‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani – Cook Islands Māori Language Week

Te ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (Cook Islands Language Week) is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is ‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku […]

Taima ki te kōrero | General NCEA Level 1 Support Session

General NCEA Level 1 support session.  Kaiārahi will be covering FAQ regarding the recently released externals for level 1 Technology standards.  Kaiako can drop in and ask about any internal/externals for level 1 This event is suitable for secondary teachers. Register for this event by clicking here.    

Maths Week/Wiki Pāngarau

Maths Week was established by the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers (NZAMT) in 1998.  It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, gaining the attention of an estimated audience of more than 250,000 students, teachers and parents from around New Zealand in August each year. Maths Week 2024 takes place […]

Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week

Mālō e lelei! Tonga Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Tonga Language Week is ‘E tu’uloa ‘a e Lea faka-Tongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), […]

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | The International Antarctic Centre

Introduction to the Antarctic Centre – how we excite and educate people about the wonders and importance of Antarctica.  Explain the Antarctic Education Programmes: three main curriculum areas: Social Science, Science and Environmental Conservation and our General ‘Experience Antarctica’ programme.   Show and describe activities and areas of the Centre that link to the programmes. […]

Conservation Week | Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa

Conservation Week is an annual event run by the Department of Conservation (DOC). In 2024 Conservation week take place on 2-8 September. Conservation Week was originally launched in 1969 by the New Zealand Scout Association. It aimed to promote greater interest in the environment and encourage people to take practical actions to look after it. […]

Taima ki te kōrero | VET Reform Webinars

Join us to discuss the Government’s proposed VET reforms (vocational education and training). With the submission deadline of September 12th fast approaching, this event is designed to support you in preparing your submissions. Are you free to talk with TENZ kaiārahi and guest experts on Sep 5, 5:30-6:30pm? Ruth Lemon is hosting a time to […]

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Rāhoroi 14 – Rāhoroi 21 o Hepetema 2024. Māori Language Week has been celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975. This special week is an opportunity for the concentrated celebration and promotion of te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a living, dynamic, and rich language. In the mid-20th century, there were concerns that the Māori language […]

New Zealand Chinese Language Week

New Zealand Chinese Language Week is a Kiwi-driven initiative launched in 2014 by Chair Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. NZCLW is designed to increase Chinese language learning in New Zealand. The first of its kind in any Western country, NZCLW seeks to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand by […]

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Luma Project Case Study

Local curriculum is the focus, how to get projects off the ground wherever educators are starting small, medium and large projects. Examples of over 6 projects, various sizes. Luma is the largest local curriculum project I am involved with . An opportunity to share how to make educators lives easier and enriched by involving local […]

Te ‘Gana Tuvalu – Tuvalu Language Week

The theme for Tuvalu Language Week 2024, ‘Taofi mau ki tau ‘gana, mo tou gaugaleo, me ko tou iloga tena’ which means ‘Uphold your language and dialect, for it is your identity’ highlights that language is a key part of who we are. This year’s theme was prepared by Kaiga Tuvalu Otago based in Dunedin […]

Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week

Bula Vinaka! Fijian Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Fijian Language Week is ‘Vakamareqeta na Vosa Vakaviti – Nurture and sustain the Fijian language.’ This theme derives […]

Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week

Fakaalofa atu! Niue Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Niue Language Week is ‘Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha – Protect and Nurture Vagahau […]

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Pūhoro STEMM

This presentation introduces Pūhoro STEMM, a program designed to empower Māori rangatahi in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori (the second “M” in STEMM). Mātauranga Māori is incorporated through the concepts of tuakiri (identity) and pūrākau (storytelling), encouraging rangatahi to explore their heritage while tackling STEMM challenges. The presentation will highlight two specific challenges, […]

Te Vāiaho o te Gagana Tokelau – Tokelau Language Week

Ulu tonu mai! Te Vāiaho o te Gagana Tokelau (Tokelau Language Week) is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Tokelau Language Week is ‘Tokelau, tāofi mau tau aganuku, ko tō […]

Labour Day – Public Holiday

In 2024 Labour Day is on Monday 28 October. First celebrated in 1890, Labour Day is an annual holiday used to commemorate the efforts of workers to make a standard working day 8 hours.   Read more about Labour Day here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/labour-day  https://www.parliament.nz/mi/get-involved/features/labour-day-celebrates-8-hour-working-day/

Diwali – festival of lights

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. It is s celebrated in all parts of New Zealand and the events are held on different dates. The dates for Diwali celebrations in New Zealand are usually the nearest Saturday or Sunday to Diwali day. Diwali, also known as […]

Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik – Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week

The 2024 theme for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is ‘Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna – Preserve, revitalise and promote our language and culture.’ This theme derives from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, ‘Sustainability’. Find out more about Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week  here: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/papua-new-guinea-language-week/  

Solomon Aelan Pijin Langguis Wik – Solomon Islands Pidgin Language week

The 2024 theme for Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week is ‘Protektim langguis an kalsa blong yumi – Protect our language and culture’ This theme will derive from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, ‘Sustainability’. Find out more about Solomon Islands Pidgin Language week here: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/solomon-islands-language-week/