Interview to accompany the LEARNZ field trip visiting some key places in the history of Raukawa and hearing narratives from iwi relating to these important historical locations and the epic journeys of the iwi tūpuna.
Keeping our places and stories alive is integral to our whakapapa and national identity. It also provides a way to understand our history, different generations and our diverse cultures, traditions, and communities. On this virtual field trip we visited Ōtūmoetai Pā, Tauranga’s historic capital. It was the most significantly populated site in the Western Bay of Plenty between 1600–1865. The Pā was considered the ‘main stronghold’ of Tauranga Māori and was never taken by enemies. As it was situat...
The final He Waka Houkura mindset, ‘Seeing the system’, is all about viewing the big picture.
The fifth He Waka Houkura mindset, being open minded, is a mindset grounded in diversity and inclusion. In this podcast, Angela Vermeulen and Tumama Tu’ulua discuss how open mindedness ultimately asks the question of “what type of business do you want to be?".
In this, the fourth of the six He Waka Houkura mindsets, Angela Vermeulen and Tumama Tu’ulua kōrero about thinking critically. Tumama discusses how thinking critically is a vital part of developing an equity lens, recognising barriers, and how the more informed you are the better.
The third He Waka Houkura mindset is all about building trust. Angela Vermeulen and Tumama Tu’ulua discuss what building trust means, what it looks like, and benefits brought about by fostering a safe environment where people can speak up about inequities.
The second instalment of the He Waka Houkura mindset podcasts, Tumama Tu’ulua and Angela Vermeulen kōrero about honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In the first instalment of the He Waka Houkura mindset podcasts, Angela Vermeulen and Tumama Tu’ulua kōrero about identifying power, privilege and bias within both workplaces and the wider world
In this bite-sized podcast, Angela Vermeulen and Tumama Tu’ulua summarise He Waka Houkura | Equity and inclusion suite.
Volcano city virtual field trip Travel to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to discover more about the fiery past of Auckland’s Volcanic Field Ngā Tapuwae-o-Mataoho. There are over 50 volcanoes within the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF). The AVF has been active for around 200,000 years. The most recent and largest volcano is Rangitoto, created around 600 years ago from at least two eruptions. As Māori became established in Aotearoa New Zealand, the maunga were valued as natural places for pā, with their ri...
Te Mako shares a kōrero with a past participant of Tātai Aho Rau te reo Māori programme, as a experience speaker, who had learnt te reo Māori on-and-off Riria chose to take a beginner course to kick start her te reo, giving her the confidence to then progress in to a full immersion programme.
Join Anahera McGregor and Jamie Taylor as they kōrero about what Matariki means to them, and what their plans are to observe the holiday. Jamie and Anahera both share that this Matariki they plan to reflect on the past year, to give thanks for what they have, and look forward with hope for the new year. They also share how connecting with whānau and waking up early to watch Matariki rise are two fulfilling Matariki activities they look forward to. Anahera and Jamie also explore how Matariki also...
In this Matariki podcast, Rochelle Savage and Stanley Sarkies, a Te Tiriti Facilitator at Groundwork, kōrero about how to honour Matariki from a pākeha and tauiwi perspective. This kōrero begins with discussing Stanley’s journey into learning about te reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and te ao Māori, where he acknowledges and explores the role of pākeha and non-Māori in Aotearoa as tiriti partners. Stanley and Rochelle then go on to discuss how to appropriately commemorate Matariki as pākeha, wh...
Replay the field trip web conference with Brad from Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and Hayes from Discovery Marine Limited.
In this podcast, Angela Vermeulen is joined by Dr Hana O’Regan, ONZM, Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Officer of Tātai Aho Rau, and Leighton Evans, Chief Executive Officer of the Rātā Foundation, exploring the topic of equity and discussing their own personal experiences. Drawing on their personal experiences, Hana and Leighton discuss instances of racism, sexism, and other inequities they encountered growing up. They share their visions of a socially just and equitable world and suggest ways we...
Join Fiona Summerfield and Suzi Gould as they kōrero about their journey to becoming good allies as Pākehā in Aotearoa. Fiona and Suzi share their personal experiences of recognizing their pākehā privilege in Aotearoa New Zealand. They discuss moments of realisation, such as understanding how the education system favours pākehā and learning about the discrimination present in basic activities like finding a rental property. They also explore the challenges of recognizing systemic inequities, esp...
Tune in to our latest episode where Tātai Aho Rau kaimahi, product designer Tumama Tu’ulua and learning experience designer Karl Summerfield, explore the creation of the Equity review tool; He Waka Houkura. Inspired by Maya Angelou's words, "Do the best you can until you know better and when you do know better, do better," they explore what equity truly means and how it differs from equality. In this insightful discussion, Tumama shares his design approach for the equity self-review tool, while ...
Kia ora! Celebrate connecting with our seas (Seaweek 2024) by embarking on an immersive journey into Tamatea Dusky Sound with us. On this virtual field trip we will uncover unique ecosystems above and below the water, cultural heritage and conservation efforts. This experience provides educators and ākonga with a wealth of engaging resources, including videos, images and GIS maps to enhance your learning adventure. Objective Our goal is to inspire and educate ākonga across Aotearoa about the imp...
Enjoy this engaging kōrero with Maria Lemalie, Tumuaki | Principal of Te Aratai College and Lena Tuiloma. Maria shares her personal experiences, shaped by her Samoan heritage and family's migration to Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover Maria's unique approach to leadership, influenced by Samoan cultural values, and gain invaluable advice for leaders, both Pacific and non-Pacific. From building growth and inspiring others to the power of allyship, this podcast offers an exploration of leadership, div...
About this trip Kia ora! Join us on an immersive journey to locations around Ōtepoti Dunedin to find out about the population recovery of pakake New Zealand sea lion. Did you know, until 1993, no pups had been born on the mainland for 150 years? Find out about "Mum", the legendary mother sea lion who travelled 600km from the Auckland Islands to found a small but growing population on the mainland. Meet iwi who have stories about pakake that go back generations. Find out how local rūnaka are redi...
Join Jamie Taylor in an insightful kōrero with Julia Wikeepa, CEO of Hā Habit and Hauora educator, as they delve into the essence of hauora | wellbeing, with a special focus on harnessing the power of hā | breath for mindfulness. Discover Julia's personal journey from struggles with low mood, anxiety, to finding solace and growth through mindfulness practices. Hear how her experiences, including her son's mental health challenges, inspired her to embark on a path of self-discovery and eventually...
Join Karl Summerfield and guest Lex Davis, Deputy Principal at Ormiston Senior College, as they explore the world of teaching in Aotearoa. Lex shares insights on the power of authenticity in the workplace, explaining how being your true self as a tumuaki or kaiako can lead to meaningful connections, even if it means embracing vulnerability. Discover how authenticity paves a way for success as a kaiako and gain valuable perspectives on the rewards of genuine self-expression.
In this episode, Maraea and Janelle discuss the impact of language, culture, and identity on Māori athletes' success from grassroots to international success. They unpack the power of connecting tamariki with their cultural heritage through reo Māori, leading to enhanced academic achievements. Janelle shouts the praises of the next generation, together shaping a future workforce that aligns with the principles of te ao Māori.
Enjoy this insightful podcast with Kathe Tawhiwhirangi and Derek Wenmoth, the visionary founder of FutureMakers and principal consultant at Tātai Aho Rau Core Education. In this podcast, Derek and Kathe unpack the shift towards prioritising learners in educational practices, celebrating the uniqueness of every ākonga. Discover Derek's perspective on education as a fundamental right for all and its relevance in today's dynamic educational landscape.
Join Dr. Hana O'Regan and Leah Te Whata in our podcast as they kōrero on how to live out the Treaty of Waitangi in your day-to-day life. Enjoy our te reo Māori kōrero.
Join Dr. Hana O'Regan and Leah Te Whata in our podcast as they give practical advice on live out the Treaty of Waitangi in your day-to-day life. Discover the significance of this practice and gain invaluable insights through their three-step approach: - Develop a mindset. - Design an equitable plan. - Take action. Tune in for practical and inspirational guidance on how to make Te Tiriti o Waitangi a part of your daily life.
Kipa Munro from Ngāti Rehia answers questions from schools in Te Reo Māori.
Kipa Munro from Ngāti Rehia answers questions from schools in Te Reo Māori.
The following questions are answered by archaeologist Andrew Blanshard in this LEARNZ web conference about archaeology and heritage conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. 1. How did archaeologists know where to start looking for the pieces of history in the first place? 2. What kind of tools do archaeologist use? What is the purpose of the red and white ruler in the picture? 3. When did the archaeologists find moa bones? 4. How did they carve the obsidian rock & shells? 5. What were the ‘oral...
The following questions from schools are answered by museum curator Kate Martin about first contact between Captain Cook and Māori in Te Pēwhairangi Bay of Islands: 1. How long did the Endeavour stay in the Bay of Islands? 2. Why did the Crew of the Endeavour shoot at the locals? How did they feel about that? 3. Did Captain Cook gain trust of the locals? How did he do that? 4. Were there things given from Māori and if so, what has happened to these? 5. Were guns traded and what happened to those...
