The Tuvalu Christian Church in Henderson opened its beautiful new church today. The church has been operating out of its hall on the site in Aetna Place for 28 years so this is a dream come true for the congregation. The church is stunning: modern in style with exposed timber, cross laminated beams and tons of natural light, but with a strong Pacific flavour. | Phil Twyford

It’s Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu 🇹🇻 Scenes from the Niutao community in Auckland, where first-year student Tinoaki Sione Sio welcomed us to “Setema – Te Aso E Fakamanatu, Te Tuuga Ote Falesaa”, a day that brings Niutao families and elders together to celebrate the building of their island’s first Church of Christ. #tuvalu🇹🇻 #autpacific | Pacific at AUT

52K views · 905 reactions | WATCH: as we celebrate Vaiaso O Te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week - and its theme ‘Taofi mau ki tau ‘gana mo tou gaugaleo, me ko tou iloga tena' - Uphold your language and dialect, for it is your identity.' The theme this year highlights that language is a key part of who Tuvalu are 﫶 #Tuvalu | RNZ Pacific | Facebook