Tāoga Niue announces that, as of 16 December 2025, the term of service for the Chairperson and members of the Vagahau Niue Commission has concluded.

Tāoga Niue warmly welcomes the newly appointed Chairperson and Commission members who will lead the ongoing work to strengthen and promote Vagahau Niue.

Tāoga Niue extends its sincere appreciation to Ms Tifaole Ioane, who has completed her term as Chairperson of the Vagahau Niue Commission, along with Commission members Mrs Moka Tano and Reverend Navy Salatielu, whose terms have also come to an end.

During their tenure, the outgoing Chairperson and members provided committed leadership and guidance in advancing the protection, promotion, and strengthening of Vagahau Niue. Their contributions have supported national efforts in language revitalisation, intergenerational transmission, and the safeguarding of Niue’s linguistic heritage. Tāoga Niue acknowledges their service and thanks them for their dedication and valuable contributions.

Tāoga Niue is pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Dr Matagi Vilitama as the new Chairperson of the Vagahau Niue Commission. Joining him as new Commission members are Mrs Showena Tanaki Aue and Mrs Mele Nemaia.

The new Chairperson and members bring with them a wealth of experience, knowledge, and commitment to the Niuean language, culture, and community. Tāoga Niue looks forward to working closely with the new Commission as it continues to guide national efforts to strengthen the use of Vagahau Niue across education, community life, government, and the diaspora.

Tāoga Niue remains committed to ensuring strong governance, continuity, and leadership in
the work of the Vagahau Niue Commission for the benefit of present and future generations.

HIKIAGA HE TAU KOTOFA KI LOTO HE KOMISINA VAGAHAU NIUE

Kua fakailoa atu nai he Faahi Gahua Tāoga Niue kua fakaoti mai tuai e kotofaaga he Takitaki mo e tau tutaki he Komisina Vagahau Niue he Aho 16 mahina Tesemo 2025, mo e fakafeleveiaaga ke he Takitaki mo e tau tutaki foou.

Tau fakaaue lahi he Fahai Gahua Tᾱoga Niue kia MsTifaole Ioane, ko ia ko e Takitaki kua tuku haana gahua mai he Komisina Vagahau Niue pihia mo e tau tutaki ko e Fekafekau he Atua ko Navy Salatielu mo Mrs Moka Tano, kua tuku foki ha laua a tau gahua.

Kua foaki e lautolu e takitakiaga mitaki mo e fakatonutonuaga ke lagomatai e puipuiaga, fakamalolōaga mo e fakatupuola he Vagahau Niue. Ne lagomatai lahi a lautolu ke he tau gahua fakamotu ke fakamalolō e vagahau mo e leveki e tᾱoga he vagahau niue. Fakaaue lahi mahaki kia lautolu ke he tau gahua kua taute ma e motu.

Kua fiafia foki e Faahi Gahua Tᾱoga Niue ke fakailoa e fifiliaga he Tuipulotu Rev. Dr Matagi Vilitama ko e Takitaki foou ma e Komisina Vagahau Niue. Ko e tau tutaki foou ma e matakau nai foki ko Mrs Showena Tanaki mo Mrs Mele Nemaia.

Ko e tau pulotu nai kua lalafi mai ke he Komisina Vagahau Niue e tau lotomatala kua aoga ke taatu e tau gahua he matakau ki mua. Amanaki lahi a Tᾱoga Niue ke gahua fakalataha mo lautolu mo e fakaholo ki mua e fakaholoaga ke fakamalolō mo e fakatupuola e Vagahau Niue ke he tau aoga, tau kaina, tau fakafetuiaga mo e tau fakafehagaiaga oti.

Ka manako falu fakalaulahiaga ke he fakailoaga nai ti matutaki mai ke he ofisa Tāoga Niue:
Moka Laufoli, Takitaki he Faahi Tāoga Niue, Meli Hila: Moka.Laufoli@gov.nu

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