Explore the thriving heritage of Niue with Fenoga Taoga Niue I Aotearoa, Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa, a bilingual (Niue and English), beautifully designed and richly illustrated publication with personal insights and stories from 49 contributors in Aotearoa New Zealand and Niue.

This mammoth 500 pages book chronologically traces the 30-year journey of Otahuhu based Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc. (Falepipi he Mafola Group), through projects and treasures made by the collective minds, hearts and hands of past and present members. Honouring the memory of over 50 cherished individuals who have passed on, as well as celebrating the wealth of knowledge, skills, and wisdom of current living treasures, this publication is a testament to the enduring spirit of Niuean culture.

Established on 1 April 1993 by founding members from Niue villages of Tuapa Uhomotu, Alofi, and Namukulu, the Falepipi he Mafola Group was created to provide a nurturing space for elders and their families, fostering wellbeing, independence, and the preservation of Niuean identity in Aotearoa. They gather at the Otahuhu Town Hall Community Centre every Thursday in Tamaki Makaurau, since its inception, and play a pivotal role in maintaining and safeguarding the knowledge, traditions and practices of Niuean culture and heritage in Aotearoa.

Fenoga Taoga Niue I Aotearoa, Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa book is a taoga, treasure, filled with stories, memories and works that will inspire and enrich readers for generations to come.

Editors: Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Kolokesa UafaMahina-Tuai, Hikule'o Fe'aomoeako Melaia Mahina and Janson Chau (Alt Group). Copyeditors: Niue: Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Ioane Aleke Fa'avae; English: SimonMakuati-Afitu, Nick Shackleford & Mele Ha'amoa Mahina 'Alatini. Niue Language Translators: Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Snow Haele Osikai-Touna, Ioane Aleke Fa'avae & Mele Heketoa-Tokele.

Published in 2023 by Mafola Press on the occasion of: Fenoga Taoga Niue I Aotearoa, Niue Heritage Journey in Aotearoa exhibitions: 1 April - 20 May 2023, Mangere Arts Centre Nga Tohu o Uenuku, Mangere, Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.1 8 November 2023 - 11 February 2024, Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. Curated by Molima Molly Pihigia QSM and Lagi-Maama (Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Kolokesa Uafa Mahina-Tuai, Hikule'o Fe'aomoeako Melaia Mahina).