More needs to be done to expand the use of Pacific languages beyond language weeks, New Zealand's Pacific Peoples minister says.
This week is Niue language week -- one of seven weeks celebrating Pacific languages held in New Zealand.
Aupito William Sio told Jamie Tahana that while such weeks remain important, more investment and research is also needed to help struggling languages.
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Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio opens the Niuean Language Week. Photo: Ministry of Pacific Peoples