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Tuvalu, one of the smallest countries of the world is made up of eight coral atolls. This set covers the history, government, culture and traditions of Tuvalu, including the devastation of climate change. SCIS no: 1942439

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Tuvalu dance group

Tuvalu Clothes - Tales from Te Papa episode 48

Tuvalu Clothes - Tales from Te Papa episode 48

European missionaries had an impact on the Pacific Islands in more ways than one. Their conservative clothes intrigued the near naked locals. It wasn't long before villagers adopted the new styles,...

Tuvaluans celebrate Tuvaluan Language Week

Tuvaluans celebrate Tuvaluan Language Week

Tuvalu is celebrating its culture with Tuvaluan Language Week, and many in New Zealand are joining in the celebrations.

A Nuclear Free Pacific (Niuklia Fri Pasifik)

A Nuclear Free Pacific (Niuklia Fri Pasifik)

This documentary travels to nine Pacific nations, including New Zealand, to chronicle the long struggle to create a regional nuclear arms free zone. Interviews with politicians, activists, radiatio...

Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum: RNZ Checkpoint

Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum: RNZ Checkpoint

Two families sought to be New Zealand's first climate change refugees, but the Immigration and Protection Tribunal ruled they did not risk being persecuted under the Refugee Convention.

Pacific Island Forum begins in Tuvalu

Tuvalu's Funafuti is a slither of an atoll just south of the equator, which will see its population increase by about 10 percent as delegates pour in for the annual Pacific Islands Forum starting t...

Tuvalu

A selection of heritage photographs relating to Tuvalu

Tuvalu battles climate change

Tuvalu battles climate change

The tiny islands that make up Tuvalu are in a constant battle against climate change - for this reason, Tuvalu is called the 'sinking islands'.

Amost half Tuvalu's population displaced by Cyclone Pam

Amost half Tuvalu's population displaced by Cyclone Pam

In cyclone-hit Tuvalu, the entire population of 541 on one island is crammed into community halls, and the church and school.

Trader's house Funafuti. From the album: Views in the Pacific Islands

Trader's house Funafuti. From the album: Views in the Pacific Islands

Tuvalu considers constitution change

There are moves in Tuvalu to make it easier to transform the state into a republic. The string of atolls retained a constitutional monarchy with a Westminster-style government after independence...

Tuvalu celebrates Independence Day

Tuvalu has begun celebrating its 32nd year of Independence Day today (Oct 1) with a series of events to mark the occasion." Known as the Ellice Islands when it was...

Tuvalu launches human rights plan

Tuvalu has become one of the first Pacific countries to launch a national plan on human rights.

Taiwan and Tuvalu remain solid

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has accepted the credentials of Tuvalu's new Ambassador to Taiwan, Limasene Teatu.

Tuvalu's borrow pits finally filled in

Tuvalu's main island has gained an extra eight percent of usable land after the completion of a project to fill in so-called 'borrow pits'.

New Flags Flying - Kiribati and Tuvalu

New Flags Flying - Kiribati and Tuvalu

Between 1960 and 1990, strong winds of political change swept across Pacific countries. Broadcaster Ian Johnstone has captured this change in a series of interviews with Pacific leaders which he pr...

Tuvalu weaver ‘driven’ to keep art, language alive

Award-winning Tuvalu artist Lakiloko Keakea has become the first artist from the small Pacific nation to hold a solo art exhibition in New Zealand. Indira Stewart reports.

Tuvalu confirms sustainable whaling policy

Tuvalu says it will maintain its policy of sustainable whaling despite a New Zealand effort to have it change its stance. The news agency, Pacnews, quotes an unnamed Tuvalu official...

Tuvalu constable looks to inspire women leaders

A woman from Tuvalu, who led a regional operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific, is hoping she can inspire other women to take on leadership roles.

Research papers

At the very edge of a storm: The impact of a distant cyclone on Atoll Islands

The intensity of cyclones in the Pacific is predicted to increase and sea levels are predicted to rise, so a small atoll nation like Tuvalu can serve as the ‘canary in the mine’ pointing to the new...

Tuvalu faces environmental threat from within

The threat to Tuvalu posed by sea level rise has been well documented in recent years but the tiny Pacific island nation may be faced with a more serious environmental...

Washing Hole Funafuti. From the album: Views in the Pacific Islands

Washing Hole Funafuti. From the album: Views in the Pacific Islands

PM Jacinda Ardern pledges $150m Pacific climate funding

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced $150 million dollars to boost New Zealand's climate change support for the Pacific. Ms Ardern made the announcement in Tuvalu where she's attending the P...

Research papers

TOKU TIA: Tuvalu and the impacts of climate change

Climate change is the greatest and most profound threat the world is facing today. Its impacts on the environment, species of all kinds, and humanity is intensifying at an unprecedented rate. Low-l...

