Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Will Pacific languages be made official languages of New Zealand?

According to Bilingual Leo Pacific Coalition researchers, they say unless Pacific languages become official New Zealand languages for countries such as Niue, Cook Islands and Tokelau their languages will be lost. The coalition was formed when the government stopped funding resources for bilingual education two years ago.

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Doco film Tongan Ark will premiere at the NZ International Film Festival next month

Tongan Ark is about ‘Atenisi Institute, a school that teaches Greek philosophy, Italian opera and Tongan culture. For 45 years, Futa Helu offered Pacific youth an alternative education but it hasn’t been without its struggles.

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