Pasifika

Pasifika

Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and warm Pacific greetings. Our Pasifika collection brings together resources focusing on Pacific knowledge, heritage and identity, particularly those that support the learning and retention of Pacific languages and culture. 

Pasifika collections

Our Pasifika collections provide access to Pacific knowledge, heritage and identity, with a particular focus on helping Pacific Islanders retain their language and culture. This is a separate collection found only at Aranui Library and Ngā Moutere o te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa / Pasifika on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga. Some of the same material is found in general collections held in all our libraries.

It includes resources in the following Pacific languages - NiueanRarotonganSamoanTokelauan and Tongan. A large proportion of the Pasifika language material is for children. Some titles for children in these languages are also in Family Place, Hapori | Community, Level 1.

Specialist staff are available to help with researching Pasifika topics including family history. Use the Book a Librarian form to make an appointment.

Browse the Pasifika collection.

Pasifika display

Vā Pasifika – Christchurch City Libraries Pasifika Staff Network

Vā Pasifika bring the Pacific into our libraries and our libraries out to the Pacific.
In 2012 a number of Pasifika staff from the library formed a group with the aims of creating networking opportunities and support for Pasifika programmes and initiatives within Christchurch City Libraries. This group, known as Vā Pasifika, is made up of passionate Pasifika women from predominantly Samoan and Niuean backgrounds. Rosie, Malo, Jan-Hai, Betty, Ebony, Lorna and Tai see their role as helping to increase the level of engagement between local libraries and Pasifika communities.

Pasifika Language Weeks

Since 2010 The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has been supporting Pacific Language Weeks, promoting and raising awareness of the diversity of our Pacific Languages.

Pasifika Language Weeks

Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week

Ḁlalum 'ḁus 'e gasav ne fäeag rotuḁm te'is. Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week is on from Sunday 12 to Saturday 18 May 2024.

Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa - Samoa Language Week

Tālofa lava. Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa - Samoa Language Week is on from Sunday 26 May to Saturday 1 June 2024.

Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week

Kam na bane ni mauri. Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week is on from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 July 2024.

Cook Islands Language Week

Kia orana! 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Language week is on from Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 August 2024.

Tonga Language Week

Mālō e lelei. Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week is on from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 August 2024.

Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week

Talofa koutou. Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week is on from Sunday 29 September to Saturday 5 October 2024.

Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week

Ni sa bula kece sara. Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week is on from Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 October 2024.

Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue - Niue Language Week

Fakaalofa lahi atu! Faahi tapu he vagahau - Niue Language Week is on from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2024.

Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau - Tokelau Language Week

Mālo ni. Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau - Tokelau Language Week is on from Sunday 27 October to Saturday 2 November 2024.

Cook Islands

Cook Islands

Cook Islands Language Week

Kia orana! 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani - Cook Islands Language week is on from Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 August 2024.

Cook Islands general resources

A selection of Kuki Airani resources that cover language, culture and protocols. The list is for the whole family to enjoy.

Cook Islands Language Week Craft - Ei Katu

Kia orana. Cook Islands Language Week - Te 'epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani is on this week. Make an Ei Katu!

Find Cook Islands resources in our collection

Fiji

Fiji

Fiji language books for children

Help your little ones learn the Fijian language by using these resources.

Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week

Ni sa bula kece sara. Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week is on from Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 October 2024.

Find Fijian resources in our collection

Kiribati

Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week

Kam na bane ni mauri. Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week is on from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 July 2024.

Niue

Niue

Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue - Niue Language Week

Fakaalofa lahi atu! Faahi tapu he vagahau - Niue Language Week is on from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2024.

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.

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!

Find Niuean resources in our collection

Rotuma

Rotuman resources

Rotuman colouring

Rotuman colouring sheet

Colour in a tēfui, a Rotuman garland [964 KB PDF]

Samoa

Samoa

Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa - Samoa Language Week

Tālofa lava. Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa - Samoa Language Week is on from Sunday 26 May to Saturday 1 June 2024.

Find Samoan resources in our collection

Tokelau

Tokelau

Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau - Tokelau Language Week

Mālo ni. Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau - Tokelau Language Week is on from Sunday 27 October to Saturday 2 November 2024.

Tokelau general resources

Mālo ni. Here is a selection of Tokelauan resources that cover language, culture and protocols. Resources for children and adults.

Tokelau Language Week Craft - Taulima

Taulima are normally worn by both males and females during Tokelauan dance performances. Here is how to make your very own Taulima.

Find Tokelauan resources in our collection

Tonga

Tonga

Tonga Language Week

Mālō e lelei. Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week is on from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 August 2024.

Tonga Language Week craft: Kiekie

Mālō e Lelei. Enjoy this Tonga Language Week Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga craft from Tiresa.

Tongan general resources

A selection of Tongan resources that cover language, culture and protocols. The list is for the whole family to enjoy.

Find Tongan resources in our collection

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Tuvalu Language Week Display

A display of traditional Tuvalu crafts and costume on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga.
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