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Matavai
Matavai

In this issue#

  • “We’re Tava’e” the Bilingual Heart of Naenae Primary School
  • Lilly’s Path to Empower Pacific Learners
  • Celebrating Pasifika Excellence at the NZQA Top Scholar Awards!
  • Young, Free and Pacific
  • Education Updates and Tips for Parents and Families
  • Upcoming Pacific Events
  • 2025 Term dates and school holidays
  • Keeping up with Matavai!

Read the full issue of Matavai 13 June 2025

What is Matavai#

Matavai is the Ministry’s dedicated newsletter for Pacific families, educators and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This newsletter will provide monthly updates on key education priorities, regional events, success stories and opportunities for training and scholarships.

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Publishing dates 

Issue 4 

Friday 18 July 

Issue 5 

Friday 8 August 

Issue 6 

Friday 12 September 

Issue 7 

Friday 10 October 

 Issue 8 

Friday 14 November 

 Issue 9 

(final issue for 2025) 

Friday 12 December 

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