Tag: Rotuman culture
Fun, community activism and Rotuman language on the airwaves
Asia Pacific Report
Pacific Media Network broadcaster and community activist Ernestina Maro (left) and Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Group chair Rachael Mario share the microphone to...
Rotuman communities in NZ celebrate their language week 2023
Asia Pacific Report
Rotuman people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand launched their Rotuman Language Week 2023 celebrations yesterday.
The event by the NZ Rotuman Collective...
Love of social work propels Rotuma’s Rachael Mario into local elections
By Sri Krishnamurthi
Rachael Mario isn’t just any woman, she is special in that she hails from the idyllic South Pacific island of Rotuma.
And it...
Rotuman social justice advocate puts key bid for Roskill Community Voice
By Laurens Ikinia
"Noa'ia 'e" is a greeting people hear when you meet anyone from the island of Rotuma in Fiji or when they visit...
Back on stage – Pacific Music Awards gig banishes covid blues
By Susana Suisuiki and Finau Fonua of RNZ Pacific
The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland came alive with music, glitz and glam for the...
Thrilling cultural dances to celebrate NZ’s Rotuman Language Week
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Celebrating Rotuman Language Week in Auckland's Kingsland today took the form of colourful and thrilling cultural dances.
The dances were performed at...
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary pays tribute to ‘brave new wave’ of...
Pacific Cooperation Foundation
The New Zealand Rotuman community is celebrating Rotuman Language Week 2021 this week until Saturday.
Ingrid Leary, MP for Taieri and an ex-Pacific...
