Sua William Sio Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson 7 August 2012 Cook Islands language week highlights bilingual education Events celebrating Cook Islands Language Week highlight the importance of indigenous languages and Pacific bilingual education here in New Zealand, says Labours Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Sua William Sio. This is the first national celebration of the Cook Islands language with a week of events (6-10 August) inspired by similar celebrations for Maori, Samoan, Tongan and New Zealand sign communities. Continue reading →