His Excellency Paulson Panapa has been the Tuvalu High Commissioner to NZ since February 2017.

Tuvalu is one of the most remote nations in the world with a spectacular marine environment consisting of a vast expanse of ocean interspersed with atolls, lagoons and coral reefs. It a unique culture.

As we celebrate Vaiaso Gagana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week we prepare to talk with a wide range of leaders within the Tuvaluan community here in Aotearoa and abroad.

On Sunday the Wellington Tuvaluan community held an interdenominational church service at Te Papa Museum that was also attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu. 

Our producer Inangaro Vakaafi managed speak briefly with the Tuvalu High Commissioner to New Zealand His Excellency Paulson Panapa to share his views about his role and thoughts for celebrations this week.