A Pacific studies scholar says language weeks are a good way to break down high levels of intolerance of other languages being spoken in New Zealand.
Fijian is latest language to be celebrated around the country.
Koroi Hawkins reports.
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Fijian students at the Victoria University of Wellington conduct a sevusevu (Kava Ceremony) to start off Fiji Language Week. Photo: RNZI/Koroi Hawkins