Book Author Mele Nemaia
Rights Available World excl. ANZ
Niue is the newest addition to the striking Moana Oceania series that takes readers to the islands of the South Pacific. While aimed at readers 8+, this is a valuable book for anyone with an interest in our Pacific magafaoa (family).
Mele Nemaia, a distinguished educator who has returned to Niue after her career in New Zealand, introduces the people, culture and identity of her homeland. With text in English and Vagahau Niue (Niuean language), the book offers insights into society, geography, arts, history, sports and more.
Learn about daily life in Niue, the values of its people, and how families live and celebrate. A section is dedicated to Niueans in New Zealand and how they stay connected to their culture in Aotearoa.
The striking design with info boxes, colourful photos, illustrations and maps make this book fun to read and easy to access.
About the Author
Mele Nemaia (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) is a community organiser and educator of Niuean descent. Mele worked as a senior teacher at Favona Primary School in Auckland for decades and co-authored several books for children in Niuean. She has taught after-school Niuean language classes and supported the implementation of the ‘Achieving Through Pasifika Language’ programme in Auckland.
With Oratia Books: Moana Oceania: Niue
Publisher
Oratia Books
Extent
48pp
Format
230 x 170 mm portrait
Binding
Paperback
Category
Children’s
Age Range 8+
Genre
Non-Fiction, Geography
Publication Date
October 2025
Rights Available:
World excl. ANZ
Rights Agents:
World
Peter Dowling, Oratia Books
peter@oratia.co.nz
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