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Tongan dancers of the Akomai Heritage Group in costumes made from ngatu, In the background is Melesiu Katoa one of the most experienced ngatu makers in the group. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins
Tongan language and cultural displays have been taking place in schools all across New Zealand in celebration of Tongan language week.
There are over 82,000 people of Tongan descent in New Zealand.
RNZ Pacific's Finau Fonua has more.