In Week 5 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, hear from Samuela Siliasau (Ako Mātātupu, Auckland), speaking in Vosa Vakaviti, as he unpack Literacy & Numeracy support for NCEA.

This episode explains the co-requisite requirement, where students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages and English, supporting families to stay informed and connected.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week 5 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, hear from Lui Lorenc-Lafou (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, Wellington), speaking in Te Gagana Tokelau, as they unpack Literacy & Numeracy support for NCEA.

This episode explains the co-requisite requirement, where students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages and English, supporting families to stay informed and connected.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week 5 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, hear from Meli Kaveinga (Birdwood School, Auckland), speaking in Te Gagana Tuvalu, as they unpack Literacy & Numeracy support for NCEA.

This episode explains the co-requisite requirement, where students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages and English, supporting families to stay informed and connected.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week 5 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, hear from Pauai Afele (Manurewa High School, Auckland) and Tipalelupe Tu’ua (James Cook High School, Auckland), speaking in Gagana Samoa, as they unpack Literacy & Numeracy support for NCEA.

This episode explains the co-requisite requirement, where students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages and English, supporting families to stay informed and connected.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week 5 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, hear from Alisi Tatafu (Mangere College, Auckland) and Selina Faasolo (Pacific Advance School, Auckland), speaking in Lea Faka-Tonga, as they unpack Literacy & Numeracy support for NCEA.

This episode explains the co-requisite requirement, where students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages and English, supporting families to stay informed and connected.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland), speaking in Vagahau Niue, as they talanoa on Literacy & Numeracy support and what it means for students working towards NCEA.

This week, we break down the co-requisite requirement:
Students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We cover:
• What literacy and numeracy mean in today’s learning
• How students can achieve these credits throughout their NCEA journey
• Classroom learning approaches and expectations
• Daily foundations from Years 1–8
• What this means for Years 9 & 10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako supports Pacific families with information available in 7 Pacific languages and English keeping our communities informed and connected.

For more support, download the Talanoa Ako app on the Google Play Store.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week 5 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, hear from Teokotai Tarai (Tokoroa High School) and Josephine Ivirangi (Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate), speaking in Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, as they unpack Literacy & Numeracy support for NCEA.

This episode explains the co-requisite requirement, where students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages and English, supporting families to stay informed and connected.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul’s College, Auckland, on Pacific Mornings as they share insights on Wellbeing & Hauora, and why showing up to school is key to achieving success in NCEA.

This episode breaks down the co-requisite requirement:
Students must achieve 10 Literacy (Te Reo Matatini) credits and 10 Numeracy (Pāngarau) credits across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

We also explore:
• What literacy and numeracy are
• How students can achieve these credits at any stage
• Structured learning approaches in classrooms
• Expectations from Years 1–8 and insights for Years 9–10
• How literacy and numeracy are assessed across subjects

Talanoa Ako is available in seven Pacific languages — Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, and Tuvaluan — alongside English.

Download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store for more information and support.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.