Fakaalofa lahi atu- Greetings to you all.

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.

Facts sourced from Ministry for Pacific Peoples