Ako Aotearoa is partnering with the Ministry of Education in Te Tai Tokerau, and local communities across Northland, to provide a truly interactive opportunity to share information, ideas and updates, that builds the capability of Pacific communities and learners.

Le Niu speaks to the strength, sustainability, cultural context, and resource of the coconut tree and therefore encompasses the spirit in which the talanoa kōrero will take place.

Topics for discussion will be led by the attendees but are likely to include how we can support:

Pacific learners and families to be free from racism and discrimination in education
Pacific learners and their families to feel accepted and included
Pacific learners’ cultures, faith and beliefs are valued in education
Pacific families to feel confident supporting their children in education
removing financial barriers to accessing education for Pacific families
building the Pacific workforce so it is grown, valued and supported.

There is no charge to attend. Refreshments and lunch are provided. Numbers are limited due to space requirements.

Enquiries to Pale Sauni, Pacific Priorities and Cultural Leader at pale.sauni@ako.ac.nz.

Ako Aotearoa is grateful for the support of the Ministry of Education for the delivery of these fono.