Talanoa Ako Series-Back to School 2026 Week 3
Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series 2026 – Week 3 What You Need to Know About the New Curriculum. In Week 3 of our Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series 2026, we break down the latest updates to the national curriculum and what they mean for our tamariki and families. This year marks an important step forward. The refreshed, knowledge-rich curriculum clearly outlines what students should know and be able to do at each year level — making learning expectations easier to understand for teachers, students, and parents alike. The goal is simple: clearer pathways, stronger foundations, and better outcomes for every learner. From the beginning of the 2026 school year, all state and state-integrated schools will teach English, Te Reo Rangatira, Mathematics and Statistics, and Pāngarau across Years 0–10. We unpack what this looks like in the classroom and why it matters. We also talk about changes to parent reporting, including the introduction of Progress Markers and Progress Descriptors, and how assessment tools are aligning with the new curriculum. Plus, with NCEA under review, we discuss what’s changing at Level 1 and how schools are supporting students through the transition. To ensure our Pacific communities stay informed and connected, information is available in 7 Pacific languages — Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan — as well as English.
Episodes
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 Silverstream, Wellington.
(What parents need to know)Schools are making big changes to help everyone—teachers, students, and parents—understand learning better.
Starting in 2026, a...
Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum
Kicking off Week 3 of Talanoa Ako with one of the educators who knows our rangatahi well. Meli Kaveinga Birdwood School, Auckland.
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 thes...
We’re starting Week 3 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.
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, Maths & Statistics, and Pāngarau.
Wit...
Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum
Kicking off Week 3 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi well. Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland & Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.
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 ...
Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum
We’re back for Week 3 of the Talanoa Ako series with two educators who know our rangatahi: Alisi Tatafu, Mangere College, Auckland & Alapasita Lavaka, Otahuhu School, Auckland.
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...
Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum
We’re back for Week 3 of the Talanoa Ako series, featuring two educators who know our rangatahi: Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland)
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...
Talanoa Ako – Week 3: The New Curriculum
We’re back for Week 3 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Teokotai Tarai from Tokoroa High School and Josephine Ivirangi from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate.
(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 guide...
We’re back for Week 3 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teacher Karl Vasau from Rowandale School, Auckland, and Oliana Eniata from St Paul’s College, Auckland.
The New Curriculum (What parents need to know)
Schools are making learning clearer for teachers, students, and parents.
Starting in 2026, all schools will begin using new guides for ...
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