Talanoa Ako Series-Back to School 2026 Week 2

Talanoa Ako Series-Back to School 2026 Week 2

Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations Kick off the new school year with reflection, fresh starts, and meaningful goal-setting activities for you and your child. In this episode, we explore how parents and caregivers can play an active role in keeping young people engaged, motivated, and on track at school.We guide you through practical prompts to help shape your child’s journey: My child’s goals are… As parents, we will support by… We will celebrate success by… The key people who can help my child are… Discover how to set clear aspirations and celebrate achievements together as a family. Get started today by downloading the Talanoa Ako digital app from the Google Play Store, and begin exploring goal-setting features and tips with your child. Sessions delivered in 7 Pacific languages – Cook Island Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan as well as in English

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February 12, 2026 22 mins

Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations


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


As the New Year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals ...

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Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations

Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with one of the educators who knows our rangatahi well. Meli Kaveinga Birdwood School, Auckland.

As the New Year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how to talk about them at home, and p...

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi well. Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland & Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.

As the New Year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how to talk ...

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

 We’re starting Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi:

 Pauai Afele from Manurewa High and Malo Sepuloni from Mangere East School, both in Auckland

As the New Year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, ...

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.


We’re back for Week 2 of the Talanoa Ako series with two educators who know our rangatahi: Alisi Tatafu, Mangere College, Auckland & Alapasita Lavaka, Otahuhu School, Auckland.


As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and ...

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

We’re back for Week 2 of the Talanoa Ako series, featuring two educators who know our rangatahi: Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland).

As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children.

In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter...

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

 We’re back for Week 2 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Teokotai Tarai from Tokoroa High School and Josephine Ivirangi from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate.

As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter,...

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations

We’re back for Week 2 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Karl Vasau from Rowandale School, Auckland, and Oliana Eniata from St Paul’s College, Auckland.

As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how...

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