Pasifika

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Introduction

pink hibiscus flowerNoa'ia, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa.

This guide is a aimed as a starting point for Pasifika-related resources. We have highlighted books, journals, websites and videos you might find useful.

You can also search for more resources using the search box at the top of this screen. See
Getting started to learn more.

Support

Note, if you are a Pasifika learner studying with us, you might also like to check out
Pasifika learner support

Ko toku Tokiga e mau ai toku hikohikomaga' -
My culture and language consolidate my learning environment (Tokelauan proverb)
About Pasifika and The Pacific

Check out some of the books available to you in our library, as well as some recommended websites:

Books

Websites

You can also search for more resources using the search box at the top of this screen. See
Getting started to learn more.

frangipani'E felelei manu ae ma’au i o latou ofaga'
Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive (Samoan proverb).

Can't find what you need?

Contact our liaison librarians to get help with searching for resources or learning support:
Languages of the Pacific

Websites

Pacific-languages - Te Kete Ipurangi/Ministry of Education website Rotuman, Gagana Sāmoa, Kiribati, Cook Islands Māori, Lea faka-Tonga, ‘Gana Tuvalu, Fijian, Vagahau Niue, Gagana Tokelau.

palm tree against blue sky

Books

Gagana Sāmoa - Samoan language coursebook.
Book cover for Gagana Samoa

Apps

There are a range of apps available on Google Play which cover some languages of the Pacific. You might like to check out:
Beginner Fijian app
Beginner Samoan app
Beginner Tongan app
Cook Islands Dictionary app

Fiji beach

Dictionaries

Check out these dictionaries covering some of the languages of the Pacific.

Yellow flowers

Can't find what you need?

Contact our liaison librarians to get help with searching for resources or learning support:
‘Kia āriki au i tōku tupuranga, ka ora uatu rai tōku reo'
To embrace my heritage, my language lives on (Cook Islands proverb). 
Pasifika research

General

Social Issues 

Education

Health

 

Pasifika woman typing on a laptop.jpg'Fai’aki e ‘ilo ‘oua ‘e fai’aki e ifo'
Do it by knowing, not by tasting or hearing (Tongan proverb).

Can't find what you need?

Contact our liaison librarians to get help with searching for resources or learning support: