EducationEducators decry funding cut to Pasifika Literacy ProgrammeEducators from Pacific bilingual units are disappointed by the decision to end funding for the Pasifika Early Literacy Project (PELP) a year early.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 18 Nov
EducationAuckland University has a new strategic direction for PasifikaPro Vice-Chancellor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau says the work in creating the university's first Pacific Strategy in 141 years is in its early stages of development.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Nov
EducationPacific student absenteeism worsen - LabourCarmel Sepuloni says there is a need to address underlying issues like housing and poverty amid stricter truancy measures and new education initiatives.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 05 Nov
Education'A lot of pressure on young people'New data shows that more than 80,000 children were chronically absent in term two this year, with Pacific and Māori students showing higher rates than their classmates.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 30 Oct
Education • NiueNewly launched children’s book celebrates Niue’s diaspora The ‘Niue’ book is a collection of writing and illustrations by children from 40 different countries. Matt ManukuoWed, 16 Oct
Education‘The way we teach is important to Pasifika students’Papatoetoe High School Principal Vaughan Couillauhelt says newly announced support for those failing NCEA should be aimed at helping Pacific students who struggle with exams. Sariah MagaoaFri, 04 Oct
EducationLabour backs govt's NCEA support packageFollowing Education Minister Erica Standford's pledge that help is on the way for struggling NCEA students, Labour MP Jan Tinetti says she's all for it if cultural competency is the goal.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 03 Oct
EducationCharter schools: Win for NZ education or a harmful system?An education advocate and PPTA member weighs in on the return of charter schools.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 27 Sep
EducationYoung Pacific poets set to make their voices heard The students will compete in the WORD-The Front Line Grand Slam Championships in Auckland this weekend.Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 19 Sep
Education‘We helped build this fale’: College students learn trades in $1 houseHigh school students are learning on the job retrofitting an ex-Kāinga Ora house, gaining NCEA credits and pathways for future work.Khalia StrongWed, 18 Sep
