The theme for Tuvalu Language Week 2024, ‘Taofi mau ki tau ‘gana, mo tou gaugaleo, me ko tou iloga tena’ which means ‘Uphold your language and dialect, for it is your identity’ highlights that language is a key part of who we are. This year’s theme was prepared by Kaiga Tuvalu Otago based in Dunedin […]
Bula Vinaka! Fijian Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Fijian Language Week is ‘Vakamareqeta na Vosa Vakaviti – Nurture and sustain the Fijian language.’ This theme derives […]
Fakaalofa atu! Niue Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Niue Language Week is ‘Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha – Protect and Nurture Vagahau […]
This presentation introduces Pūhoro STEMM, a program designed to empower Māori rangatahi in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori (the second “M” in STEMM). Mātauranga Māori is incorporated through the concepts of tuakiri (identity) and pūrākau (storytelling), encouraging rangatahi to explore their heritage while tackling STEMM challenges. The presentation will highlight two specific challenges, […]
Ulu tonu mai! Te Vāiaho o te Gagana Tokelau (Tokelau Language Week) is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Tokelau Language Week is ‘Tokelau, tāofi mau tau aganuku, ko tō […]
In 2024 Labour Day is on Monday 28 October. First celebrated in 1890, Labour Day is an annual holiday used to commemorate the efforts of workers to make a standard working day 8 hours. Read more about Labour Day here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/labour-day https://www.parliament.nz/mi/get-involved/features/labour-day-celebrates-8-hour-working-day/
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. It is s celebrated in all parts of New Zealand and the events are held on different dates. The dates for Diwali celebrations in New Zealand are usually the nearest Saturday or Sunday to Diwali day. Diwali, also known as […]
