Samoa Language Week
26 May - 01 June 2024
Afio maia, Susū maia ma tala mai ‘aao - Tālofa lava!
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa | Samoa Language Week 2024 is celebrated from 26 May to 1 June 2024. The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa 2024 is 'Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i – Serve in love for a blessed future'.
All week
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Aso Lulu, 29 Mē Wednesday 29 May |
Sausage Sizzle and activity 12-1pm, Petone Campus |
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Aso Tofi, 30 Mē Thursday 30 May |
Quiz and prizes 12-1pm, Petone Student Hub |
Common phrases
| Tālofa lava | Greetings / Hello |
| Tōfā | Goodbye |
| Fa’amolemole | Please |
| Fa’afetai | Thank you |
| Malie / Fa’amalie atu / Fa’amālūlū atu | Sorry |
| Tulou | Excuse me |
More resources
Everyday language →
Introduce yourself to the Samoa language by learning some more common phrases you can use every day with these resources.
Calendar of events →
There are many exciting events happening across Wellington and Aotearoa. Check out the Calendar of Events on the Ministry for Pacific People's website.
Connect →
Follow the Gagana Samoa i Aotearoa 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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