Last week we celebrated Samoan Language week! "E afua mai i mauga tetele, manuia o le nu'u"
(From the high mountains are the blessings of the village). We have a Tusi Pasifika section in our Whare Matauranga... #RāwhitiSchool #SamoanLanguageWeek
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Jun 5
As Sāmoan Language Week draws to a close, Amy Maslen-Miller is taking her health research beyond the lab with a new podcast designed to help Pacific families better understand diabetes and nutrition.
ow.ly/Ecw850Z7Tl3
#PacificFamilies #PacificHealth #SamoanLanguageWeek
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Jun 5
FREE Teacher Resource (9 pages, PDF, including bilingual Gagana Sāmoa and English word search and crosswords) available for Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti
Samoan Proverbs for Children:
oratia.co.nz/wp-content/uplo…
#samoanlanguageweek #vaiasoolegaganasamoa #oratiabooks #samoa
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Jun 4
Fa’afetai lava The Coconet TV for this beautiful article about Sauniga o le 'Ava Samoa / The 'Ava Ceremony of Samoa 🙌
thecoconet.tv/coco-talanoa/p…
#oratiabooks #GaganaSamoa #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa #MoanaOceania #samoanlanguageweek2026 #vaiasoolegaganasamoa2026
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Jun 2
Fa’afetai lava to the staff and students of McAuley High School, Ōtāhuhu, for hosting this morning’s launch of Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa.
@Auckland_Libs #oratiabooks #moanaoceania #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa @Pacific_Peoples @RNZPacific
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Michael Curry
🦈 Mako #176
📍Debut vs @RugbySouthland 26.08.18, Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
📝 Games : 13
🏉 Points : 0
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Jordan Taufua
🦈 Mako #98
📍Debut vs @crfu 24.08.12, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
📝 Games : 30
🏉 Points : 20
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Sakaria Taulafo
🦈 Mako #45
📍Debut vs @TaranakiRugby 27.07.07, Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
📝 Games : 21
🏉 Points : 0
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Ti’i Paulo
🦈 Mako #02
📍Debut vs @HarbourRugby 30.07.06, Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
📝 Games : 21
🏉 Points : 5
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Cassie Siataga
🦈 Mako #88
📍Debut vs @RugbyNorthland 22.07.22, Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei
📝 Games : 12
🏉 Points : 87
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Avau Filimaua
🦈 Mako #103
📍Debut vs @OtagoRugbyTeam 22.07.2023, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
📝 Games : 12
🏉 Points : 10
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Sui Pauaraisa
🦈 Mako #69
📍Debut vs @HarbourRugby 24.07.2021, Albany Stadium, Albany
📝 Games : 25
🏉 Points : 5
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Michelle Curry
🦈 Mako #14
📍Debut vs @WaikatoRugby 02.09.17, Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
📝 Games : 29
🏉 Points : 50
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) by highlighting a handful of players.
Kahn Fotuali’i
🦈 Mako #20
📍Debut vs @HarbourRugby 30.07.06, Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
📝 Games : 37
🏉 Points : 38
#SamoanLanguageWeek #FinzUp 🦈
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Jun 1
Tālofa lava! 🌺 This week we celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week).
During the week we will be highlighting just a handful of the many players who have proudly represented both Tasman and Samoa 🇼🇸🦈
#SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasoOleGaganaSamoa #finzup
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May 31
Fotu o Malama Samoa Language Week Opening Lotu today at De La Salle College, Māngere
@etangata @Pacific_Peoples @RNZPacific @samoaobserver @tagpas
#oratiabooks #GaganaSamoa #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa #moanaoceania
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May 30
Check out what’s on during #samoanlanguageweek #vaiasoolegaganasamoa
In this photo: distinguished orator, teacher and translator Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, author of Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti and Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa, reading Samoan proverbs #samoa
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May 28
Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti / Samoan Proverbs for Children
With 30 Samoan proverbs for children in Gagana Sāmoa, alongside with translations and explanations in English.
Available in print and ebook: oratia.co.nz/product/alagaup…
#SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa
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May 27
"Oratia have created a useful resource for every school and library, not to mention many homes."
Trevor Agnew reviews Sauniga O Le ‘Ava Samoa/The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa
agnewreading.blogspot.com/se…
#oratiabooks #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa @etangata @RNZPacific
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May 26
Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa: The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa, a new bilingual children’s picture book, launches ahead of Samoan Language Week, 31 May - 6 June. Read the full article on Our Auckland:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.…
#SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa @Auckland_Libs
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