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Pasifika Coastwatchers
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
On Sunday 7 December 1941, Japanese fighter planes attacked American ships in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Britain declared war on Japan.
And the Pasifika Coastwatchers leaped into action!
Their job was to report the movements of Japanese aircraft, ships and submarines. If they were caught they were beaten, imprisoned and sometimes executed. But without these brave men, women and children, the Pacific war may have been lost. This is their story.
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Batang Auckland
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Batang Auckland

Migrant stories of Filipino young people in Auckland

“It makes for an inspired reading, and I believe it will greatly benefit Filipino youth who have made New Zealand their second home.” Kira Christianne D. Azucena. Ambassador. Embassy of the Philippines

In Batang Auckland, Filipino young people studying at Tangaroa College in Ōtara, worked with teacher-author David Riley to share personal stories of how they came to New Zealand, what they love and miss about the Philippines, some of the challenges they’ve faced in moving to a new country and their hopes and dreams for the future.

These are batang Auckland – Filipino young people in Auckland – and their voices are important and beautiful.

‘No matter what challenges we face, whether it’s natural disasters, economic struggles, or even personal hardships, Filipinos always find a way to rise above and support each other.’ (Akisha)

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Batang Auckland
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Ko Au Ko e Tama Niue
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
I can’t wait to go back to Niue and learn more about my culture and my people.’ (Abigail Ikiua)

Fourteen Niue young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Ko Au Ko e Tama Niue. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Niue. You’ll read about a beloved ancestor, swimming in Niue, fishing with Grandpa, how to make a kahoa, and their love for their language, dance and culture! Come and share the beauty of Niue culture with them. Oue tulou!

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Rotuma ‘Otou Hanuạ Pumue
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Gou fakmaniạ‘ȧk gou le’ Rotumet ‘e Niu Sirạgi! I’m proud to be a Rotuman in New Zealand! (Evana Samisoni)

Nine Rotuman young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Rotuma ‘Otou Hanuạ Pumue.

The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Rotuman. You’ll read about a beloved grandmother and her tefui, a first trip to Rotuma, gardening with Dad, how to make fekei, and their love for their language, dance, culture and stories!

Come and share the beauty of Rotuman culture with them.

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Tokelau Toku Tupuaga Fakapelepele
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Tokelau My Treasured Heritage

‘I’m happy I learned these things about pā and now I know my own pā is hikuuli. I can name other people’s pā too. This makes me treasure my pā even more and I always wear it with pride.’ (Puanaualowha Ioane)

Twelve Tokelau young people worked with teacher-writer, David Riley, to bring you this book – Tokelau Toku Tupuaga Fakapelepele. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in their Tokelau heritage.

You’ll read about a beloved ancestor, a trip to Tokelau, making panikeke palu ota with Nana, and their love for their language, dance and culture.

Come and share the beauty and excellence of Tokelau with them.

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Tuvalu Toku Atufenua Pele
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
‘I value my Tuvaluan heritage. I want to pass it on to my children in the future so they can do the same.’ (Fiesola Puafolau)

Eight Tuvaluan young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Tuvalu Toku Atufenua Pele. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Tuvaluan. You’ll read about Grandma’s weaving, kaleve, te ano, how to make a kahoa, their Olympic heroes, and their love for their language, legends, clothing, fatele and culture! Come and share the beauty of Tuvaluan culture with them.

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Ko Hoku Fonuá
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
‘I’ve been to many countries. But there’s nowhere that gives me the same feeling as my fonua, Tonga.’ (Anisi Pulotu)

Ten Tongan young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Ko Hoku Fonuá. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Tongan. You’ll read about the importance of family and lotu, their favourite Tongan foods and clothing, their love for Tongan arts like dance and drumming, first trips to Tonga, and of course their admiration for Tongan heroes like Jason Taumalolo! Come and share some of the beauty of Tongan culture with them.

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La’u Penina Tautele
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
‘I will always remember the last words my parents said to me before I came here: “Don’t forget who you are.” I’m proud of who I am. I’m proud to be Sāmoan.’

‘O le ā ‘ou manatua pea ‘upu mulimuli a oʻu matua iā te aʻu ‘ae ‘ou te leʻi sau i’inei: “Aua neʻi e fa’agaloina oe.” ‘Ou te mitamita lava iā te aʻu. ‘Ou te mitamita ona o a’u o le Sāmoa.’

In La’u Penina Tautele, 11 young people from Tangaroa College in Ōtara, South Auckland, share how they stay connected to their culture, though they’re far from home.

The young writers worked with teacher-writer David Riley to select objects that represent who they are as Pacific young people, and to tell stories about them in English and Sāmoan.

You’ll be inspired to read about how proud these youth are of their identity – it’s a penina tautele to them, a pearl of great price.

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Niue
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
The first book in Reading Warrior’s new series Oceania Heritage is Niue, published in 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Niue Constitution Act 1974.

Written and illustrated by children of Niue who live in Aotearoa, Niue and other parts of the world, these are, in the children’s words, their expressions of aspects of Niue life that are important to them. There are stories of history, religion, celebrations, life events such as hifiulu (haircutting ceremony), and people of importance to them, as well as records of every day life such as fishing, sports and housing.

The contributors are from Niue bilingual units at Favona School and Rowandale School in Aotearoa, Niue Primary School in Niue and from Niue children living around the world in places as diverse as Canada, Hawai’i, Wales, Australia, Japan and England. The groups of children were supported and encouraged by their principals, teachers, parents and other supporters to write about their home island and illustrate the stories.

This vibrant collection of material by children of ‘The Rock’ includes a map of the island and 36 pieces of writing. Written by children for children, it provides a unique insight into Niue.

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Niue
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Sāmoa
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
The second book in Reading Warrior’s new series Oceania Heritage is Sāmoa, published in 2025.

Written and illustrated by children of Sāmoa who live in Aotearoa, Sāmoa and other parts of the world, these are, in the children’s words, their expressions of aspects of Samoan life that are important to them. There are stories of history, celebrations, life events, and people of importance to them, as well as records of every day life such as favourite foods.

The contributors come from Samoan bilingual units at Flat Bush School and Richmond Road School in Aotearoa, Robert Louis Stevenson School in Sāmoa and from Samoan children living around the world in places as diverse as Morocco, Alaska, Sweden and Taiwan. The children were supported and encouraged by their principals, teachers, parents and other supporters to write and illustrate the stories.

This vibrant collection of material by children of ‘The Pearl of the Pacific’ includes a map of Sāmoa, 32 pieces of writing and 32 illustrations. Written by children for children, it provides a unique insight into the culture and history of Sāmoa.

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Sāmoa
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Konenerio and the Flag Master – Konenerio ao te Tia Itoman
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A Bible, a hymn book, and two white flags. Who would think that such ordinary objects could help save people’s lives? But that’s exactly what happened in Kiribati during World War Two.

And all thanks to a 15-year-old boy named Rob’ati.

Find out how Rob’ati did it in Konenerio and the Flag Master – Konenerio ao te Tia Itoman, an epic bilingual (English and Kiribati) story of bravery, clever thinking and faith.

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