Gagana Sāmoa is the third most spoken language in New Zealand, yet the number of people speaking it is declining at an alarming rate. Papatoetoe High School in South Auckland is trying to stop this, Re: News journalist Zoe Madden-Smith reports. “It's quite funny because growing up, we didn't speak Sāmoan back to our parents, but now they're hearing us speak back and they’re like ‘what the heck?’," says Papatoetoe High School student William Sauaso-Rasch. "It's such a weird feeling for them, but

8.2K views · 98 reactions | This week is Samoan Language Week  We're proud to celebrate the important role that Samoan language and culture plays in our Force. Here’s a message from LMT(L) Ian Rankin, a sailor in the Royal New Zealand Navy. #Force4NZ #SamoanLanguageWeek | NZ Defence Force | Facebook

95K views · 3.8K reactions | Happy Samoan Language week! Today we had the honour of having three incredible young Samoan migrant students on the show, along with their teacher. They spoke to us about how they remain connected to their Samoan culture and identity while living in another country. | Breakfast | Facebook

4.4K views · 40 reactions | Celebrate the unique Samoan culture and language during Samoan Language Week 2024! ️ Dr Shane Reti, Minister for Pacific Peoples celebrates the week ahead #SamoaLanguageWeek2024 | Ministry for Pacific Peoples | Facebook