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Kōrero: Niueans

Retaining the language

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Retaining the language

Although Niuean publications are available in New Zealand, the language is not formally taught in the education system. With so few people left on Niue, the language’s survival depends largely on New Zealand Niueans continuing to speak it. This children’s book, Fiafia lahi o Ako ke totou (Ako loves to read), was published by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.

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Learning Media Ltd

Reference: Lisa Fuemana-Foa`i, Fiafia lahi a Ako ke totou. Wellington: Learning Media Limited, 2002, p. 1.

This material is reproduced by permission of the publishers, Learning Media Ltd, PO Box 3293, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Carl Walrond, Niueans – Community and culture, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/artwork/3760/retaining-the-language (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Carl Walrond, i tāngia i te 4 March 2009, updated 1 July 2024.