niue Language Week - Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue celebrates the culture and language of the 34,944 people of Niuean heritage who live in New Zealand. According to the 2023 Census, 824 people of Niuean heritage reside in Christchurch. This page highlights our resources about Niue and the Niuean language.
The 2026 theme for Niue Language Week is "Gahua auloa ke fakaako fakamalolō e Vagahau Niue" - Working together to diligently teach and strengthen Vagahau Niue.
- Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Niue Language Week page for more resources.
- Like the Niue Language Week Facebook page.
Malo reads Food in Niue Tau Mena Kai, by Carolyn Collis.
Thanks to Carolyn for letting us share this story.
Niuean translations of library information
We have translated some key documents:
Crafts
Niue crafts
Niue Language Week Craft - Kahoa
Fakaalofa lahi atu! Niue Language Week - Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue is on from Sunday 18 October. Make a Kahoa!
Make a paper Niue greeting cube
Download, print, colour-in and fold this paper cube that comes with a range of greetings in the Niue language (472 KB PDF).
Niue Language Week Craft - Kahoa
Fakaalofa lahi atu! Niue Language Week - Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue is on from Sunday 18 October. Make a Kahoa!
Make a paper Niue greeting cube
Download, print, colour-in and fold this paper cube that comes with a range of greetings in the Niue language (472 KB PDF).
Reading
Booklists
Niue general resources
Fakalofalahi atu. Here's a selection of Vagahau Niue resources that cover language, culture and protocols. The list is for the whole family.
Find Niuean resources in our collection
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Languagenut
Fun, flexible interactive language learning for all ages. Learn te reo Māori, Pasifika languages and more.
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LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.
Facts on Niue / Folafolaaga hagaaoia ke he motu ko Niue
- Niue is an elevated coral atoll with fringing coral reefs encircling steep limestone cliffs. It has a landmass of 259km and its highest point is about 60 metres above sea level.
- The island is commonly referred to as “The Rock”, a reference to Niue being one of the biggest raised coral islands in the world.
- Niueans are citizens of New Zealand.
- The capital of Niue is the village of Alofi.
- Niue (pronounced “New-e (‘e’ as in ‘end’ – which means ‘behold the coconut’) may be the world’s smallest independent nation.
- Niue lies 2400 km northeast of New Zealand between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Find Niuean resources in our collection
Niuean language and culture
- Vagahau Niue Trust which is responsible for events and activities associated with Vagahau Niue
- Vagahau Niue Language Week from Te Kete Ipurangi, including links to useful Vagahau Niue words and phrases [155KB PDF]
