We're joined on #PacificDays by Poni Lealofi Senior Investigator, Digital Messaging and Systems, Department of Internal Affairs, to talanoa about the 2023 Digital Messaging Transparency Report published yesterday. 

The report can be viewed here.

If you receive a scam SMS text message, please report it free of charge by forwarding the message to 7726, or head to DIA website for a step-by-step guide of how to report spam here

Photo: Newshub.

We're joined on #PacificDays by Poni Lealofi Senior Investigator, <a href="https://www.dia.govt.nz/Spam-About-the-Digital-Messaging-and-Systems-Team">Digital Messaging and Systems</a>, Department of Internal Affairs, to talanoa about the 2023 Digital Messaging Transparency Report published yesterday. 
The report can be viewed <a href="dia.govt.nz/Spam-Transparency-reports">here</a>.
If you receive a scam SMS text message, please report it free of charge by forwarding the message to 7726, or head to DIA website for a step-by-step guide of how to report spam <a href="https://www.dia.govt.nz/Spam-Report-TXT-Spam">here</a> 
Photo: Newshub.

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Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul’s College, Auckland, on Pacific Mornings as they discuss Wellbeing & Hauora and why attendance matters.

Strong routines, support at home, and open communication help young people stay on track with their learning.

Every school day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect.

All children under 16 must attend school every day unless they are unwell.

For more information and support, download the Talanoa Ako app on Google Play.

Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul&rsquo;s College, Auckland, on Pacific Mornings as they discuss Wellbeing &amp; Hauora and why attendance matters.
Strong routines, support at home, and open communication help young people stay on track with their learning.
Every school day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect.
All children under 16 must attend school every day unless they are unwell.
For more information and support, download the Talanoa Ako app on Google Play.

 Pacific Mornings  Talanoa Ako 2026 – Week 4: Wellbeing & Attendance

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.

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