Kiribati Language Week
07 - 14 July 2024
Kam na bane ni mauri!
Welcome to Kiribati Language Week. The theme for this week is 'Eutakirakean ma kabwaekekean ara taetae ni Kiribati ma kateira ao rabakaura, bon maurin ao tokabetin te I-Kiribati' - Thriving and flourishing our Kiribati language, culture, and knowledge build I-Kiribati resilience and prosperity’
All week
Celebrate the Kiribati language & culture on-campus and on on our social media.
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Wednesday 10 Te Katenibong 10 Turai |
Activity with light refreshments 12pm, Petone Student Hub |
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Thursday 11 Te Kaabong 11 Turai |
Activity with light refreshments 12pm, Porirua Library Foyer |
Learn Kiribati phrases with Meleina
Commonly used phrases
Introduce yourself to the Kiribati Language by learning some commonly used phrases!
| Mauri | Greetings/Hello |
| Kam na bane ni mauri | Greetings Everyone |
| Ti a bo | Goodbye |
| Ti a bo, tekeraoi te mwananga | Goodbye, have a safe trip |
| Taiaoka | Please |
| Ko matauninga | Excuse me |
More resources
There are many exciting events happening across Wellington and Aotearoa. Check out the Calendar of Events on the Ministry for Pacific People's website.
Follow the NZ Kiribati Language Week Facebook page to stay up to date with what's happening around Aotearoa.
Connect with our Pacific team
We are committed to supporting pacific ākonga and their academic success. Pacific ākonga are a vital part of community life at Whitireia and WelTec. We have programmes, networks and a strong pacific team who work across our Porirua, Petone and Wellington campuses to help you succeed.
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