New Zealand Police has announced a new trial that will have armed officers working and patrolling during peak demand times, 7 days a week. The 6-month trial will begin in Christchurch, Waikato and Counties Manukau. Police Commissioner Mike Bush says those areas were chosen as its had the most firearms seized, located and surrendered. He says the Armed Response Teams is one of its safety responses to the March 15 Christchurch attack, which has changed Police's operating environment. But it’s not good news for Auckland Councillor Fa’anana Efeso Collins who represents a community he feels will be vulnerable to the new Police trial.

New Zealand Police has announced a new trial that will have armed officers working and patrolling during peak demand times, 7 days a week. The 6-month trial will begin in Christchurch, Waikato and Counties Manukau. Police Commissioner Mike Bush says those areas were chosen as its had the most firearms seized, located and surrendered. He says the Armed Response Teams is one of its safety responses to the March 15 Christchurch attack, which has changed Police's operating environment.&nbsp;But it&rsquo;s not good news for Auckland Councillor Fa&rsquo;anana Efeso Collins who represents a community he feels will be vulnerable to the new Police trial.

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South Auckland councillor's concerns over armed police trial

Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum

 Kicking off Week 3 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi well. Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland & Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.

 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, and 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 . 

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Talanoa Ako &ndash; Week 3: The New Curriculum
&nbsp;Kicking off Week 3 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi well. Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland &amp; Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.
&nbsp;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.
&nbsp;With these changes, instead of confusing reports, schools will show where your child is at now, what they can do, and what they need to work on next.
&nbsp;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 .&nbsp;
Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, &amp; 531piyoutube

South Auckland councillor's concerns over armed police trial

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