After a successful first run, this season dives into the hearts of four Pacific collectives still holding it down in central 09.

Dr Will Flavell is a strong advocate for people to learn their heritage language! The loss of a language is a loss of a particular worldview.

Educators say the increase in te reo Māori should be an example for those wanting to revitalise Pacific languages.

​NZ born-Samoan youth from an Auckland church have been revitalising the traditions of their culture, ensuring it stays alive for the generation to come.

In an auditorium packed with college students and to the melodic sounds of Tongan church hymns, the Uike Lea Faka-Tonga 2023 celebration was officially opened by the Hon Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

On a cold and blustery Wellington evening, the Pacific peoples of Aotearoa gathered in force at the debating chambers of Parliament building to witness the end of an era. A Pacific languages champion, MP Aupito William Sio delivers his valedictory speech.

Reverend Iutana Pue and author David Rily recognised the need for more children’s books for Tokelauan young people where they could see themselves and their language celebrated. As a result of the Talanoa and with the support of the Centre for Pacific Languages, a project was envisioned where they would work with a group of Tokelauan young people to make books like this. The young people would ask elders in their family to tell them a story from their childhood in Tokelau. Then they would turn these stories into bilingual children’s books.

The students at St Peters College, “2023 Tautua Programme Cohort” participating in the Tautua initiative, have been learning about the significance of the ‘ava ceremony in relation to who they are as tama Samoa, and so have taken on the responsibility and preparation of hosting this auspicious occasion. This will be the first ‘ava ceremony ever held at St. Peter’s College.

Pacific Music Awards Trust spokesperson Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua says-“2023 Pacific Music Awards theme : Leveki mo e Puipui E Magafaoa Katoa – Guide and Protect the Entire Family, acknowledges the Spiritual Cultural Political roles that Pacific Music contributes to the wellbeing of Pacific people and in turn all people”.

Systemic support for Pacific Bilingual and Immersion Education (PBIE) strengthens efforts to revitalise Pacific languages in homes and communities. The ‘Afa Framework: Pacific Bilingual and Immersion Educations Indicators, is an Education Review Office document for schools with PBIE units. It provides seven indicators under Leadership Kafa Taha, 14 indicators under Curriculum Teaching and Learning Kafa Ua, four indicators under Parent, Whānau, and Community Kafa Tolu, and two Stewardship Lalanga (interweaving of the three kafa).