Natives of Ellices Group. Natives of Aurora Island clothed in tapa. Raraka Islander.

Natives of Ellice Island Aurora Island and Raraka Islands

Alfred Agate, an American artist created many paintings during his service with the United States Expedition between 1838 to 1842. He is especially famous for his paintings of traditional cultures....

Tuvalu women performing at the 8th Festival of Pacific Arts, Noumea, New Caledonia

Tuvalu women perform in New Caledonia

The Pacific Arts Festival or FESTPAC is held every four years by a different Oceania country. This photograph shows Tuvalu women performing the traditional fatele dance, at the 8th Pacific Arts Fe...

HURRICANE AT THE ISLANDS. (Otago Daily Times 22-6-1907)

Hurricane at the islands

A 1907 hurricane destroyed houses and coconut trees on the island of Nukulaelae in Tuvalu. Even today high tides and tropical cyclones are some of the extreme events that can cause huge damage to ...

Evans, Malcolm, 1945- :'Show me your wallet!' 'Show me your passport!' New Zealand Herald, 13 May 2003.

'Show me your wallet!' 'Show me your passport!'

These two images contrast how New Zealand deals with visitors. While New Zealand Immigration welcomes tourists as an economic benefit, there is no allotted budget to provide humanitarian aid to vis...

The government of Tuvalu

A record of members of parliament, past Prime Ministers and Governor generals of Tuvalu.

Journey into the past

Bill Bartsch and Peter McQuarrie, visit the islands in Tuvalu and the Gilbert Islands on a personal project to document the remains of war material from World War II.

First royal visit to Tuvalu

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Tuvalu in October 1982.

A website on Tuvalu covering maps, flags, anthem, history and other general information.

A brief history of Tuvalu

A history of the islands, from the formation of coral atolls to independence in 1978.

Funafuti Fatele

Women dance the Funafuti Fatele while men provide the drumbeat.

Current and future climate of Tuvalu

Current and future climate of Tuvalu by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

Impact of climate change on Tuvalu

Tuvalu National Adaptation Programme of Action plans for change to an island lifestyle threatened by climate change.

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Tuvalu mangrove planting

Mangroves are planted for handicrafts, firewood, and to protect the islands from tidal and storm surge.

2013 Census: Tuvaluan

The number of Tuvaluan people in New Zealand.

Tuvalu mythology

Most Tuvaluans believe that Eel and Flounder were the first creators of Tuvalu.

Tuvalu Language Week

Celebrate Tuvalu language and culture in your classroom and school community.

Noah's ark to save drowning Tuvalu

The story of Noah’s Ark was in the minds of many Tuvaluans when asked about rising sea levels.

Kolose: The art of Tuvalu crochet

The special place of Kolose for Tuvaluan women.

13 things to know before visiting Tuvalu

Some pre-travel information about Tuvalu.

Tuvalu mo te Atua

The national anthem of Tuvalu.

King Tides Festival

Tuvalu celebrate King Tides Festival despite all odds.

Office of the Auditor General of Tuvalu

Official website of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Tuvalu.

Tuvalu and New Zealand – a respectful relationship

Trade, development, embassies and recent visits between Tuvalu and New Zealand.

Tuvalu timeline

A chronology of key events from the 14 century AD to 2015.

Tuvalu dance at Pasifika Festival.

Tiny Tuvalu profits from web name

The tiny nation of Tuvalu sold, for $50 million, the rights to its chunk of cyberspace.

Tuvalu: climate change SOS

This multimedia feature includes many photographs, interviews with Tuvaluans and answers to everyday questions regarding the subject of Tuvalu and global warming.

Tuvalu and Australia

Australian bilateral relations, and trade with Tuvalu.

Tuvalu country profile

Quick facts about Tuvalu.

The island of Tuvalu

Vic Stefanu describes Funafati, its landmarks, and life as the capital of Tuvalu.

How would Bear Grylls, British ex-special forces soldier and survival expert, survive on a coral atoll?

Some basic language Tuvaluan words and phrases.

The airport runway

The runway of the international airport in Tuvalu turns into a centre of community activity.

Tuvaluan society

Tuvalu government, social structure, customs and traditions.

South Pacific peoples

A brief overview of Tuvalu and other Pacific islands.

Tuvaluan culture

A variety of images on Tuvaluan handicrafts.

New seawall for Tuvalu

A 500-metre-long seawall, to help the Nuku-fetau atoll withstand cyclones and other severe weather events.

Tuvalu statistics

Statistics relating to Tuvalu and Tuvaluans.

An action plan for climate change

The Tuvalu national strategic action plan for climate change and disaster risk management, 2012-2016.

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