Fakaalofa atu!
Welcome to Vagahau Niue Week (Niue Language Week) from Sunday 16 October to Saturday 22 October.
This year's theme is:
Ponataki, Tukutaula ke Mauokafua e Vagahau Niue
Bind, Anchor to Firmly Uphold the Vagahau Niue
Here are some resources:
NZC Online : http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Vagahau-Niue-Language-Week
http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/niue-language-week/
http://www.pacificislandeducation.co.nz/niue/niue-language-week/
Speak up
Here are a few words and phrases to help you practise your Niuean.
· Hello: Fakaalofa atu!.
· How are you? Malolo nakai a koe?
· What is your name? Ko hai e higoa haau?
· Nice to meet you: Mitaki kua feleveia a taua
· Please: Fakamolemole
· Thank you: Fakaue lahi
· Be careful of coconut crabs when driving at night! Fakaholo fakasekiseki h e po neke mapela e tau uga!
· Goodbye! Koe kia!