Tokini

Tokini, also known as Tokelauan, is the Polynesian language spoken in Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand. It is closely related to Tuvaluan and Samoan. Tokini is an official language of Tokelau, alongside English. The language is primarily spoken by the indigenous Tokelauan people. While there are three atolls in Tokelau, the language is spoken on all of them, though dialectal variations exist.

Efforts are underway to preserve and promote Tokini. The Tokelauan government and various community organizations are involved in initiatives such as language education programs in schools and the production of Tokini-language media. The number of Tokini speakers is relatively small, with most speakers residing in Tokelau or in communities of Tokelauan migrants, particularly in New Zealand. The language uses the Latin alphabet. Understanding and speaking Tokini is an integral part of Tokelauan cultural identity.