Faumuina Toaletai David Tua, Laauli Sir Michael Jones, Dr Salainaoloa Wilson-Uili & Toesulu Faalogo Brown spoke with Brian this morning at the 60th Anniversary of the Samoan Independence day celebrations, at the Fale Samoa in Auckland this morning.

Faumuina Toaletai David Tua, Laauli Sir Michael Jones, Dr Salainaoloa Wilson-Uili &amp;&nbsp;Toesulu Faalogo Brown spoke with Brian this morning at the 60th Anniversary of the Samoan Independence day celebrations, at the Fale Samoa in Auckland this morning.

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60th Samoan Independence Day Celebrations - Fale Samoa, Mangere

PMN News  27 March 2026

Join Lui Lorenc-Lafou (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, Wellington), speaking in Te Gagana Tokelau, as they talanoa about the Government’s Education Priorities and what they mean for Pacific learners and families.

This week’s discussion covers:
• Government priorities to lift student achievement
• A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum
• Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches
• Smarter assessment and reporting
• Improved teacher training and learning support
• The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards
• What’s changing for Years 0–10 from 2026

Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child’s learning journey at home.

For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Join Lui Lorenc-Lafou (St Patrick&rsquo;s College, Silverstream, Wellington), speaking in Te Gagana Tokelau, as they talanoa&nbsp;about the&nbsp;Government&rsquo;s Education Priorities&nbsp;and what they mean&nbsp;for Pacific learners and families.
This week&rsquo;s discussion covers: &bull; Government priorities to lift student achievement &bull; A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum &bull; Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches &bull; Smarter assessment and reporting &bull; Improved teacher training and learning support &bull; The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards &bull; What&rsquo;s changing for Years 0&ndash;10 from 2026
Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child&rsquo;s learning journey at home.
For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

PMN Tokelau Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 – Week 3

Join Meli Kaveinga (Birdwood School, Auckland), speaking in Te Gana Tuvalu, as they talanoa on the Government’s Education Priorities and what it means for Pacific learners and families.

This week’s discussion covers:

• Government priorities to lift student achievement

• A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum

• Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches

• Smarter assessment and reporting• Improved teacher training and learning support

• The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards• What’s changing for Years 0–10 from 2026

Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child’s learning journey at home.
For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Join Meli Kaveinga (Birdwood School, Auckland), speaking in Te Gana Tuvalu, as they talanoa on the Government&rsquo;s Education Priorities and what it means for Pacific learners and families.
This week&rsquo;s discussion covers:
&bull; Government priorities to lift student achievement
&bull; A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum
&bull; Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches
&bull; Smarter assessment and reporting&bull; Improved teacher training and learning support
&bull; The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards&bull; What&rsquo;s changing for Years 0&ndash;10 from 2026
Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child&rsquo;s learning journey at home. For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

60th Samoan Independence Day Celebrations - Fale Samoa, Mangere

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