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Te Whare Pukapuka Wāhanga Whakapakari Ako

Pasifika

Introduction


Noa'ia, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa.

This guide is aimed as a starting point for Pasifika-related resources. We have highlighted books, journals, websites and videos you might find useful.

You can also search for more resources using the search box at the top of this screen. See
Getting started to learn more.

Support - Pasifika

Support

Note, if you are a Pasifika learner studying with us, you might also like to check out
Pasifika learner support

Ko toku Tokiga e mau ai toku hikohikomaga' -
My culture and language consolidate my learning environment (Tokelauan proverb)

About Pasifika and The Pacific

Check out some of the books available to you in our library, as well as some recommended websites:

Books

Websites

You can also search for more resources using the search box at the top of this screen. See
Getting started to learn more.

'E felelei manu ae ma’au i o latou ofaga'
Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive (Samoan proverb).

Liaison = Pasifika

Can't find what you need?

Get in touch with our friendly Library & Learning Support team for advice on finding Pasifika related resources.

Languages of the Pacific

Website

Success as Pacific - Tāhūrangi- New Zealand Curriculum -for information that support teaching and lerning for Pacific students

Books

Gagana Sāmoa - Samoan language coursebook

Book cover for Gagana Samoa

Apps

There are a range of apps available on Google Play which cover some languages of the Pacific. You might like to check out:
Speak Pacific
Fijian Translator
Samoan Language
Tongan Translator
 

Dictionaries

Check out these dictionaries covering some of the languages of the Pacific.

Liaison = Pasifika

Can't find what you need?

Get in touch with our friendly Library & Learning Support team for advice on finding Pasifika related resources.

Pasifika research

General
Social Issues 
Education
Health

'Fai’aki e ‘ilo ‘oua ‘e fai’aki e ifo'
Do it by knowing, not by tasting or hearing (Tongan proverb).

Liaison = Pasifika

Can't find what you need?

Get in touch with our friendly Library & Learning Support team for advice on finding Pasifika related resources.