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Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series 2026 – Week 3 What You Need to Know About the New Curriculum. In Week 3 of our Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series 2026, we break down the latest updates to the national curriculum and what they mean for our tamariki and families. This year marks an important step forward. The refreshed, knowledge-rich curriculum clearly outlines what students should know and be able to do at each year level — making learning expectations easier to understand for teachers, students, and parents alike. The goal is simple: clearer pathways, stronger foundations, and better ...

The Talanoa Ako On Air radio programme consists of: 30-minute radio sessions presented by Pacific educatorsSessions delivered in 7 Pacific languages – Cook Island Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan as well as in English How Talanoa Ako On Air came to be:The first Talanoa Ako 10-week radio programme commenced in April 2020 as a response to COVID-19. The Ministry partnered with Pacific Media Network to produce a show on the networks 531PI radio programme engaging over 15,000 listeners per week. Talanoa Ako On Air ensured Pacific parents still received education ...

Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations Kick off the new school year with reflection, fresh starts, and meaningful goal-setting activities for you and your child. In this episode, we explore how parents and caregivers can play an active role in keeping young people engaged, motivated, and on track at school.We guide you through practical prompts to help shape your child’s journey: My child’s goals are…As parents, we will support by…We will celebrate success by…The key people who can help my child are… Discover how to set clear aspirations and celebrate ...