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| Event | Description | Time and location | Host |
| Flag Raising Ceremony | 6.45am: Gather at the Square 7am: Welcome by Paul Titus 7.15am: Flag raising by Junior Pasen PNG National Anthem & Our Land is the Land of High Mountains 7.30am: Lotu - Jeffery Waki Song - led by Keishan William 8.30am: Morning breakfast, guest speakers to share at Bill Brown Pasifika Centre |
6.45am The Square, Palmerston North |
Palmerston North Community |
| PNG Bilum Weaving | TupelaMeri/2 Ladies PNGWC & Guest Mama Martha Dulume, will share with us through our loved time together – through the beautiful art of bilum weaving, stories & laughter. Come along to twist, weave & a bit of laughter PNG-style! | 12pm - 2pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
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Kraft Apinun – Craft Afternoon |
Bring the pikinini to an afternoon of sharing Tok Pisin and some crafts with each other. |
2pm - 4pm Papanui Baptist Church, 144 Sawyers Arms Rd, Christchurch |
Hosted by some of our tubuna (elders) |
| Opening Flag Raising Ceremony | 2.30pm 315 Leith Street, Dunedin |
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| Opening Fellowship | 4pm - 7pm Tāmaki Ex-Services Association Hall, 19 Turua Street, St Heliers | Wantok Fellowship | |
| Tok Pisin Classes | The Tok Pisin Classes Team will once again share the Tok Pisin Language through 5 lessons continuing from 2024, with an extension for those who attended last year. Come along to learn & have some fun with Tok Pisin! Sunday – Lesson 1: Personal Introductions, Greetings & Farewells |
6pm - 7pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana Streets, Porirua Rangituhi Room (Level 1) |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
| Event | Description | Time and location | Host |
| Opening Ceremony | MC: Peter Siwi Speech: PNG High Commissioner, HE Mr Sakias Tameo accompanied by his Deputy, Mr Pati Pyale. Flag Raising: Omphalus Kua Song: National Anthem, Led by Omphalus Kua End Remarks: Jack Kepakali & Ancey Wamiri |
8am - 8.45am Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
| PNG Flag Raising Ceremony |
11am - 1pm 139 Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Auckland |
Unitech Students, Mt Albert | |
| Tok Pisin Basics for Children | A beginner's Tok Pisin class aimed at children, focusing on greetings, introducing oneself, and simple conversational phrases. Games, music, and snacks provided. |
Time: TBC WSU Basement |
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| Cultural Performance at Te Rangihiroa College |
5pm 15 Forth Street, Dunedin |
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| Tok Pisin Classes | The Tok Pisin Classes Team will once again share the Tok Pisin Language through 5 lessons continuing from 2024, with an extension for those who attended last year. Come along to learn & have some fun with Tok Pisin! Monday – Lesson 2: Family Titles & Relationships |
6pm - 7pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana Streets, Porirua Rangituhi Room (Level 1) |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
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Mekim liklik plang (shield) keychain |
Create your own mini wooden plang (shield) keychain, inspired by the traditional carvings of Papua New Guinea. Decorate with patterns and words of strength in Tok Pisin to carry culture and protection wherever you go! |
12pm - 1pm Ara Atrium, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch |
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| Pre-School Visit | 12.30 - 1.30pm 53R Raglan Street, Māngere East | Mataliki Tokelau Akonga Kamata | |
| Tok Pisin Muvi Nait - TUKANA | 6pm - 8pm Castle Lecture Theatre, 362 Leith Street, Dunedin |
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| Tok Pisin Classes | The Tok Pisin Classes Team will once again share the Tok Pisin Language through 5 lessons continuing from 2024, with an extension for those who attended last year. Come along to learn & have some fun with Tok Pisin! Tuesday – Lesson 3: Common Objects & Tasks in the Home |
6pm - 7pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana Streets, Porirua Rangituhi Room (Level 1) |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
| Event | Description | Time and location | Host |
| Primary School Showcase |
Time: TBC 21 Rangupawa Road, One Tree Hill / Monmouth Street, Grey Lynn |
Oranga Primary School and Newton Primary School | |
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Tok Pisin Language Week after school activities at the library |
Kam joinim mipela! Come and join us!
