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Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week

A New Zealand week in early September for the Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 6 to 12 September.

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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples supports the week with community groups to help keep the Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin language alive in Aotearoa. It is one of a series of Pacific language weeks backed by the Ministry since 2010.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20275 to 11 September 2027New ZealandProvisional until the organiser confirms
20283 to 9 September 2028New ZealandProvisional until the organiser confirms
20292 to 8 September 2029New ZealandProvisional until the organiser confirms

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