Mikaira Pau is of Maori and Cook Islands Pukapukan descent.  He is a community leader, influencer, indigenous educator and practitioner.

He is perhaps better known as Mike Pau, one quarter of the popular Jamoa Jam quartet formed about twenty years ago.  Mikaira now lives in Ahipara in the far north with his Samoan partner Lotomua and their five children.

Mikaira is also a business owner and director of The Whanau Channel Limited.

Mikaira Pau is passionate about inspiring and encouraging our Pasefika people to live better healthier lives by eating better himself.

 

Mikaira Pau is of Maori and Cook Islands Pukapukan descent.&nbsp; He is a community leader, influencer, indigenous educator and practitioner.
He is perhaps better known as Mike Pau, one quarter of the popular Jamoa Jam quartet formed about twenty years ago.&nbsp; Mikaira now lives in Ahipara in the far north with his Samoan partner Lotomua and their five children.
Mikaira is also a business owner and director of The Whanau Channel Limited.
Mikaira Pau is passionate about inspiring and encouraging our Pasefika people to live better healthier lives by eating better himself.
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Mikaira Pau - From Jamoa Jam to inspiring Pasifika people to live better and healthier lives.

PMN News  17 February 2026

Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum

We’re back for Week 3 of the Talanoa Ako series with two educators who know our rangatahi: Alisi Tatafu, Mangere College, Auckland & Alapasita Lavaka, Otahuhu School, Auckland.

Schools are making big changes to help everyone—teachers, students, and parents—understand learning better.
Starting in 2026, all schools will begin using new guides for English, Te Reo Rangatira, Maths & Statistics, and Pāngarau.
With these changes, instead of confusing reports, schools will show: • where your child is at now • what they can do what they need to work on next.
Teachers will also use new assessment tools that align with classroom learning.
Alongside these classroom changes, the NCEA qualification is also being updated. Your child’s school will keep you informed at each step, as changes to how Level 1 is assessed have already begun.

More updates for other NCEA levels are planned, and schools will share information as it becomes available.


We’ll explain what’s changing and how you can help at home.


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

Talanoa Ako &ndash; Week 3: The New Curriculum
We&rsquo;re back for Week 3 of the Talanoa Ako series with two educators who know our rangatahi: Alisi Tatafu, Mangere College, Auckland &amp; Alapasita Lavaka, Otahuhu School, Auckland.
Schools are making big changes to help everyone&mdash;teachers, students, and parents&mdash;understand learning better. Starting in 2026, all schools will begin using new guides for English, Te Reo Rangatira, Maths &amp; Statistics, and Pāngarau. With these changes, instead of confusing reports, schools will show: &bull; where your child is at now &bull; what they can do what they need to work on next. Teachers will also use new assessment tools that align with classroom learning. Alongside these classroom changes, the NCEA qualification is also being updated. Your child&rsquo;s school will keep you informed at each step, as changes to how Level 1 is assessed have already begun.
More updates for other NCEA levels are planned, and schools will share information as it becomes available.
 We&rsquo;ll explain what&rsquo;s changing and how you can help at home.
 Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or 531pi YouTube.

Mikaira Pau - From Jamoa Jam to inspiring Pasifika people to live better and healthier lives.

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