Pacific Language Weeks 2026

An annual nationwide celebrations that recognise and preserve the rich languages, cultures, and identities of Pacific communities across Aotearoa.

This year, 12 Pacific languages are being celebrated: Rotuma, Samoa, Kiribati, Cook Islands Māori, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Fiji, Niue, Tokela and Solomon Islands.

Through cultural workshops, performances, community events, and interactive experiences, Westfield Manukau is committed to creating opportunities for our community to connect, learn, and celebrate the diversity of Pacific cultures and languages.

Language	2026 Dates
Rotuma Language Week	Sunday 10 May – Saturday 16 May
Samoa Language Week	Sunday 31 May - Saturday 6 June
Kiribati Language Week	Sunday 5 July – Saturday 11 July
Vanuatu Language Week	Sunday 26 July – Saturday 1 August
Cook Islands Māori Language Week	Sunday 2 August – Saturday 8 August
Tonga Language Week	Sunday 16 August – Saturday 22 August
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week	Sunday 6 September – Saturday 12 September
Tuvalu Language Week	Sunday 27 September – Saturday 3 October
Fijian Language Week	Sunday 4 October – Saturday 10 October
Niue Language Week	Sunday 18 October – Saturday 24 October
Tokelau Language Week	Sunday 25 October – Saturday 31 October
Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week	Sunday 22 November – Saturday 28 November