Tātai Aho Rau Core Education

The following questions are answered about landfills and waste: 1. Has anything been invented to stop or ease leaching from waste? 2. Can we reduce the amount of waste we produce? 3. Can we pass more laws to stop producing plastic that is not biodegradable? 4. Can you please explain the process of how the methane gas is formed? 5. What types of machines do you use and what is the cost of running t...

The following questions and others from schools are answered in web conference 3: 1. Why do we need to practice Drop Cover Hold. Isn't it easy to just remember it? 2. What is the difference between a go bag and an emergency kit? 3. What should you cook on if there is no electricity? Is a gas BBQ OK? Or a portable camp cooker? Is gas best? 4. What's the most practical food to have on hand in the da...

The following questions and others from schools are answered in web conference 2: 1. Are earthquakes the main hazard in Aotearoa? 2. Is anywhere in Aotearoa safe from earthquakes? 3. How important is the behaviour of citizens during an earthquake? 4. How deep down are the tectonic plates? 5. How much have the tectonic plates lifted since information has been recorded? 6. How big are the tectonic p...

The following questions and others from schools are answered in web conference 1: 1. Where in NZ are tsunami sirens? 2. Where in NZ are tsunami most likley? 3. How are tsunami created by meteorites? 4. What evidence is there in NZ of tsunami in the past? 5. What is the most recent tsunami to hit NZ? More at https://www.learnz.org.nz/whatstheplanstan204/connect-with-experts

In this web podcast, Lena, Pesetā, and Gareth engage in a fascinating discussion around their three languages: te reo Māori, Samoan, and Tuvalu. They explore the nuances of these languages by translating sample words and sentences and share the similarities and differences. During this conversation gain valuable insights into the interconnectedness between these languages, uncovering loan words an...

In this kōrero Anahera and Gareth journey to uncover the stories of the Waikato Wars, the significance of the Great South Road, and pivotal chapters within Aotearoa's history. Identifying the importance of Aotearoa NZ histories and the significance of our rich history around us.

The following questions from schools are answered: 1. What will you do to the habitat: are you going to plant the trees that kōkako like? 2. As we live close to Mt Pirongia what is it that we can do to help? 3. How will you protect the kōkako and their eggs from predators? 4. Will the kōkako be okay with the other birds that live on Mt. Pirongia? 5. How much will it cost and where does the money c...

The following questions form schools are answered: 1. Why did the kōkako become extinct in the South Island, but not the North Island? 2. If the South Island kōkako was rediscovered would there be a breeding programme for it? 3. Why do Europeans call the kōkako the blue wattled or orange crow? 4. How many kōkako are left in total in New Zealand? 5. Will the kokako develop to be flightless? 6. Are...

The following questions from schools are answered in this podcast: 1. When and where do the kōkako sleep? 2. If you release kōkako chicks, do the adult birds try to hurt them or do they adopt them? 3. How many and what sort of predators were there before they took the kōkako off and how many birds did they take away from Pirongia? 4. How many kōkako are you hoping to find and how will you find the...

Kelsey Flynn shares her journey with education with Matalena Tuiloma. Kelsey noticed early on the lack of Aotearoa NZ histories focus, she shares the importance for teachers to create an authentic and passionate experience of the Aotearoa NZ histories, understanding our history and sharing it with students. She also shares her excitement in seeing the Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum included and...

The following questions from schools about modern navigation at sea are answered by Chris, a nautical tutor. Questions from Mataura School 1. How do people make the shipping lanes that ships travel along? 2. Is a GPS better than a map, or do you need both of them? 3. Why do people still use paper charts as well as electronic charts? 4. Where do people go to learn how to use things like the azimuth...

The following questions from schools about Cook's voyages and navigation are answered by Brad, a hydrographic surveyor working on New Zealand's nautical charts. Questions from Knights Stream School 1. How do you know where to find the Matariki stars? 2. How do you know where to go when the Matariki stars only come out one month in the year? 3. How did Matariki become a special time in New Zealand?...

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 risin...

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 commun...

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 Conservatio...

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 bei...

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 aroun...

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 Niu...

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 ar...

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...

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...

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.