Khalia Strong from our PMN News Team recently spoke with Rev Latuivai Kioa Latu Tusa, PhD Student in Social Theology at the University of Otago on the role of religion during the general election in Samoa. 

She asked Rev Laui for his thoughts on how the caretaker Prime Minister has brought religion into his campaign.

Khalia Strong from our PMN News Team recently spoke with Rev Latuivai Kioa Latu Tusa, PhD Student in Social Theology at the University of Otago on the role of religion during the general election in Samoa.&nbsp;
She asked Rev Laui for his thoughts on how the caretaker Prime Minister has brought religion into his campaign.

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The role of religion in the Samoa General Election

Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum
Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with one of the educators who knows our rangatahi well. Lui Lorenc-Lafou St Patrick’s College, Wellington.


(What parents need to know)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, Math's & 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 Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with one of the educators who knows our rangatahi well. Lui Lorenc-Lafou St Patrick&rsquo;s College, Wellington.
 (What parents need to know)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, Math's &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 &bull; what they need to work on next.
 Teachers will also use new assessment tools that align with classroom learning. &nbsp;Alongside these classroom changes, the NCEA qualification is also being updated. &nbsp;Your child&rsquo;s school will keep you informed at each step, as changes to how Level 1 is assessed have already begun.
 &nbsp;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.

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