Canterbury Rotuman Community

15/07/2025

‘Uą’uą’ąki naaf se hensąsiąg ma kąumane’ag ne NZRF ta ‘e hanhanisit ma a’häe’åk ne ‘omus kąinag ne te’ ‘e Saot ta. Gagaj ‘Ąitu la hanis ma a’vaohiąn ‘amnåk te’ la sok a’lelei ma se ‘on ‘amnąki. Fąiåkse’ea ‘e hanisit se kąinag ne CRC ta💝
A big thank you to Pacifica Arts Centre for allowing this programme to happen. Fąiåkse’ea ‘e hanisit💝
This is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to learn more about Rotuma - language and culture. More exciting is to learn from one of Rotuma’s most finest, knowledgeable and talented Gagaj Tąimanav ma Ö’hön ta Kelear.
Please just watch this space for more information regarding this exciting event😎
Hanisiof ma alalum 💝

MOANAROA ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE 2025 🌊

Gagaj Taimanav + Ö’hön ta Kelear

We are deeply honoured to welcome Rotuman knowledge-holders Gagaj Taimanav and Ö’hön ta Kelear as our Moanaroa Artists in Residence 2025, in partnership with the New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship

Gagaj Taimanav, Sub-Chief of the Itu’muta District in Rotuma, is a highly respected composer, writer, teacher, and community leader. He is widely renowned for his deep knowledge of Rotuman arts, culture, language, and protocols - both within his local community and internationally

He will be accompanied and supported by his wife, Ö’hön ta Kelear, herself a recognised knowledge-holder. She brings with her rich lived experience and a deep understanding of customary practices and protocols specific to Rotuman women

As part of the residency, free community workshops will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. These workshops are open and welcoming to all members of the Rotuman community, as well as the wider public

The residency will run from 3 - 24 September 2025
Full programme details will be announced soon

📸 Jonathan Fong The Rotuma Project

06/06/2025

Budgeting, debt, social housing and working with banks for mortgage applications – we’re breaking it all down in true Island Wealth style! 💪🏽

This event will provide a safe and welcoming space for you to ask questions, have one-on-one time with professionals, and receive the tools you need to achieve your financial goals💰

We'll have guest speakers from Kāinga Ora, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust, Westpac, and Moana Community Trust 🤝🏽

📅 Wednesday, 18th June 2025
🕒 6PM – 8PM
📍 Knox Hall, 28 Bealey Ave, Christchurch
👶🏾 Kid-friendly (separate play area for tamaiti)
📲 Text Clarissa on 027 529 0023 to confirm your spot

Bring yourselves, bring your village! 🙌🏽

20/05/2025

With NZ Rotuma Language Week – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

16/05/2025

Fąiåkse’ea Reagan for the confidence and beautifully saying your proverb.

16/05/2025

More sharing of their learnings - so proud of these children 💝
My cup is full - Fąiåkse’ea Jisu.

16/05/2025

If you don’t know - now you know. Here is a video of our children sharing their general knowledge of our our Districts and the Chiefs for each District.

16/05/2025

Love is something that you give it away - here is a video of Jessica sharing her love for the Rotuman language with her colleagues of Darfield High School 💝

15/05/2025

Our Phrase for today is - Hao te.

Fąiåkse’ea hensąsiąg ne Rotuman Kainaga Health & Fitness 🙏

15/05/2025

Jisu hanis ‘e läriri’i beautifully sung by our children - proud is an understatement with all the work put in by these beautiful souls 💝

15/05/2025

Fąiåkse’ea Tamara, Harish, Sarote and Julie Epeli for the awesome take in our theme for this week. ‘Ąus helao pąu ❤️🖤