Oratia Books Releases Moana Oceania: Niue By Mele Nemaia

Moana Oceania: Niue

Mele Nemaia

Distinguished Niuean educator writes bilingual guide to the South Pacific country, in time for Niue Language Week

One of the world’s smallest nations, with a deep connection to Aotearoa and also to Tonga, Niue is a fascinating place.

In this, the newest addition to the striking Moana Oceania series, esteemed educator Mele Nemaia introduces this unique island nation in English and Vagahau Niue (Niuean language).

The book makes available information for students or visitors, or anyone interested in our Pacific magafaoa (family).

Moana Oceania: Niue offers insights into society, geography, arts, history, sports and more, accompanied by many colour photos, illustrations and maps.

Readers will learn about daily life in Niue, the values of its people, and how families live and celebrate. A section is dedicated to Niueans in New Zealand and how they maintain their culture here.

Moana Oceania series editor Carolyn Lagahetau, who is of Niuean descent, says the book aims to help sustain the language and culture of the island. It publishes ahead of Niuean Language Week from 19–25 October.

The author:

Mele Fakatali Nemaia MNZM is a community organiser and educator. She worked as a senior teacher at Favona Primary School in Auckland for decades and is now resident in Niue. Mele has co-authored several books for children in Niuean, taught after-school Niuean language classes and supported the ‘Achieving Through Pasifika Language’ programme in Auckland.

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