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 […]

Term 4

Term 4 is from Monday 14 October to no later than Friday 20 December. There is one public holiday during Term 4 – Labour Day (Monday 28 October).  

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/

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition – Get involved!

Learn about Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow, a national competition for Year 7-13 students in Aotearoa New Zealand. This challenge empowers students to address social, environmental, or economic issues using STEAM and design thinking. Aligned with NZC and TMoA, the competition promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving while engaging students with real-world challenges. Perfect for technology and […]

Waitangi Day 2025

6 February 2024 Every year on 6 February, Aotearoa New Zealand marks the signing of The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The day was first officially commemorated in 1934, and it has been a public holiday since 1974. Find out more TKI Event Resources New Zealand History Online – Treaty of Waitangi Radio New Zealand […]

Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana 2025

1 – 9 March 2025 Seaweek is an annual national week about the sea. Seaweek is a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics, and inhabitants better. You can get involved in a range of activities, opportunities, competitions, and action to enable your students and wider community to […]

International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day 8 March 2025 International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Find out more UN International Women’s Day International Women’s Day Organisation IWD […]

TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Social Media Algorithms and Rangatahi Experiences

How are social media algorithms shaping the online experiences of rangatahi? This webinar explores young people’s views about the influence of algorithms on the content they encounter.   Kate will share insights from recent research by the Classification Office on body image, misinformation, and extremely harmful content. The research highlights young people’s experiences and what they […]