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The following questions from schools about traditional Māori navigation are answered by Matt from Te Warewaka o Pōneke. Questions from Arahoe School 1. If the navigators had to navigate all the time, how could they survive with not sleeping at all? 2. When people were sailing in the ocean, how could they locate land? 3. When people were navigating what troubles did they have? 4. How were the rising and setting points of the stars and planets used as signposts? 5. How were the Sun and the waves used in navigation? Questions from Ponsonby School 1. Will the Matariki stars go away? 2. How far away is the closest Matariki star from Earth? 3. Were the stars of Matariki used for navigation? 4. Why do the Matariki stars only appear in mid-winter? More questions from schools 1. What were the waka like that they explored on - what did they take with them when they voyaged for exploration? 2. Did they use any trigonometry in their navigation? 3. Why are there stories with 7 stars and some with 9 stars in Matariki

Andrew Auimatagi and Matalena Tuiloma kōrero about the Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum refresh and education pathways for pacific learners. Within Andrew's kura |school including focusing on engaging with pacific learners and whānau, as well as developing extracurricular activities for pacific students, and bringing more awareness and understanding about pacific culture within their school community.

The following concepts are explored in this podcast about waterways in the Lake Taupo region: 1. Whio, biodiversity, predator control, stoats, habitat, ecology 2. Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), minimum flows, resource consent, public consultation, stakeholders 3. Environmental sustainability, Whio Forever, Genesis Energy 4. Regional Council, Fish and Game, iwi, hapu, Department of Conservation, Federated Farmers 5. Value of water, native species, recreation, irrigation, municipal water supplies 6. Tuna (eels), migration, Tonga, whitebait, dams 7. Tongariro Power Scheme, electricity, Wanganui River headwaters, environmental monitoring 8. Algae, water temperature, stonefly, caddisfly, mayfly, midge, slime, floods 9. Kayaking, rafting, Turangi 10. Electricity from tidal flows More at https://www.learnz.org.nz/freshwaterecology184/connect-with-experts

The following questions from NZ schools are answered by freshwater ecologists: 1. Do you think if the government was more environmentally focused the rivers wouldn’t be polluted? How do the polluted rivers affect the wildlife and creatures inhabiting them? 2. What things can we do to protect rivers/streams? 3. What is the most polluted river you have ever seen/visited? 4. What is stopping laws being enforced on whitebaiting? 5. What kind of groups or organizations are you with? 6. Is there a good way to stop pollution of rivers altogether? 7. How can we convince the people of Earth to stop polluting our seas? 8. If you could suggest something to the government and they would probably do your suggestion, what would it be and why? 9. When is it the best time to be sustainable? What do we get back if we are sustainable? 10. What's the most effective way to be environmentally friendly? 11. Why is the Manawatu River so polluted when its biggest city (Pamerston North 90,000) is so small compared to cities like Auck

The following questions from NZ schools are answered by freshwater ecologists: 1. What is the most common freshwater fish in Lake Taupo? Have their numbers there been stable over the last 150 years? 2. Is your (native/endemic) kowaro in Lake Taupo the same as the endangered Canterbury mudfish that shows up first on a web search? 3. Where is the best place to find animals for studying? 4. Why around taupo river you can only fly fish and not spin? 5. Our main focus is to put a plan into action i.e what can we do to make sure our wai remains abundant and clean? e.g clean up our wai (water/river/lake) 6. What would happen if we stopped being sustainable? 7. Which of the five whitebait species are endangered and do you think fishing for whitebait is sustainable? 8. Why do you need an extra fishing license for taupo area, if you already have a fishing license? 9. You are not allowed to buy and sell trout is that right? Perhaps should be the same, we were wondering the same about whitebaiting. 10. What is the wei

In our latest podcast Content Developer – Te Aho Māori | Waihanga / Kaihuawaere Ngaio Māori, Jamie Taylor explores how she learnt to celebrate Matariki - from the first time she witness Matariki rising, to how her and her whānau now choose to celebrate the occasion.

Matalena Tuilome and Alby Wilson discuss the Aotearoa Nz histories curriculum refresh, what schools are doing to support those changes, the resources that are available and the positivity that comes from looking into our backyard.

