The Toa Niue Ma Anoiha – Niue Warriors for the Future group have been on the go since they arrived in New Zealand last week.
After settling into their new home the Ngati Otara Marae, the group visited MOTAT and the Stardome observatory on their first few days.
In the following days, they were warmly welcomed by the three schools in Auckland who have a Niuean bilingual unit including Favona, Rosebank and Rowandale Primary School.
Parents, friends and families of the schools gathered at Rowandale Primary School for the Fiafia Concert Night to welcome Niue Primary School. It was the first-time in history for all three schools to join together for such an event, says Principal Karl Vasau of Rowandale Primary School.
All the money raised that evening was donated to Niue Primary School. Approximately $3,000 was raised.
The group also enjoyed activities such as rock climbing and scooter riding with Tony Edwards and the Bluelight team.
The biggest highlight was their performance at Polyfest that took place last Saturday.
It was a beautiful performance watched by thousands who gathered at the Niue Stage. Each child introduced themselves, where they come from and who their parents were.
The children also looked very smart, beautiful and handsome in their blue and yellow cultural outfits.
It was a momentous occasion for the group especially the children to showcase the Niue culture and share with the people abroad the Niue Warriors for the Future.
On Sunday, they visited the Niue church congregation in Otahuhu led by Rev. Iga Mokole.
Teachers and parents of the group also participated in the Pacific Media Network 531pi radio show yon Monday to reflect on the trip.
The group will return this Friday.
Acknowledgements to Natasha Toeono-Tohovaka, PMN Faama Viliamu for the photos used in this story.