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3.30pm - 5pm Tūranga 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
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| Bilas Nait Workshop (Grass skirt & Headdress making) | 4pm - 6pm Macraes Hall/Pavillion, 3128990, Macraes, Otago |
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| Story Tumbuna & Weaving Night | A cultural night led by PNG women in the community, focused on oral storytelling ("tok stori") and traditional weaving using cotton and thread. |
6:30pm - 8pm Venue: TBC |
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| Tok Pisin Classes | The Tok Pisin Classes Team will once again share the Tok Pisin Language through 5 lessons continuing from 2024, with an extension for those who attended last year. Come along to learn & have some fun with Tok Pisin! Wednesday – Lesson 4: Common Everyday Phrases |
6pm - 7pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana Streets, Porirua Rangituhi Room (Level 1) |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
| Event | Description | Time and location | Host |
| PNG Information Booth (Uni Day) |
An interactive information stall on campus that includes:
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Waikato University Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton |
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Mekim liklik kundu |
Kam make your own mini paper kundu! Using simple materials, we’ll create a fun, colourful version of PNG’s iconic instrument. Pairapim kundu blo yu! |
12pm - 1pm Ara Atrium, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch |
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Tok Pisin Language Week after school activities at the Library |
Kam joinim mipela! Come and join us! Decorate your own liklik carving inspired Abus (animal)totem while learning their Tok Pisin names |
3.30pm - 5pm Matatiki Hornby Centre 25 Smarts Road, Hornby, Christchurch |
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| Tok Pisin Nait “Brinim wanpla poro” (Bring a friend) | 5pm - 7pm The Hunter Centre, 279 Great King Street, Dunedin |
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| Kahoot! Quiz Night | 5.30pm - 8pm Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings |
Tok Pisin Working Group | |
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Tok Pisin Quiz & Bingo Night |
Test your knowledge and have some fun at our Tok Pisin Games Night. Celebrate PNG and Tok Pisin through trivia, laughs, and friendly competition. |
5.30pm - 8.30pm Multicultural Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central |
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| Tok Pisin Classes | The Tok Pisin Classes Team will once again share the Tok Pisin Language through 5 lessons continuing from 2024, with an extension for those who attended last year. Come along to learn & have some fun with Tok Pisin! Thursday – Lesson 5: Review & Wrap-Up |
6pm - 7pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana Streets, Porirua Rangituhi Room (Level 1) |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
| Event | Description | Time and location | Host |
| Library Day Visit | 3pm - 5pm 5/7 Church Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland |
Māngere Bridge Library |
| Event | Description | Time and location | Host |
| Opening Service (Pidgin Lotu) | A church service was held in Tok Pisin to launch the week in prayer and unity. Includes traditional conch shell blowing, scripture reading in Pidgin, and community refreshments. |
Chapel (service), WSU Basement (gathering) - Ground Floor, Student Union Building, Gate 1 Knighton Road, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216 |
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| PNG Wellington Community Performances | Come along & end our Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Language Wik 2025 with us PNG Wellington Community, & in conjunction -Celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day on a high note - celebrating through dance, song, poetry and a Kastom/Custom Show! |
12pm - 1pm Pataka Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana Streets, Porirua |
Papua New Guinea Wellington Community |
| Closing of Language Week / PNG Independence and Language Week Closing Celebration |
2pm - 7pm 7/13 Pilkington Road, Panmure, Auckland |
PNG Wantoks of Auckland Inc | |
| PNG Tok Pisin Language Week Closing Ceremony & 50th Independence Celebration | 4pm - 6pm 640 Cumberland Street, Dunedin |
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| Quiz Night & Closing Ceremony |
A lively quiz night bringing the community together for:
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WSU Basement Ground Floor, Student Union Building, Gate 1 Knighton Road, Hamilton East |
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PNG 50th Independence Dinner |
Join us as we gather to celebrate 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s Independence with a special dinner. Come together with community, culture, and kaikai. Tickets available for purchase from Canterbury PNG Wantoks Community (text Patience 0225642761 for more detail) |
5.30pm Ara CPSA Building 130 Madras Street, Christchurch |
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| Closing Lotu | Closing lotu of PNG Tok Pisin Wik |
6pm - 10pm 21 Havelock Avenue, Palmerston North |
