Library and Learning Centre
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

Books in our Library about Pasifika / the Pacific.

Websites about Pasifika /the Pacific.

You can also search for more resources using the search box at the top of this screen. See Getting started to learn more. 
Or, get in touch with your friendly Library & Learning Support team for advice on finding Pasifika-related resources.

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

 

 

Languages of the Pacific

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Websites

Success as Pacific - Tāhūrangi- New Zealand Curriculum for information that supports teaching and learning for Pacific students.

Book cover for Gagana Samoa

Books

Gagana Sāmoa - Samoan language coursebook

 

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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

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Dictionaries

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

Pasifika research

General Pasifika research
Research on Pasifika social Issues 
Education-related research
Health-related research

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like assistance with your research.

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

Christmas and holiday hours

The Library & Learning Centre will be closed from 25 December - 4 January. Last day to request print books to be posted out is 18 December. We will have a limited number of staff working Dec 22-24. Full services resume 5 January. Our online resources will remain available 24/7. See our News story for more information. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Meri Kirihimete! Ngā mihi o te tau hou!