You can find resources, including social media graphics and posters, below to help you celebrate the week.
Simple greetings and phrases:
Hello - Noa'ia (MP3) - Download
Goodbye - Fu’omus ma ạlạlum (MP3) - Download
Thank you - Fạiåkse’ea ‘e garue (MP3) - Download
Others:
Spiritual - Fak'ata (MP3) - Download
Physical - Fakforo (MP3) - Download
Psychological - 'Os a’häe (MP3) - Download
Relationship with people - Hạikạnagaga (MP3) -Download
A thatched shelter or house - Ri fak Rotuma (MP3) - Download
Download Rotuma Language Week tile - 1080 x 1080px (PNG)
Download Rotuma Language Week tile - 1080 x 1350px (PNG)
Download Rotuma Language Week story tile - 1080 x 1920px (PNG)
Download everyday phrases tile - 1080x1080px (PNG)
Download everyday phrases tile - 1080x1350px (PNG)
Download lunch phrases tile - 1080x1080px (PNG)
Download lunch phrases tile - 1080x1350px (PNG)
Download learn a hymn tile - 1080x1080px (PNG)
Download learn a hymn tile - 1080x1350px (PNG)
Download Rotuma Language Week Facebook banner - 851 x 315px (PNG)
Download Rotuma Language Week LinkedIn banner - 1128 x 191px (PNG)
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Event |
Time & Venue |
Host |
|
|
Saturday 11 May |
A’ran Maka |
4.00pm |
NZRF Mairani |
|
Sunday 12 May |
Rotuman Language Week Opening Church Service |
10:30am-12:00pm Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church 400 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland |
Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Congregation |
| Tuesday 14 May | NZRF Mairani Collaboration with UoA UAFiSA |
5.00pm |
NZRF Mairani |
| Wednesday 15 May | NZRF Mairani Collaboration with Te Puke O Tara | 10:30am Otara Library, Auckland |
NZRF Mairani |
|
Thursday 16 May |
NZRF Mairani Collaboration with Auckland Museum |
1.00pm |
NZRF Mairani |
| Friday 17 May |
Fere Friday A free family fun night of active play with a Rotuman twist. All are welcome, but registrations are essential. To register or for more information, email [email protected] |
6.00pm-8.00pm |
Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Congregation |
| Saturday 18 May | RLW 2024 Kato’aga Day (Auckland) | 10.00am Marcellin College, Auckland |
NZRF Mairani |
| RLW 2024 Kato’aga Day (Wellington) | 11.00am Brandon Intermediate School, Porirua |
NZRF Wellington |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2024:
| Organisation/Group name | Location | Approved amount | Language | Initiative focus |
| New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship | National | $9,273 | Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, arts and crafts, and music |
| Canterbury Rotuman Community | Canterbury | $8,000 | Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | Language learning through community awareness events, oratory, music and intergenerational fellowship, interaction and socialisation |
| Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Congregation | Auckland | $4,175 | Fäeag Rotuạm Ta | Language learning through a language awareness event |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2023:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
NZ Rotuman Fellowship |
Auckland |
$40,000 |
Language learning through digital/online learning, traditional dance, community awareness events, oratory, arts and crafts, and music |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$1,500 |
Language learning through community awareness events and health and fitness |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$5,000 |
Language learning through community awareness events, oratory, music and intergenerational fellowship, interaction and socialisation |
|
Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Congregation |
Auckland |
$1,500 |
Language learning through oratory and music |
|
I am Rotuman Collective |
Auckland |
$2,000 |
Language learning through a language awareness event |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2022:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$10,000.00 |
Language week: language learning through Community Awareness Events; arts and craft; traditional dance; and music |
|
NZ Rotuman Fellowship Inc |
National |
$32,680.00 |
Language week: language through Community Awareness Events; traditional dance oratory; arts and craft; music; and Digital /Online Learning activities. |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$5,000.00 |
Language week: language learning through Digital /Online Learning; Health and Fitness Awareness; Community Awareness Events |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2021:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$1,900.00 |
Language week: language learning through health and fitness activities |
|
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship (NZRF) |
Auckland |
$35,087.00 |
Language week: Language learning through cultural performances and activities |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$1,550.00 |
Language week: Language learning through storytelling and sports activities |
|
HATA Committee |
Auckland |
$7,832.25 |
Language week: Language learning through storytelling and studying Rotuman artifacts and historical resources |
|
Rotuman Wesleyan Church |
Auckland |
$1,500.00 |
Language week: Language learning through music activities |
|
Victoria University Pasifika Student Council |
Wellington |
$900.00 |
Language week: Rotuma related quiz and cultural performances |
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuma Language Week preparations in 2020:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
NZ Rotuman Fellowship Inc |
National |
$11,615.00 |
Language week: language through Community Awareness Events; traditional dance oratory; arts and craft; music; and camp. |
