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"Pasifika people are at a crossroads and need to decide whether to retain their traditional cultural values and practices, to adopt those of the majority of New Zealanders or find a middle pathway to the future. They feel under pressure in their lives...
"This edition is based on the original Hawaiian Bible produced in the 19th century. Each word, phrase, sentence and passage was considered in its biblical context and respelled to include contemporary Hawaiian spelling using the ʻokina (glottal stop)...
"Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers the men in his barbershop a haircut with a difference: a safe space to be seen and heard without judgement. As the creator of My Fathers Barbers, Matt has inspired a new generation of New Zealand men to break...
Picture book
"It is Tailevai's first time to Samoa where he meets his Papa and Nana for the first time. In the first few moments of his time in Samoa, Tailevai quickly realizes that he isn't very confident in speaking or understanding Samoan. He however learns a ...
Isaia Says - is based on Simon Says but uses Samoan names for where the reader places their hands. Analia Asks - Analia requests one food item after another, and thanks the giver each time. Eventually we find that she has been collecting the food to create...
Music CD
"From hip-hop artists in the Marshall Islands to innovative multimedia producers in Vanuatu to racial justice writers in Utah, Pacific Islander youth are using radical expression to transform their communities. Exploring multiple perspectives about P...
"Misa Telefoni Retzlaff attended primary school at Marist Brothers’ in Apia and attended King’s College (Auckland) where he was awarded Scholars and Honours Ties. He was the first student at King’s College to win the prestigious Kelliher Economics Sc...
"Coconut palms grow 30 metres tall, producing 60-100 coconuts each year for 80 years. There are hundreds of uses for the coconut palm. Where do all the coconuts go?"--Publishers description.
A look at the lives of Temwaka and Tekai and their cousins Azamat, Salyn and Manrongo who live beside the lagoon in the village of Bikenibeu on the main island of Tarawa. It looks at a typical Saturday where children and adults alike carry out their ...
"The first houses in the Pacific Island countries were built using materials from the environment. The leafy houses were ideal for the hot climate but not always long-lasting."--Publishers description.
"The islands of the Pacific are surrounded by warm water and many are ringed by a coral reef. The reef provides shelter and food for hundreds of marine creatures."--Publishers description.
"Every Monday after the 2nd Sunday in May, families in Samoa celebrate ‘Manuia le Aso o Tina’ or Mother’s Day. It’s a holiday for everyone. Miriama makes a special gift for her mother."--Publishers description.
"Caqi lives in Fiji. He is five and goes to kindy in the little blue house by the beach. His teacher says their beach is the biggest sandpit in the world."--Publishers description.
Kuso's Clean - everyday, when Kuso gets home, he is very dirty and needs a bath. Introduces the names of parts of the body. Sala's Surprise - when Sala gets up in the morning, she puts on a range of colourful clothing. The result is a surprise to her...
"This book features interviews with 10 master navigators who trained under Mau Piailug (1932-2010), the legendary teacher of traditional, non-instrument wayfinding methods for open-ocean voyaging across the Pacific. They were given the status of mast...
"'Amui 'i Mu'a – Ancient Futures is the significant creative outcome of recent 'hands-on' research by Dagmar Vaikalafi Dyck and Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi in historic collections at museums in Australasia, across Europe, the United Kingdom and the United...
"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 ...
"Come join Tomasi and his friends as they take a magical ride to learn more about Fale Samoa, and why they are so important in Samoan culture."--Publisher description.
"Teuila is the only girl competing in her first ever Siva Afi competition. Mika is the current Siva afi champion, who is not afraid of anyone. In this story of courage, Teuila and Mika learn about the importance of their feagaiga as brother and sister,...
The Pacific Ocean covers very nearly a third of the surface of the globe and is inhabited by a diverse array of peoples and cultures bound by a common thread: their relationship with the sea. This visually stunning book highlights the importance of t...
"A bilingual story in Samoan & English, about 2 young children who have been dreaming about Christmas time-lot of family, love & toys. To top off all these exciting things-they are about to receive the best Christmas gift ever!" --Wheelers
"New writing from Vanuatu by three generations of women - and the first of its kind. With poetry, fiction, essay, memoir and song, its narrative arc stretches from the days of blackbirding to Independence in 1980 to Vanuatu's coming of age in 2020 ......
"With Nafanua and the Covenant Sisterhood out of the way, Leila and Daniel are finally able to love without fear of retribution. Or are they? As a malicious telesā plots her revenge, a mysterious stranger arrives on the island. Fuelled by hate and running...
"Daniek tells how he met Leila and their struggle to overcome the fates that beset them - of his love, his desire, and his bravery in the face of the pain and fear inflicted by the Telesā sisters."--Back cover.
