A senior tutor at the University of Waikato is urging Pasifika parents to encourage and promote literacy earlier in the home to prepare their children for tertiary study.
Mere Taito says many Pasifika university students struggle to grasp the concept of concise writing.
Ms Taito, who is also a Rotuman poet, says many students find it difficult to read academic articles once they get to university.
She told Christine Rovoi the students, who are mainly second-language speakers, haven't read enough early enough.
Rotuman poet Mere Taito says Pacific poetry is alive in New Zealand. Photo: Mere Taito/Facebook
