"Nukna is used extensively in everyday life, including in the home, in social situations, at village gatherings, during interaction with other Nukna villages, and in any cultural event, such as feasts, marriage arrangements, funeral rites, etc. Nukna remains a vital language and at present shows no signs of decline."

"Tok Pisin is spoken by virtually all men, but there are many women, especially among the older generation, who do not speak or understand it. Young children do not know Tok Pisin until they begin attending school. All members of the younger generation who have attended school know Tok Pisin well."

"After a basic phonological analysis of the Nukna language was completed, a three-day alphabet design workshop was held in the Nukna village of Hamelengan. The workshop was well-attended and leaders from several villages were present.... The Nukna Alphabet Design Workshop Report (Taylor 2006) outlines the decisions made regarding the Nukna orthography. Current use of the Nukna language in writing is low. Reading and writing in Nukna is still a new concept for most Nukna speakers."