This week is Niuean Language week and the theme for this year is;
"TAMA NIUE: LEVEKI TI OFAOFA E VAGAHAU NIUE"
"NIUE CHILD: NURTURE AND EMBRACE VAGAHAU NIUE"
Fakaue lahi (Thank you) to Helen for putting this books on display for classes to view during their library times.
Facts on Niue- Folafolaaga hagaaoia
ke he motu ko Niue
• Niue is one of the world's largest coral islands.
• Niue (pronounced “New-e (‘e’ as in ‘end’ – which means
'behold the coconut') may be the world’s smallest
independent nation.
• The island is commonly referred to as "The Rock",
a reference to Niue being one of the biggest raised
coral islands in the world.
• The capital of Niuē is the village of Alofi.
• Niueans are citizens of New Zealand.
• Niue is an elevated coral atoll with fringing coral reefs
encircling steep limestone cliffs. It has a landmass of
259km and its highest point is about 60 metres
above sea level.
• Niue lies 2400 km northeast of New Zealand
between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.