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 1980, 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 […]
The 2024 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.’ This theme derives from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, ‘Sustainability’. Find out more about Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week here: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/papua-new-guinea-language-week/
The 2024 theme for Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week is ‘Protektim langguis an kalsa blong yumi – Protect our language and culture’ This theme will derive from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, ‘Sustainability’. Find out more about Solomon Islands Pidgin Language week here: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/solomon-islands-language-week/
