We're joined now on #PacificDays by PhD student Amy Maslen-Miller aka the Samoan Scientist, to talanoa about her research on how the traditional 19th-century Samoan diet may help prevent the onset of type II diabetes amongst Samoan Women in New Zealand.

We're joined now on #PacificDays by PhD student Amy Maslen-Miller aka the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samoan_scientist/?hl=en">Samoan Scientist</a>, to talanoa about her research on how the traditional 19th-century Samoan diet may help prevent the onset of type II diabetes amongst Samoan Women in New Zealand.

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Study on how traditional Samoan diet may help combat type 2 diabetes in Samoan women in NZ.

PMN News  18 March 2026

Join Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland) as they discuss Goals and Aspirations for students working through NCEA in Vagahau Niue.

They’ll cover:
• Setting goals with your child for the year ahead
• Making sure subject choices match career pathways
• How NCEA is assessed across Levels 1–3
• Internals vs externals, Achieved, Merit & Excellence
• What University Entrance and approved subjects mean

Plus practical study tips and simple ways parents can support learning at home.

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

Join Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland)&nbsp;as they discuss&nbsp;Goals and Aspirations&nbsp;for students working through NCEA in Vagahau Niue.
They&rsquo;ll cover: &bull; Setting goals with your child for the year ahead &bull; Making sure subject choices match career pathways &bull; How NCEA is assessed across Levels 1&ndash;3 &bull; Internals vs externals, Achieved, Merit &amp; Excellence &bull; What University Entrance and approved subjects mean
Plus practical study tips and simple ways parents can support learning at home.
For more information, parents can access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Study on how traditional Samoan diet may help combat type 2 diabetes in Samoan women in NZ.

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