Tutuila Lio Va'auli Tātai Aho Rau Core Education Pacific Strategic Lead talks to Adrian Hipa Senior Advisor Ministry For Pacific Peoples about ANZH cirriculum and learning relating to the niuean culture and heritage. Tutuila Lio Va’auli and Adrian Hipa discuss the importance of our Aotearoa New Zealand histories through a pacific lens, the sense of pride of Pacific peoples and specifically the Niuean people living in New Zealand - discussing how that sense of pride is passed down across generations and how young people hold on to that sense of pride that comes from their pacific heritage. The importance of celebrating and telling the stories of New Zealand Histories, pacific histories and connecting with your ancestry.

Sione Areli, a History teacher at Christchurch Adventist School talks to Matalena Tuiloma about his childhood and fānau, his experiences as a student and how he became a teacher. He explains that growing up he saw the contradictions in the history he was hearing about from his parents and what he was being taught at school - and now as a teacher he has an opportunity to share the histories that are relevant to our shores - helping students to gain a better understanding Māori and Pacific heritage. Sione also talks about the opportunities, and challenges, that Aotearoa New Zealand Histories brings for teachers, students and communities and also ideas for teaching it.

The following questions are answered by designers and engineers from the City Rail Link project: 1. Who approves the project designs? 2. Where did you get the machines and materials to build the tunnels? 3. How are the workers recruited? For example, engineers with specific skills/qualifications. 4. How can we follow the same/similar pathway as the field trip experts? How are the workers recruited? 5. What is the most challenging part of the tunnel to build? 6. How can you ensure safety on the train? More at https://www.learnz.org.nz/futurejourneys212/connect-with-experts

The following questions are answered by designers and engineers from the City Rail Link project: 1. Why did you decide to make a tunnel for the trains and whose idea was it? 2. How many people will use the train each year? 3. Will the trains be self-driving? 4. Can you work in any type of weather? 5. How many people get injured on site? 6. What are the various materials used in the construction of the stations? More at https://www.learnz.org.nz/futurejourneys212/connect-with-experts

In this episode of our Gagana Samoa language learning series, Ruta Mckenzie and Matalena Tuiloma introduce Samoan numbers and the counting song, including actions used alongside the song. Ruta also touches on the alphabet song and farewells as we conclude our journey with Gagana Samoa.

Learn formal or respectful language, greetings, and gratitude used to convey thankful ways of appreciation, with Ruta McKenzie and Matalena Tuiloma. Starting with a meaningful hymn, part four of our Gagana Samoa language learning podcast series.

Ruta McKenzie and Matalena Tuiloma explore the use of alagaupu | proverbs to use in any work environment. Alagaupu are verbal treasures used to to make a point or statement to align with the wisdom of ancestors, this helps to make sense of matters of importance within their current cultural context. Celebrate the Samoan Language with the team at Tātai Aho Rau Core Education.

Learn Gagana Samoa with Ruta Mckenzie and Matalena Tuiloma - practice welcomes, farewells, and words of encouragement. Use these small phrases in your classroom or every day to celebrate the Samoan language.

Honour and celebrate Gagana Samoa week | Samoan Language week with Tātai Aho Rau Core education facilitators Ruta Mckenzie, Matalena Tuiloma and Tutuila Lio Va’auli.

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Have you considered the importance of learning te reo Maori and how you can use it more in your day to day life? In this podcast Tātai Aho Rau course facilitator Carmen Aldridge has a kōrero with Wendy McLachlan, a recent participant of one of Tātai Aho Rau's Māori language learning courses. Wendy is a ECE manager and understands that it is important for her use te reo Māori proficiently in her work environment. Participating in an online Tātai Aho Rau Māori language course, Te Reo Puawai Māori, helped Wendy to engage with the language and feel empowered to use it regularly in her work environment.

Teacher aides are daily are challenged develop themselves in a range of skills to provide excellent environments for the learners that they teach and interact with. As an integral part of education system in Aotearoa, teacher aides must be supported and empowered to create equitable spaces for their students to learn and grow. Amy-Lee Budd and Alice Frame kōrero about the significant role of teacher aides and the importance of finding collaborative outlets to develop their teaching practices.