Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week
Halo olgeta. Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is on from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 September 2025.
The 2025 theme for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is 'Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna - Preserve, revitalise and promote our language and culture'.
According to the 2023 Census, 1,290 people of Papua New Guinean heritage live in New Zealand.
- Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week page for more resources
- Like the NZ Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week Facebook page
- Like the Canterbury PNG Wantoks community page
Events
Christchurch Pride: March 2026
Christchurch Pride events for teens include book clubs, gaming, and a Beat Saber Tournament.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Feb 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring along your favourite soft toy to have a sleepover at the library! All soft toys are welcome!
Lunar New Year Mug Decoration Workshop - 9 years +: Matatiki
Feb 28th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join us at Matatiki Hornby Centre for a hands-on workshop to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Bookings required, $5.85 including booking fee
Resources
Find resources for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week, including social media graphics and posters, on the Ministry for Pacific Peoples website
Download:
Papua New Guinea in the catalogue
Papua New Guinea resources
Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik
Nora talks about Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week celebrated from 10 to 16 November 2024
Census information
Statistics New Zealand, 2023 Census Papua New Guinean ethnic group
Pasifika
Resources focusing on Pacific knowledge, heritage & identity, and supporting the learning and retention of Pacific languages and culture.