Aired on radio 03/09/2025: Rotorua will host a thrilling clash between Pacific rugby powerhouses Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians on 6 September 2025 at Rotorua International Stadium. 

Celebrated as Samoa’s “home ground away from home,” Rotorua’s strong Māori heritage and Pacific connections make it the perfect backdrop for this high-energy encounter filled with pride, passion, and fierce rivalry. 

Adding to the spectacle, award-winning hip-hop artist and cultural advocate King Kapisi will headline the halftime show, bringing his trademark energy and Pacific pride to the field.

Get your tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/manu-samoa-v-fiji-test-match-rotorua-06-09-2025/event/2400629DAA2C16F5 

Aired on radio 03/09/2025: Rotorua will host a thrilling clash between Pacific rugby powerhouses Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians on 6 September 2025 at Rotorua International Stadium.&nbsp;
Celebrated as Samoa&rsquo;s &ldquo;home ground away from home,&rdquo; Rotorua&rsquo;s strong Māori heritage and Pacific connections make it the perfect backdrop for this high-energy encounter filled with pride, passion, and fierce rivalry.&nbsp;
Adding to the spectacle, award-winning hip-hop artist and cultural advocate King Kapisi will headline the halftime show, bringing his trademark energy and Pacific pride to the field.
Get your tickets: <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/manu-samoa-v-fiji-test-match-rotorua-06-09-2025/event/2400629DAA2C16F5">https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/manu-samoa-v-fiji-test-match-rotorua-06-09-2025/event/2400629DAA2C16F5</a>&nbsp;

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King Kapisi to headline halftime show for Manu Samoa vs Flying Fijians game in Rotorua

Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Lui Lorenc-Lafou, St Patrick’s College, Silverstream.

We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.

 

We also explore:


The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1–10
What students need to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
The 10 Literacy (or Te Reo Matatini) and 10 Numeracy (or Pāngarau) credit requirements
The new NCEA co-requisite and what it means for your child’s learning journey
Insights and helpful tools from the Pacific PISA resource
How structured literacy and numeracy approaches are being introduced in classrooms
Why clear, consistent learning standards matter — not just here in Aotearoa, but internationally

If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator or student, this episode will help you better understand the pathway and how we can work together to support our young people to succeed.

Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.

 

Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Lui Lorenc-Lafou, St Patrick&rsquo;s College, Silverstream.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today&rsquo;s classrooms &mdash; from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
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We also explore: 
<ol>
<li>The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1&ndash;10</li>
<li>What students need to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3</li>
<li>The 10 Literacy (or Te Reo Matatini) and 10 Numeracy (or Pāngarau) credit requirements</li>
<li>The new NCEA co-requisite and what it means for your child&rsquo;s learning journey</li>
<li>Insights and helpful tools from the Pacific PISA resource</li>
<li>How structured literacy and numeracy approaches are being introduced in classrooms</li>
<li>Why clear, consistent learning standards matter &mdash; not just here in Aotearoa, but internationally</li>
</ol>
If you&rsquo;re a parent, caregiver, educator or student, this episode will help you better understand the pathway and how we can work together to support our young people to succeed.
Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.
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PMN Tokelau Talanoa Ako Back to School Series 2026 Week 5 (Te gagana Tokelau)

Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Meli Kaveinga Birdwood School, Auckland.

We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.

We also explore:
The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1–10
What students need to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
The 10 Literacy (or Te Reo Matatini) and 10 Numeracy (or Pāngarau) credit requirements
The new NCEA co-requisite and what it means for your child’s learning journey
Insights and helpful tools from the Pacific PISA resource
How structured literacy and numeracy approaches are being introduced in classrooms
Why clear, consistent learning standards matter — not just here in Aotearoa, but internationally

If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator or student, this episode will help you better understand the pathway and how we can work together to support our young people to succeed.

Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.

 

 

Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Meli Kaveinga Birdwood School, Auckland.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today&rsquo;s classrooms &mdash; from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
We also explore:
<ol>
<li>The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1&ndash;10</li>
<li>What students need to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3</li>
<li>The 10 Literacy (or Te Reo Matatini) and 10 Numeracy (or Pāngarau) credit requirements</li>
<li>The new NCEA co-requisite and what it means for your child&rsquo;s learning journey</li>
<li>Insights and helpful tools from the Pacific PISA resource</li>
<li>How structured literacy and numeracy approaches are being introduced in classrooms</li>
<li>Why clear, consistent learning standards matter &mdash; not just here in Aotearoa, but internationally</li>
</ol>
If you&rsquo;re a parent, caregiver, educator or student, this episode will help you better understand the pathway and how we can work together to support our young people to succeed.
Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.
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PMN Tuvalu Talanoa Ako Back to School Series 2026 Week 5 (Te ‘gana Tuvalu)

Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland & Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.

We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.

We also explore:
The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1–10
What students need to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
The 10 Literacy (or Te Reo Matatini) and 10 Numeracy (or Pāngarau) credit requirements
The new NCEA co-requisite and what it means for your child’s learning journey
Insights and helpful tools from the Pacific PISA resource
How structured literacy and numeracy approaches are being introduced in classrooms
Why clear, consistent learning standards matter — not just here in Aotearoa, but internationally

If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator or student, this episode will help you better understand the pathway and how we can work together to support our young people to succeed.

Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.

 

 

Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland &amp; Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today&rsquo;s classrooms &mdash; from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
We also explore:
<ol>
<li>The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1&ndash;10</li>
<li>What students need to achieve NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3</li>
<li>The 10 Literacy (or Te Reo Matatini) and 10 Numeracy (or Pāngarau) credit requirements</li>
<li>The new NCEA co-requisite and what it means for your child&rsquo;s learning journey</li>
<li>Insights and helpful tools from the Pacific PISA resource</li>
<li>How structured literacy and numeracy approaches are being introduced in classrooms</li>
<li>Why clear, consistent learning standards matter &mdash; not just here in Aotearoa, but internationally</li>
</ol>
If you&rsquo;re a parent, caregiver, educator or student, this episode will help you better understand the pathway and how we can work together to support our young people to succeed.
Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.
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King Kapisi to headline halftime show for Manu Samoa vs Flying Fijians game in Rotorua

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