We’re joined now on #PacificDays by trombone player Tavite Tonga, for a talanoa about his career over 10 years, as well as teaching & studying criminology. 

We’re joined now on #PacificDays by trombone player <a href="https://www.instagram.com/t4vite_/?hl=en">Tavite Tonga</a>, for a talanoa about his career over 10 years, as well as teaching &amp; studying criminology.

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Tavite Tonga - Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba player, Conductor & Music teacher.

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.

Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 – Week 2  PMN Niue

Join Teokotai Tarai (Tokoroa High School, Tokoroa) and Josephine Ivirangi (Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate), speaking in Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, as they discuss Goals and Aspirations for students working through NCEA.

They’ll cover:
• Setting goals with your child for the year ahead
• Choosing subjects that align with future 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 Teokotai Tarai (Tokoroa High School, Tokoroa) and Josephine Ivirangi (Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate), speaking in Te Reo Māori Kūki &lsquo;Āirani, as they discuss Goals and Aspirations for students working through NCEA.
They&rsquo;ll cover: &bull; Setting goals with your child for the year ahead &bull; Choosing subjects that align with future 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.

Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 – Week 2  PMN Cook Islands

This week on the Pacific Mornings Breakfast Show, Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul’s College, Auckland, talk about Goals and Aspirations for students working through NCEA.

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.

More information is also available on the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

 

This week on the Pacific Mornings Breakfast Show, Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul&rsquo;s College, Auckland, talk about&nbsp;Goals and Aspirations for students working through NCEA.
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.
More information is also available on the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.
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Tavite Tonga - Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba player, Conductor & Music teacher.

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