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E vehea ona kavea koe ma toa mai Fakaofo? E hau te taimi, ka maua ai e Frank te tali o te fehili!
What does it take to be a winner from Fakaofo? Frank is going to find out!
1 Fepuali, 1990. 8.30afiafi. Fakaaliga Fakapitoa o te Tau. Ko te Afā ko Ofa, kua agai atu nei ki luga o Tokelau.
E ā nei tā na tino ka fai? E fakahao nei vehea ki latou?
1 February, 1990. 8.30pm. Special Weather Bulletin. Cyclone Ofa is travelling towards Tokelau.
What will the people do? How will they survive?
I na tauhaga uma lava, e fai ai te tukugā vaka fakapitoa i Nukunonu. Ko Maleko e fofou ke fau e ia he vaka, ke fano i te tukuga tenei. Kae ko tana uō ia Tovia, e fofou ke alo e ia te vaka. Ei nā mua nei to la vaka?
Every year a special canoe race was held in Nukunonu. Maleko wants to build a canoe to enter the race. His friend Tovio wants to row the canoe. Will they win?
Ko Mala ko he tino makeke i te fagatua, nae nofo i Fakaofo. Kae ko na tino o te fenua nae faikino ki ei. I te tahi aho, na hula ake ai he matuā magō. E mafai nei e Mala oi laveaki mai te nuku, i ana muna fagatua?
Mala is a great wrestler who lived in Fakaofo. But the people of the village are mean to him. One day a giant shark turns up. Can Mala save the village with his wrestling skills?
Ko Fa’aitu kua fia fano lele oi fagota ma na taulelea i moana. Ko na magō, na feke, na tafolā … kae ko ia e hē mataku lele ai. I Tokelau, e iei lava te taimi e fetaui mo na mea uma. Ko te taimi hako nei tenei o Fa’aitu?
Faaitu can’t wait to go fishing with the men in the open ocean. Sharks, octopus, whales … he’s not afraid of them! But in Tokelau there’s a right time for everything. Will this be Faaitu’s time?
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
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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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.
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.
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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‘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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‘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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‘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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The writers of this book are young people who have Samoan heritage. They have written stories expressing what they love about Sāmoa and being Samoan. We hope you’ll learn something new and come to love Sāmoa too!
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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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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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