"Nive is a schoolgirl in Samoa, South Pacific. When the 2020 / 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic spreads throughout the whole world, she starts to notice changes to her family's daily routine especially the restrictions in their movements. They were made to stay...
When Simon and Fiona embark on a quest to track down the Queen of Tonga, they have no idea they'll end up marooned on a desert island. No idea they'll encounter an undiscovered tribe, rescue a drowning actress, learn jungle survival from a commando, and...
"God's Cuisine for Balance is a book sharing the importance of a balanced life style and how it can be achieved by eating great healthy food for the body, getting essential good knowledge and education for the brain, and having safe loving enculturation...
"World we live in Republic of Fiji encourages young people to discover information about their ancestory and the unknown. The series of seven books share interesting information, cultural differences, Fruits and Vegetables in the region, recipes and the...
"Author of this book hopes to inspire, educate, entertain and help preserve the pristine beaches of Tonga."--2nd last page of this book.
A new life, a new environment. She wanted to explore the way others had successfully built their lives. With that aspiration, Sieni made a bold move from American Samoa to New Zealand. But, prior to making the journey, she set three major goals: The ...
"This Topics Dictionary includes over 9000 english words translated into Fijian. Ideal reference tool for people who want to communicate in Fijian, but have no previous knowledge of the language. Provides travelers and students with all the words they...
"Board book featuring measina or treasures from Sāmoa in the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, with text in both Sāmoan and English"--Publisher information.
"In La'u penina tautele, 11 young people from Tangaroa College in Ōtara, South Auckland, share how they stay connected to their culture, though far from home. The young writers worked with teacher-writer David Riley to select objects that represent who...
"Centres on a mango tree - Vunimaqo - that was the focal point of his youth. Vunimaqo stands by the Tubou Street Barracks, Samabula North, Suva, Fiji ... at the intersection of a community's life, overseeing and sharing the stories of its people ... ...
Tells what different types of animals are doing.
Counts numbers one to ten.
Tells what is supposed to be done on each day of the week in Samoa.
"Rotary's 100 years in New Zealand and 85 years in the Pacific are characterised by a remarkable record of endeavour and service. Since the first New Zealand Rotary clubs were founded in Auckland and Wellington, Rotarians have been people of action -...
"Looking for something original and relevant to life in 2021? This book is based on the 23 Letters of the Fijian Alphabet. The words for the images are in Fijian but all other text is in English to encourage you to try the Fijian language. This ABC with...
The woman who was swallowed by a whale is a folktale ; Niue : rock of Polynesia is a short factual introduction to the country and culture.
The rich and fascinating myths of Polynesia are all the more extraordinary for the fact that they have survived thousands of years - and miles - of voyages. Scattered across the Pacific, the Polynesian islands were populated over generations, as waves...
Millvy the cat travels to Fiji to find the iguana who stole his tail.
When Isaac Smith signs on to sail with James Cook to the Pacific, he meets and befriends a master navigator called, Tupaia, one of the most remarkable characters in history. Tupaia helps guide the Endeavour through the Pacific as James Cook undertakes...
"Focused on connection and displacement, the blurring between internal landscapes and longed for realities"--Back cover.
"It’s the third day of the holidays and brothers Lemalie and Sakalia are super bored! They decide to go to the part and pick up their friends along the way. They find however, they all seem preoccupied when they arrive… A story about two Samoan brot...
"Some of the NFL's greatest quarterbacks in recent memory have had remarkable simple names, like Ben, Tom, and Joe. Every now and then, one comes along with a moniker that's a bit more difficult to handle, like Tuanigamanuolepola "Tua" Tagovailoa. Fresh...
The kids are hungry! One by one, Hohepa, Raniera and Hineraumati let Mama know that it's time to eat. She replies by telling them where to find the food. When the kids go to the fridge, the cupboard and the vegie basket, they can't see any food. It's...
Wilbur the dog, depressed due to the cone attached to his neck, becomes happier with his life after visiting Mars.
"Bestselling author and New Zealand's most trusted financial expert on how to make your money work in the real world We live in uncertain times. But this need not affect how you can make the most of your money. New Zealand's most trusted money expert,...
"This is the life story of Susana Pele Fanaika-Faagau, and a testimony of her family's faith in God. She shares her memories of her dad's big dreams, traveling from a small village to the big capitol in the Kingdom of Tonga, and then traveling from Tonga...
Graphic novel
9 year old Mataio, with the help of his older sister and parents, is learning to live the Samoan way.
"This book shares some of the author's memories about going to primary school in Kolovai, Tongatapu, from 1955 to 1959. This was a time when children were still taught using slates and chalk. The stories centre around the importance of friendship to him...
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