Language NamePukapuka
User Population1,500 in New Zealand (2016 M. Salisbury). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2016 M. Salisbury).
LocationPrimarily in Auckland, smaller communities in Hastings, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Porirua, Shannon.
Language UseAttempts are being made to preserve and revitalise the language: preschool language nests, after school activities, as well as private tertiary courses teaching the language and culture. Some young people, all adults, few children and adolescents.
