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June 2, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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Clips from a very special book launch in Māngere, Auckland:
Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa Ma Uiga mo Tamaiti
By Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata
Illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga

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June 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Keep singing keep dancing

At the opening of #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa 🇼🇸 Da La Salle College, Māngare

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June 1, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Fa’afetai lava to the staff and students of McAuley High School, Ōtāhuhu, for hosting this morning’s launch of Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa.

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June 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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Fotu o Malama Samoa Language Week Opening Lotu today at De La Salle College, Māngere

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May 31, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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"Oratia have created a useful resource for every school and library, not to mention many homes."

Trevor Agnew reviews Sauniga O Le ‘Ava Samoa/The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa

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May 27, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa: The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa, a new bilingual children’s picture book, launches ahead of Samoan Language Week, 31 May - 6 June. Read the full article on Our Auckland:
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New bilingual children’s book celebrating Samoan culture launches ahead of Samoan Language Week
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May 26, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa
The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa on What Book Next 🙌
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May 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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A bilingual children's book showcasing Samoa's all-important 'ava ceremony is out this week.

Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa

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May 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Radio New Zealand Pacific reports the launch of the book Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti
Samoan Proverbs for Children, by Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata

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A chief's children's book weaves fa'amatai and proverbs
"I didn't want the children to miss out on the richness of the values."
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June 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti / Samoan Proverbs for Children
With 30 Samoan proverbs for children in Gagana Sāmoa, alongside with translations and explanations in English.
Available in print and ebook: oratia.co.nz/product/alag...

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May 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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FREE Teacher Resource (9 pages, PDF, including bilingual Gagana Sāmoa and English word search and crosswords) available for Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti
Samoan Proverbs for Children:
oratia.co.nz/wp-content/u...

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June 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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"This is a precious book that provides readers with a beautiful insight into a rich culture."
Rebekah Lyell reviews Sauniga o le 'Ava Samoa for NZ Booklovers
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Sauniga o le 'Ava Samoa - The 'Ava Ceremony of Samoa by Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata
The 'ava ceremony is at the heart of Samoan life, essential for marking important occasions and welcoming guests. This new bilingual book in Gagana Samoa and English by orator and teacher Tauanu'u Sit...
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June 3, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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Fa’afetai lava The Coconet TV for this beautiful article about Sauniga o le 'Ava Samoa / The 'Ava Ceremony of Samoa 🙌
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New Children's Book Brings the Heart of the 'Ava Ceremony to a New Generation This Samoa Language Week — thecoconet.tv - The world’s largest hub of Pacific Island content.uu
“The wealth in language, culture, stories, protocol, songs, myths and legends must be exposed to our young people outside of Samoa. ” Author - Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata From the fale to the book...
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June 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti/Samoan Proverbs for Children
by Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata and illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga

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Auckland Council Libraries Celebrates Samoan Language Week with a new children’s book release
To celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week (1 – 7 June) Auckland Council Libraries and Oratia Books are launching a new bilingual picture book.
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May 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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"To celebrate Sāmoan Language Week, Auckland Council Libraries and Oratia Books are launching a bilingual picture book."
Read the full article on PNM News
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Celebrating culture: Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa inspires New Zealand community
As Aotearoa marks Sāmoan Language Week, the theme emphasises the importance of being well-grounded for success, drawing parallels with the craftsmanship of ocean vessels.
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June 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa

Written by Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, iIllustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga

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Bilingual Picture Book Welcomes Young Readers To A Key Element Of Fa’asamoa (The Samoan Way)
With beautiful illustrations by artist Ani Huia Ligaliga, Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa outlines the steps in the ceremony and the roles of orators and participants.
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May 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Check out what’s on during #samoanlanguageweek #vaiasoolegaganasamoa

In this photo: distinguished orator, teacher and translator Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, author of Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti and Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa, reading Samoan proverbs to two of his grandchildren. #samoa
In this photo: distinguished orator, teacher and translator Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, author of Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti/Samoan Proverbs for Children, and Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa/The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa, reading Samoan proverbs to two of his grandchildren.
May 30, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti
Samoan Proverbs for Children
by Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata and illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga

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