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Te Taiao Wānanga at Te Aroha Pā Marae
On the 13 May 2026 over 200 rangatahi from across the Kaipara region came together at Te Aroha Pā Marae for a powerful, iwi-led Te Taiao Wānanga, connecting with learning, culture, and action for the environment. Hosted by Ngāti Rongo, the wānanga welcomed ākonga and kaiako from six kura.
“We have bats in Kawakawa Bay” Learning about pekapeka-tou-roa at Kawakawa Bay Kindergarten
What began as a simple discovery quickly grew into a rich learning journey at Kawakawa Bay Kindergarten, sparking curiosity, wonder, and a deeper connection with the natural world on their doorstep. As tamariki learned that pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bats), one of Aotearoa’s only native land mammals, live within their local area, questions emerged..
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Celebrating Nicky Elmore – a legacy of inspiring change
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Papatoetoe Intermediate Students Power Up for Climate Action
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