Mid Canterbury Fijian Community Group

20/04/2026

Yadra Vinaka Vuvale, if you are free today please joins and support our Fiji Culture Awareness Talk at the Ashburton Art Gallery from 12-1pm today

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Don't forget to join us tomorrow at 12pm for our Cultural Awareness talk showcasing Fiji!

In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Fijian culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. The session will be led by Whakatere Ashburton local Philo Kumkee.

All are welcome – nau mai koutou katoa!

Organised with Welcoming Communities - Ashburton District and Hakatere Multi Cultural Council

24/02/2026

Congratulations to our Island Brothers and Sisters whose teams are from Ashburton, Rakaia and Christchurch. Great achievements at the Seafarers 7s in Dunedin last weekend.

We did it Island Sisters , we scooped the cup. Great achievements sisters. Proud winning moment.

24/02/2026

Bula Vinaka, if you need help with your CV please register on link below as 12 spots available, this will be in the Ashburton Library. Vinaka
https://events.humanitix.com/employment-essential-workshops

23/02/2026

Bula if you looking renew or apply for your Fiji Passports please click link below to make appointments in Christchurch. Vinaka

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Bula vinaka and greetings to our fellow Fiji passport holders residing in the South Island.

Please be informed that there will be a passport drive in Dunedin from 23 to 24 March 2026 and 25 to 27 March 2026 in Christchurch.

For passport renewals and any other consular matters, please email: [email protected] to confirm your appointment.

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18/10/2025

Perfect season!! Congratulations to our Mid Canterbury Rugby boys for a perfect season.

17/10/2025

Come on down folks. The team from Fiji Elections Office will be here till 8pm tonight.

Attention, fellow Fijians living in New Zealand.

Do you need a Voter Card?
Want to update your details?
Curious about elections in Fiji?

Wait no more. Our team will be at the location below to provide voter registration services.

What to bring (for new registration):

If you are registering to vote for the first time, you will need to have the following documents:

• Original or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate and your valid Fiji Passport.

If you were born in New Zealand and not able to produce a valid Fiji Passport, you will need to bring one of the following documents with a valid photo ID:

• Certificate of Citizenship
• Confirmation letter from the Fiji Department of Immigration
• Certificate of Registration as a Citizen of Fiji
• Certificate of Naturalization

Don’t miss this opportunity! Come and meet the FEO team, get your questions answered, and get registered.

15/10/2025

Invitation to the Fijian Diaspora – Mid & South Canterbury
Bula vinaka!
The Fijian Elections Office will be visiting The Salvation Army Hall, Ashburton on:
📅 Friday, 17th October
🕐 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is a great opportunity for members of the Fijian community to:

Register for the Fiji Elections
Update your voter details
Ask questions or seek clarification about the electoral process

We warmly invite all Fijians living in Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury to come along, connect, and make use of this important service.

Venue:
The Salvation Army Hall
Ashburton Corps
Please feel free to share this invitation with your family and friends.

Vinaka vakalevu,

15/10/2025

🌺 Vinaka vakalevu! 🌺

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fiji Day celebration! Your presence, your smiles, and your spirit made the day truly special. It was a joy to see our community come together to honour our heritage, share our stories, and celebrate the vibrant culture that connects us all.

A special mention and deep appreciation to the Ashburton District Council for their generous grant, which helped us run a successful Fijian Language Week and bring our Fiji Day festivities to life. Your support has empowered us to preserve and promote our language and traditions with pride.

From the traditional performances to the laughter shared over food and fellowship—this celebration reminded us of the strength and beauty of our Fijian identity.

Let’s continue to uplift one another, speak our language boldly, and keep the spirit of Fiji alive in our hearts and homes.

FijiDay2025

08/10/2025

🇫🇯 Fiji Language Week – Day 3 Highlights 🇫🇯
Mid Canterbury Fijian Community

Today was all about creativity, connection, and culture! 🌺

We dove into the beautiful tradition of mat weaving, learning how Fijian mats (kuta and iri) are crafted with care and meaning. These mats hold deep cultural significance, often used in ceremonies and gifted during important life events. It was inspiring to see our community come together to share stories and techniques passed down through generations.

Then we added a splash of color with tie-dye shirt making! 🎨👕
Everyone got hands-on with dyes and designs, creating bold, beautiful shirts that reflect the vibrant spirit of Fiji. The laughter, teamwork, and bursts of color made it a truly memorable afternoon.

Vinaka vakalevu to all who joined us today—your energy and enthusiasm keep this week alive! 💙

Stay tuned for Day 4… more cultural treasures await!

FijiLanguageWeek

07/10/2025

Here's a vibrant recap for Fiji Language Week – Day 2 🇫🇯✨

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📝 Day 2 Report: Building Fijian Sentences with Colors and Numbers

Today we built on the foundation from Day 1, diving deeper into sentence formation using Fijian colors and numbers. The goal was to create simple, meaningful sentences that reflect everyday use of the language.